On June 18th, Ambassador Eikenberry joined Governor Sarobi, Second Vice President Karim Khalili, Director General of the National Environmental Protection Agency Mostapha Zaher, and Bamyan provincial leadership to celebrate Band-e-Amir National Park. Long known among Afghans as a place of great natural beauty and cool respite during the summer, the park opened in April for tourists.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Getting to know Afghanistan ...
On June 18th, Ambassador Eikenberry joined Governor Sarobi, Second Vice President Karim Khalili, Director General of the National Environmental Protection Agency Mostapha Zaher, and Bamyan provincial leadership to celebrate Band-e-Amir National Park. Long known among Afghans as a place of great natural beauty and cool respite during the summer, the park opened in April for tourists.