Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 12:52
If the security transition goes badly, it may not make much difference who governs Afghanistan next year, but the reverse is also true, if this political transition does not take place successfully, nothing achieved in the security sphere is likely to endure.
Friday, December 13, 2013 - 06:00
Ambassador Umarov, distinguished guests, thank you for the opportunity to speak briefly about why the U.S.-Kazakhstan relationship matters and how we see that relationship growing in the future. But first, let me thank the Kazakhstani Embassy and the Turkic American Alliance for hosting this event, as well as all the other sponsors who have helped provide a forum to discuss this important topic.
Friday, November 22, 2013 - 10:39
Two billion people – that’s what she’s going to be engaged with. They create $2 trillion in economic output every single year. And we are invested in that region’s prosperity for the long haul and in naming Nisha Biswal as the Assistant Secretary today, we show the strength of that commitment.
Friday, November 8, 2013 - 11:16
While the elections were peaceful, restrictive candidate-registration requirements resulted in a lack of pluralism and genuine choice. Family, proxy, and multiple voting were also prevalent. These are areas that have been identified for improvement in previous elections, and we call on the Tajik government to immediately address these serious shortcomings.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 08:31
To be sure, 2014 is a turning point for Afghanistan. With simultaneous security, political, and economic transitions, the decisions Afghans will make will either consolidate the gains of the past decade or undermine them.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 09:29
CAREC’s focus on integrated transport and trade this year is well timed and will undoubtedly support increased cooperation in other important areas such as regional energy sector development and connectivity.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 09:36
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Tajikistan as you celebrate the 22nd anniversary of your independence this September 9.
Monday, July 1, 2013 - 14:16
As a supporting nation, the United States has taken steps to support the six confidence building measures (CBM) endorsed by the “Heart of Asia” group at the Kabul ministerial in June 2012.