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Please see current site for Bureau of South Asian Affairs

South Asia Bureau of South Asian Affairs

The Bureau of South Asian Affairs, headed by Assistant Secretary
Karl F. Inderfurth, deals with U.S. foreign policy and U.S. relations with the countries in the South Asian region.
Contact information:

Office of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka:
(202) 647-2141

Office of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh:
(202) 647-9552

Office of Regional Affairs:
(202) 736-4255

Travel tips for South Asia
Afghanistan Travel Warning
Pakistan Travel Warning

Afghanistan  Bangladesh  Bhutan  India  Maldives  Nepal  Pakistan  Sri Lanka

Fact Sheets, Briefings, Press Statements | Remarks | Country Information

Recent Highlights
01/10/01: Nepal and Bhutan Move to Resolve Refugee Problem
12/20/00: Sanctions Against The Taliban
12/15/00: On-the-Record Briefing on Afghanistan by Assistant Secretary Karl Inderfurth
10/02/00: Assistance for Afghans: Statement from South Asia Bureau
09/15/00: Remarks by the President in Photo Opportunity with Prime Minister Vajpayee
09/15/00: Statement of Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright on 6 plus 2 Meeting on Afghanistan
October 2000 Visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina to United States
Statements and Remarks During September 2000 Visit of Prime Minister Vajpayee of India

1999 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Afghanistan    Bangladesh    Bhutan    India    Maldives    Nepal    Pakistan    Sri Lanka

2000 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom
Afghanistan    Bangladesh    Bhutan    India    Maldives    Nepal    Pakistan    Sri Lanka


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