Compare And Contrast Afghanistan And American Relationship

On March 5, 1943 America and Afghanistan completed their first diplomatic link. Abdul Hussain Khan Aziz served as the first Afghan Minster to Washington. This was the beginning of a relationship that both sides viewed as useful for one another. Though Afghanistan was a new territory to America, the United States felt it could bring great contributions while the Afghans could use the help of America. Both countries will benefit from trade, but the America will benefit more as it starts to impose its policies. On May 20, 1943 the first Minister to Washington of Afghanistan made his first call to Secretary Hull. They made arrangements for a presentation of his letters of credence to President Roosevelt. On June 4, 1941 Minister Aziz gave his presentation to President Roosevelt. Roosevelt welcomed Aziz and said, “The beginning of an ear of understanding and friendship between our peoples which should contribute much to the well-being of both nations.” Roosevelt went on to express his respect and impression of the Afghans for their courage and love of freedom. Afghanistan as its Past ruler Amir Abdul Rahman said, “Afghanistan is a victim at which a lion on one side and a terrible bear from the other side are staring and ready to swallow at the first opportunity afforded to them.” The geographic location of Afghanistan was a …show more content…
The Afghan/American relationship began in the 1930’s and has since affected foreign policy. Afghanistan is an important location geographically and for that reason has been targeted by super powers. America decided to get in the mix in a time when the Afghans needed them, a time when America began to make its mark on the Middle East and a relationship with Afghanistan helped their polices. For the time being, America and Afghanistan are still embracing their new relationship with visits and