A high level British security delegation led by defense secretary Gavin Williamson arrived on a surprise visit in Kabul yesterday and met with the newly appointed national security advisor Dr. Hamdullah Mohib. “A complete peace can be sensed…
KABUL, a statement said. The statement from the President’s media office said Ghani and Johnson discussed the ceasefire, the peace process, the fight against terrorism, regional cooperation, and Afghanistan's capacity and role in Asian economic development, especially in South and…
KABUL. Those working for the British troops took on bigger risks than soldiers but they were still denied settle in the United Kingdom, the CEO complained in an interview with The Sunday Express. More than 7,000 Afghans had been part…
KABUL. In London, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said Britain played an important role and keep its contribution to the mission under constant review. “The support the UK provides Afghanistan on security, development and governance is crucial to…
KABUL, citing the continued funding for Afghan national security forces and the recent uplift of UK troops to around 650. Gavin Williamson, in a meeting with Minister of Defence Bahrami, said the security, development and governance of Afghanistan remained crucial…
KABUL. Lord Richards said in an interview Britain should back the recent troop surge ordered by President Donald Trump to defeat the Taliban. "I think it's time to just remember that the Afghan people have fought a war on our…
KABUL of including in its defence budget the requirements of Afghan security forces, an official said on Saturday. It was reassured that The UK was committed to increasing Afghan National and Defence Forces (ANDSF) capacity, leadership, scholarships and other necessities…
KABUL Gareth Bailey has assured his country’s continued assistance with Afghanistan in various fields, a statement said Thursday. The statement from the Presidential Palace to Pajhwok Afghan News said Gareth Bailey called on President Ashraf Ghani at his office and…
The United Kingdom (UK) in collaboration with the Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) have launched local services delivery project in Kabul, a statement from the UK embassy said on Thursday.
KABUL to about 600 personnel, reports the Forces Network. The additional British military personnel would join NATO’s Resolute Support Mission training and mentoring Afghan forces. Britain has repeatedly been urged by NATO and the United States to send more troops…
An Afghan asylum seeker, who claims to be a torture survivor, has been allowed at the last minute to stay in the United Kingdom. The 39-year-old from Laghman province, who has lived in Britain for nearly 11 years,…
The looming deportation of an Afghan who worked as an interpreter for the British Army for two years is to be challenged in the United Kingdom high court, a newspaper reported on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Royal Courts…
KABUL in overcoming the legacy of over 40 years of conflict. “We work in close partnership with the government, and will continue to provide military, political and developmental assistance as this amazing country moves ever closer to becoming a more…
The Chevening Secretariat has announced accepting applications for UK government scholarships for studies in Britain in 2018/2019, a statement from the British embassy said on Sunday. The statement said applications for Chevening Scholarships were open between 7 August…
The newly-appointed British ambassador to Kabul on Wednesday reiterated his country’s commitment to supporting the “Afghan-led and Afghan-owned” peace parleys. The new British envoy, Nicholas Kay, was received at his office by Afghan deputy foreign minister Hekmat Khalil…
Britain announced sending 100 more troops to help train and mentor Afghan security forces, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said on Thursday.
KABUL’s strong and unwavering determination to forge its path for peace, with the firm support of the region and international partners. “We are appalled by the terrible attacks. But today we have seen the determination and resilience of a nation…
KABUL and agreed on continuous efforts towards achieving those goals. Advisor to Pakistan prime minister on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz received British ambassador to Afghanistan Dominic Jermey in Islamabad, a statement from the Pakistani Embassy in Kabul said. Ambassador Jermey…
The United States, the UK and Pakistan on Sunday condoled the death of Afghanistan (HPC) chairman Pir Syed Ahmad Gilani. Pakistan’s Foreign Office in a statement said: “We are deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Pir Syed Ahmed Gilani, Chairman of the HPC of Afghanistan.” It…
KABUL (UNAMA) have encouraged and welcomed peace agreement between Afghan government and Hizb-i-Islami Afghanistan, led by Gulbadin Hikmatyar, statements from the diplomatic missions said on Thursday. “We welcome today’s accord negotiated and concluded by the Government of Afghanistan and Hizb-e…
KABUL to promote Afghan women’s rights. On the occasion, British Ambassador to Afghanistan Dominic Jeremy said the women of Afghanistan had suffered terribly during years of conflict. “The contribution they are now making to society would have been unthinkable when…
KABUL Simon Gass, reiterating the UK’s support for an Afghan-led peace process, welcomed the progress made in the quadrilateral talks and stressed the importance of maintaining momentum. A statement from the British Embassy in Kabul said the UK Foreign Office’s…
KABUL (MoE) to support girls’ education in rural areas, the British ambassador in Kabul said on Thursday. Karen Pierce, who signed an agreement with the MoE, said the UK government was working together with the MoE to achieve progress in…
KABUL unity government’s reform programme. Hammond was talking to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah during a meeting on the sidelines of the 70the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, a statement from the CEO office said on…
