Latest Afghanistan News

Germany and the international community are helping Afghanistan to become a stable country whose people can live in safety and determine their own future.

Afghanistan: Much Expected of President Karzai

Nov 20, 2009 | Federal Foreign Office
Westerwelle and Karzai

Foreign Minister Westerwelle attended the celebrations in Kabul to mark the inauguration of the re-elected President Karzai. Westerwelle made it clear in Kabul that Karzai’s second term of office would bring major challenges and that expectations were high.

Chancellor Merkel Welcomes Runoff in Afghanistan

Oct 20, 2009 | Germany.info
Afghan Elections

Chancellor Merkel welcomes the statement by Afghan President Hamid Karzai that he will take part in a second vote in accordance with the Afghan constitution. This will represent a significant contribution to the legitimacy of the democratic election process in Afghanistan.

Ambassador Klaus Scharioth Calls for Fresh Start in Afghanistan

Sep 24, 2009 | Germany.info
Ambassador Klaus Scharioth, © German Embassy, Washington DC

"We believe this is the time for a fresh start: to come together with the new Afghan leadership to agree on the way forward, to agree on a binding road map in the main areas of security, reconstruction, reconciliation, good governance, and the fight against corruption,"  Ambassador Scharioth said in a recent speech to the US Army Command and General Staff College on the German strategic concept for comprehensive security in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Steinmeier Demands Investigation of Fraud Allegations

Sep 21, 2009 | Federal Foreign Office
Announcement of Preliminary Results

Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier is calling for a careful examination of reports of massive fraud during the presidential elections in Afghanistan.

Overview of Germany's Contributions in Afghanistan

Sep 17, 2009 | Germany.info
ISAF soldiers and children in Afghanistan

More than 30,000 Germans have lent their help in Afghanistan in recent years. Here is more information on ongoing projects, plus facts and figures on how Germany is helping. 

Afghanistan

Map of Afghanistan, (c) Creative Commons

Radio Goethe on Afghanistan

Radio Goethe Report on Afghanistan Audio File

Arndt Peltner, producer and host of Radio Goethe Magazine, reports on his recent trip to Afghanistan in this half-hour broadcast. Radio Goethe is broadcast on several radio stations in the US and is also available online.

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Afghanistan and Central Asia

Children in Afghanistan

Germany and the international community are helping Afghanistan to become a stable country whose people can live in safety and determine their own future. Europe is increasingly recognizing the strategic importance of Central Asia.