Washington: A new US special representative for Afghanistan, Tom West, has started his first trip to Europe and Asia to discuss issues about Afghanistan with international partners.
“I will travel to Europe and Asia starting today to discuss the road ahead in Afghanistan with allies and partners.
The international community must act together to be effective,” US special representatives tweeted on Sunday (local time).
“It is an honor to assume the role of US special representatives for Afghanistan.
I hope to advance the interests of American vital and support the Afghans,” he said in other tweets.
Before his trip to Europe and Asia, West met with US Secretary Antony Blinken.
“It’s good to sit with a special representative for Afghanistan Tom West @ US4Fghanpeace in front of his trip to discuss Afghanistan with international stakeholders.
The first stop on his journey will become Brussels, where he will consult with allies and partners,” Blinken said in a tweet) .
Last month, Tom West was named a special representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Afghanistan.
In the previous role in the government, he served as a special adviser for the Vice President for South Asia and Director for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the 2012-2015 National Security Council.
From 2011-2012, Tom was the Senior Department of State Diplomat in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, where he was embedded with US military colleagues and managing the provincial reconstruction team civil staff.