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Afghan President Hamid Karzai
"They had a constructive conversation," Crowley said in a statement.
"President Karzai reaffirmed his commitment to the partnership between our two countries, and expressed his appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices of the international community," he said.
"They pledged to continue working together in a spirit of partnership."
Karzai asked to speak to Clinton after the US ambassador in Kabul, Karl Eikenberry, went to him to discuss his remarks, a senior US official said.
The official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said Karzai in the call expressed "surprise that his comments had created what he called a stir."
"Generally we were happy with the call and we're moving on," the official said.
Clinton in the telephone call encouraged Karzai to look forward instead of dwelling on the past, the official said.
"The message was, let's keep our focus forward, we can't lose sight of our common objectives," the official said.
The United States has voiced deep concern at Karzai's remarks, which came days after President Barack Obama visited Kabul.
Karzai faced widespread accusations that his supporters stuffed ballots in last year's election. But Karzai in his remarks charged that the United Nations and European Union orchestrated fraud against him.
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"President Karzai reaffirmed his commitment to the partnership between our two countries, and expressed his appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices of the international community," he said.
"They pledged to continue working together in a spirit of partnership."
Karzai asked to speak to Clinton after the US ambassador in Kabul, Karl Eikenberry, went to him to discuss his remarks, a senior US official said.
The official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said Karzai in the call expressed "surprise that his comments had created what he called a stir."
"Generally we were happy with the call and we're moving on," the official said.
Clinton in the telephone call encouraged Karzai to look forward instead of dwelling on the past, the official said.
"The message was, let's keep our focus forward, we can't lose sight of our common objectives," the official said.
The United States has voiced deep concern at Karzai's remarks, which came days after President Barack Obama visited Kabul.
Karzai faced widespread accusations that his supporters stuffed ballots in last year's election. But Karzai in his remarks charged that the United Nations and European Union orchestrated fraud against him.
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