February 8, 2013 Afghan National Institute of Music tour completes 1st stop in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON – The Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) has made history with the start of its first U.S. tour. Since arriving in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, members of the Afghan Youth Orchestra and other smaller ensembles have performed an astounding six times culminating in a historic performance at the Kennedy Center on Thursday evening. The free Millennium Stage … [Read more...]
President Karzai and President Obama Speak on Telephone
November 14, 2012 by
November 14, 2012 President Karzai and President Obama Speak on Telephone KABUL, Afghanistan - President Hamid Karzai and President Barack Obama held a telephone conversation this evening, Afghanistan time. President Obama telephoned President Karzai to thank him for his congratulatory message and wishes on his re-election. President Karzai, who has just returned from official trips to Indonesia and India, reiterated his congratulations to President Obama on his victory and wished him … [Read more...]
Afghanistan: PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Program 2012
July 31, 2012 by
The Embassy of Afghanistan shows support for female Afghan graduates of the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS leadership development program WASHINGTON, DC—Ambassador Hakimi and Mrs. Hakimi welcomed eight Afghan women participating in the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Program and their program coordinators to the Embassy for a congratulatory dinner on Monday, July 23 and then attended their program presentation and graduation on Tuesday at the International Women’s Economic Summit. … [Read more...]
Embassy Hosts Reception in Honor of Mrs. Laura Bush
June 11, 2011 by
Embassy Hosts Reception in Honor of Mrs. Laura Bush H.E. Ambassador Hakimi and Mrs. Hakimi hosted a reception welcoming First Lady; Mrs. Laura Bush, members and supporters of US-Afghan Women’s Council to the Embassy on Thursday, June 9. Ambassador Hakimi gave a warm welcome to those in attendance and thanked Mrs. Laura Bush for all her efforts and contributions toward advocating women’s rights in Afghanistan, calling her a “friend” to the Afghan women. Ambassador Hakimi recognized … [Read more...]
Afghanistan Embassy ~ Art Exhibition In Small Things Remembered: The Early Years of U.S.-Afghan Relations
April 24, 2011 by
Afghanistan’s Ambassador Tours Opened Exhibition on Afghan-U.S. Relations WASHINGTON D.C. – April 22 – Afghanistan’s Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Eklil Hakimi, visited Meridian International Center on Friday to view the new art exhibition In Small Things Remembered: The Early Years of U.S.-Afghan Relations. Hosted in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, the show features 81 reproductions of archival photographs and documents that recount the rich, … [Read more...]
Embassy of Afghanistan: Khojesta Fana Ebrahimkhel, New Years Wishes.
December 22, 2010 by
The Embassy of Afghanistan – Mrs. Khojesta Ebrahimkhel thanks US Veterans.
November 11, 2010 by
November 11, 2010 Chargé d’Affaires of Afghanistan to the United States Mrs. Khojesta Ebrahimkhel Thanks American Soldiers on Veterans Day Today, I, along with the citizens of Afghanistan, would like to extend my sincerest thank you to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces for their service and bravery, especially those who have fought alongside the soldiers of the Afghan Army. To … [Read more...]
