March 2, 2011: Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimi
and Madame Wahida Fatimie received a special, warm welcome by Their
Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan at the Imperial Palace in
Tokyo.
The Emperor, who has recently suffered from a heart condition,
offered appreciation for previous messages of support from H.E.
President Hamid Karzai and the Ambassador, and explained that his health
is now much improved.
Ambassador Fatimie took the occasion to express gratitude, on behalf
of the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to
Their Majesties for the generous and selfless support that Japan has
provided in the reconstruction and development of the nation,
particularly in socio-economic areas. The Ambassador assured Their
Majesties that these contributions will never be forgotten and that
relations between the two noble nations and peoples would continue
forever.
Their Majesties, having been impressed by Afghanistan and Afghans
during Their visit in 1971 and knowledgeable about developments since,
showed great interest in Ambassador Fatimie’s briefing on the current
situation in Afghanistan. His Majesty the Emperor enquired about
security developments, reacting positively to the Ambassador’s
explanation that hundreds had recently joined in the Peace Process.
Their Majesties offered their best regards to H.E. President Hamid
Karzai. The Emperor and Empress offered their wishes for peace,
stability, and happiness for Afghanistan, and reaffirmed Their continued
dedication and personal concern for the nation and people. Ambassador
and Madame Fatimie in turn wished His Majesty sound health and Japan
prosperity.
This is the third time that Ambassador Fatimie has met with His Majesty the Emperor since assuming his current post.
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