This is a week when all who care about Afghanistan are mourning the killing of former President Rabbani. But we have to think about the short-, medium- and long term all at the same time. And today we need to be clear-eyed and focused on a challenge that …
ASSISTANT SECRETARY BROWNFIELD (MODERATOR): Ladies and gentlemen, good morning and welcome to the presentation ceremony of the new leadership of the Public-Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan. I am your master of ceremonies. I am, as well …
The United States is concerned about ongoing events in Male. We urge all sides to remain calm, reject the use of violence, and avoid rhetoric that could increase tensions. Former President Nasheed must be accorded due process under the law regarding his …
Thank you for participating in today’s conference on post-harvest losses. In particular, I would like to thank many of you here today. Your work to reduce post-harvest losses and support food security and sustainability throughout the globe is critical. …
ETV: What would be the fate of Afghanistan post 2014 as the U.S. troops withdraw from the war-torn country? We have with us the Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake, who is in New Delhi to attend a trilateral meeting on Afghanistan. First of all, I …
IBN-7: Mr. Blake, you are here for the second India-Afghanistan trilateral talks with the Americans. How crucial are the talks with the Taliban to this entire process of stabilization in Afghanistan? Assistant Secretary Blake: Of course they’re one piece …
CNN-IBN: Robert Blake is the U.S.’ point man for South Asia, and he joins us now to talk about all the events right now. Mr. Blake, you come to India at a time of many events, but in particular I’d like to start with the Maldives and with the situation …
Assistant Secretary Blake: Well good evening everyone. I’ve just concluded a very productive meeting with his Excellency President Rahmon. I had the opportunity to thank President Rahmon for his very strong support of stabilization efforts in Afghanistan …
Ambassador Elliott: I’m Susan Elliott, the U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan and I have the great pleasure to introduce Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Ambassador Robert Blake. We’ve had a lot of good meetings …
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 15, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} On the margins of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Heads of State Summit in Mecca, …
Press Availability Robert O. Blake, Jr. Assistant Secretary , Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Almaty, Kazakhstan August 15, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} A/S Blake: I am in …
Special Briefing Senior Department Official Senior Official Okura Hotel Tokyo, Japan July 8, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} MODERATOR: All right. We are in Tokyo at the conclusion of the …
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 8, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Building on the decisions made in Bonn and Chicago, as well as the U.S.-Afghanistan Strategic …
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 8, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Capitalizing on the opportunity afforded by the Tokyo Conference – which represents the …
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Prince Park Tower Hotel Tokyo, Japan July 8, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Thank you, Foreign Minister Gemba. We also thank Prime …
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Prince Park Tower Hotel Tokyo, Japan July 8, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Let me welcome this wonderful group of men and women from …
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State U.S. Embassy Atrium Kabul, Afghanistan July 7, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Well, thank you all. And it is great to see you early in the …
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Presidential Palace Kabul, Afghanistan July 7, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} SECRETARY CLINTON: (In progress) – much, Mr. President. It’s …
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 7, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} On May 2, 2012, President Obama and President Karzai signed the Enduring Strategic Partnership …
Op-Ed Ryan C. Crocker Ambassador to Afghanistan The Washington Post July 6, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} I do two things each week at our management meeting: Read aloud the names of …
