World | Hillary Clinton Clinton Makes Surprise Afghan Visit Secretary arrives amid heightened security, meets with McChrystal By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Nov 18, 2009 7:40 AM CST Copied US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton waves during her departure at Manila's International Airport on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Hillary Clinton made an unexpected appearance in Afghanistan today to attend the inauguration of President Hamid Karzai and meet with Gen. Stanley McChrystal. It's Clinton's first trip to Afghanistan since becoming secretary of state. Clinton called the visit "a specific opportunity for everyone to take stock of where we are and to determine how we’re going forward together." Clinton's first stop after arriving in Kabul was a meeting with McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry. Later, she'll meet with Karzai and, in her words, make sure "they understand our concern and we understand their concern." Security is being tightened in the capital for the inauguration, which could be a target for militants. Read These Next Trump fires Kristi Noem DC outlet suggests Trump is asking around about firing Noem. Valerie Bertinelli makes big reveal: 'Furious about it.' Man explains reason why his sister ditched her dog at airport. Report an error