12/03/2011 President Karzai, Ambassador Fatimie express condolences over the tragic earthquake in Japan

March 12, 2011: The Government and people of Afghanistan join our Japanese brothers and sisters in mourning the tragic loss of life and property following Friday’s devastating earthquake and resulting tsunamis. We pray for the quick rescue of those still missing and stand together in addressing the unfolding challenges.

To view the message sent by H.E. President Hamid Karzai to H.M. the Emperor, in Dari, click here. In English, click here. For the message to H.E. Prime Minister Naoto Kan in Dari, click here. To view the message in English, click here.

To view the message of Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie to H.E. Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto and senior officials of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in English, click here. To read the Ambassador’s message to President Sadako Ogata of JICA, click here. To read the Ambassador’s message to Director General Masataka Nakahara of JICA, click here.

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