Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Canberra - Commonwealth Australia
THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
Canberra - Commonwealth of Australia

President Ghani met Australian Defense Minister in Kabul
Afghan President Mohammed Ashraf Ghani met with Mrs. Maris Pine, Minister of Defense of Australia on 16 February 2018 in Kabul.
During the meeting, which was attended by Undersecretary General Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, Cheif of Army, both sides discussed the expansion of cooperation between the two countries, the fight against terrorism and the training of Afghan security and defense forces.
Mrs. Payne expressed her condolescence for the recent terrorist attacks to the Afghan people.
Mrs. Payne said that Australia is ready to work with Afghan government in the field of higher education, especially in the military sector.
The Australian Defense Minister noted that we support the position and strategy of the Afghan government in the areas of peace and the fight against terrorism and the expansion of regional cooperation. “Our cooperation with the government and the people of Afghanistan continues”, she said.
President Ghani thanked Australia’s cooperation in civilian and military affairs of Afghanistan.
About Embassy
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Canberra operates autonomously and independently from the Taliban’s control or influence after 15 August 2021.
Consular Affairs
Contact Details
4 Beale Crescent
Deakin West ACT 2600
Postal Address:
PO Box 9553
Australia Post - LPO Deakin
4 Duff Place, Deakin ACT 2600
Telephone:
+61 2 6282 7377


