New US Ambassador reaffirms support to Afghanistan

AVA- “I’m John Bass.  I’m honored to be the new U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan.  I’ve had the privilege of serving my country as a diplomat for nearly three decades, I feel lucky to be representing the United States in this beautiful country,” Ambassador Bass said in a statement.

He said “I look forward to working with everyone in this society, inside and outside government, to build a peaceful, secure, and prosperous future for all Afghans.  So you may live and raise your families, in peace and dignity.”

The US Ambassador further added that “Our work is often challenging, and when we face it together, we succeed.  I am committed to strengthening our strategic partnership to improve peace and security, increasing trade and economic development, and fighting corruption and narcotics trafficking.  I’m also committed to supporting Afghan efforts to promote education, gender equality, human rights, and the rule of law.”

“My wife Holly and I thank you for the warm welcome we already received. We are looking forward to experiencing Afghanistan’s famed hospitality and the incredible diversity and depth of Afghan culture,.” he said.

The new US Ambassador to Afghanistan starts his new mission months after the Trump administration announced its new strategy for South Asia.

Washington has committed full support to the Afghan government and the national defense and security forces in a bid to root out terrorism from Afghanistan and the region.