Afghan President Hamid Karzai received credentials of the new US Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, the Afghan presidential administration released.
On May 12, Afghan Foreign Minister Rangin Dadfar and chief of protocol Hamid Sadig attended the official ceremony. After presenting certificates, the sides discussed issues of mutual interests.
New Ambassador - an American General was commander of NATO coalition forces. Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan William Wood has served in his post for two years.