others have agreed to resettle afghan refugees permanently we hope more will do so in the days and weeks ahead. we're truly grateful for their support. now, u.s. military flights have ended. and our troops have departed afghanistan. and new chapter of america's engagement with afghanistan has begun. it's one in which we'll lead with our diplomacy. the military mission is over. a new diplomatic mission has begun. so, here's our plan for the days and weeks ahead. first, we built a new team to help lead this new mission. as of today, we suspended our diplomatic balance kabul and transferred our operations to doha, qatar, which will soon be formerlily notified to congress. given the uncertain security environment and political situation in afghanistan, it was the prudent step to take. and let me take this opportunity to thank our outstanding it