Hamed Wardak has been working hard to try to build good relations between Afghanistan and America. And once these relations have been developed, Wardak looks for ways to maintain the optimistic fervor between the two countries. Clearly the man would be delighted to learn of other individuals or corporations working for the same goal. And [...]
There was a reception to launch the Meridian International Center’s photo exhibition, “In Small Things Remembered: The Early Years of U.S.-Afghan Relations,” depicting early Afghan-American relations. Guests included: “Counselors Hakim Atarud and Khojesta Fana Ebrahimkhel from the Embassy of Afghanistan; former Afghan Deputy Minister of Culture, Faiz Khairzada, who organized the performances in Afghanistan of [...]
Last year, Afghan-American Hamed Wardak sponsored the Nooristan Foundation’s annual gala. The event supports rural development in Afghanistan. This video presents a number of guests and speakers who took part in the event.
Last month, the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC), with founding vice-president Hamed Wardak, held its sixth U.S.-Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference in Washington, DC. Over 375 businessmen and women were present, as well as representatives from financial organizations and government officials. The conference aimed to identify business opportunities in Afghanistan for United States companies, as well [...]
Soldiers who will be heading out to Afghanistan are receiving important training at the University of Montana. This is not military training, but rather is part of a pilot program aimed at helping the military service members communicate more effectively with their Afghani counterparts. As part of the program, the soldiers are learning Pashto and [...]
Listen to a recent interview of Hamed Wardak, son of the Defense Minister of Afghanistan, with the BBC. They discussed the goals of the United States presence in Afghanistan and the importance of that presence not only to the people of Afghanistan but also to the free world. BBC Interview with Hamed Wardak: Click Here
Earlier this month, the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce, with founding vice-president Hamed Wardak, launched its 6th Annual US-Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference of 2010 in Washington D.C. Afghani and American officials participated in the event, aiming to acquire information regarding business and investment opportunities in Afghanistan. The participants met with representatives of Afghani industries which work [...]
The United States has recently announced its plans for a five million dollar expansion of its embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, as well as the building of two new consulates. The Washington embassy in Kabul is already the largest in the world, with almost 1,200 employees working there already. US ambassador Karl Eikenberry stated that the expansion [...]
AACC, the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce, works with governments, trade groups and many other business organizations to strengthen business development in Afghanistan, and to strengthen business ties between Afghanistan and the United States. Founded by vice-president Hamed Wardak and many others in 2002, AACC has since helped with the development of many other important organizations. [...]
Since a school in Parmakhan underwent severe damage in 2007, the school has not been functioning. But just recently, a ceremony was held to mark its re-opening following renovations at a cost of $120,000. Much work was involved in this project and other improvements (like a well and water pump) were also added. As well, [...]
