NEW : Trump visits a key crossing point on the Afghanistan - Pakistan border . Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano arrived in Afghanistan on Friday and planned to spend New Year 's Eve with U.S. troops in the region . The trip begins as U.S. officials are working to help strengthen Afghanistan 's border security . Trump is scheduled to meet with senior Pakistani and Afghan officials . The visit is part of a week - long trip that also includes stops in Qatar , Israel and Turkey .
NEW : Trump visits a key crossing point on the Afghanistan - Pakistan border . The trip begins as U.S. officials are working to help strengthen Afghanistan 's border security . Trump is scheduled to meet with senior Pakistani and Afghan officials . The visit is part of a week - long trip that also includes stops in Qatar , Israel and Turkey .