Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2022

July 6, 2022

Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Madam President:)

In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22

U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing notice of my intent to rescind the designation of Afghanistan as a Major Non-NATO Ally.

Sincerely,

JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

NOTE: Identical letters were sent to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Kamala D. Harris, President of the Senate. An original was not available for verification of the content of this letter.

Categories: Communications to Congress : Afghanistan, designation as major non-NATO ally, letter on rescission.

Subjects: Afghanistan : Relations with U.S.

DCPD Number: DCPD202200590.

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