Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a surprise visit to Afghanistan this week.
He flew into Kabul and met with Resolute Support Commander Army Gen. John Nicholson, as well as U.S. troops stationed there. U.S. officials continue to make surprise, unannounced visits to Afghanistan given the security situation in the country.
Had the opportunity to meet with @ResoluteSupport Commander GEN Nicholson to thank him for his leadership and commitment to a stable and secure #Afghanistan alongside our @NATO and Afghan partners. pic.twitter.com/aDs1P1GNSl
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) July 10, 2018
Roughly 17 years after the U.S. military began fighting in Afghanistan, Pompeo visited to see what progress has been made, especially since President Donald Trump announced a new strategy for fighting there.
Honored to spend time with @USFOR_A troops in Kabul, and to express my deep appreciation for their extraordinary service and sacrifice alongside our @ResoluteSupport and Afghan partners in support of the mission in #Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/vRsOns5a2q
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) July 10, 2018
Here are some photos of Pompeo’s visit with U.S. troops:
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visits troops in Kabul, Afghanistan on July 9, 2018. (U.S. State Department)
Here is Pompeo holding a “Make America Great Again” tab:
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visits troops in Kabul, Afghanistan on July 9, 2018. (U.S. State Department)
Pompeo addressing troops in Kabul:
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visits troops in Kabul, Afghanistan on July 9, 2018. (U.S. State Department)
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visits troops in Kabul, Afghanistan on July 9, 2018. (U.S. State Department)
“Our South Asia strategy sends a clear message to Afghanistan’s people and its security services that we will support them as they fight to defend their country and people. It sends a clear message to the Taliban that they cannot wait us out,” Pompeo tweeted early Tuesday morning.
“We support the Government of Afghanistan and its security forces as they work to ensure safe, credible, and transparent elections this fall that reflect the will of the Afghan people,” he said.
We support the Government of #Afghanistan and its security forces as they work to ensure safe, credible, and transparent elections this fall that reflect the will of the Afghan people.
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) July 10, 2018
