WASHINGTON (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai (HAH’-mihd KAR’-zeye) wraps up a four-day visit to Washington on Thursday with a televised give-and-take with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
The Obama administration has done its best to repair strained relations with the Afghan leader, its partner in the war against militants in Afghanistan. For his part, Karzai is trying to convince Americans that his regime is worth fighting and dying for, with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery and private talks with top lawmakers.
Karzai will appear with Clinton at the U.S. Institute of Peace for what is billed as a “moderated discussion.” They are expected to talk about the ups and downs of the U.S.-Afghan relationship and the way ahead.
Karzai leaves Washington on Friday.
