WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): Richard Olson has been appointed as America’s new special representative for Afghanistan, the State Department announced on Thursday
Currently serving as US ambassador to Pakistan, Olson succeeds Dan Feldman, who concluded his tenure on September 18. He will assume his responsibilities on November 17.
“As were his predecessors, Olson will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs that support US national security interests in promoting stability and increasing prosperity in Afghanistan and Pakistan,” State Department spokesman . . .
