DHM Dr. Mohabbat Meets with H.E. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Muto
May 13, 2016: Dr. Bashir Mohabbat, Deputy Chief of Mission and Minister-Counsellor, had a pleasure in meeting with His Excellency State Minister Mr. Yoji Muto of Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs at his office. Dr. Mohabbat first expressed his appreciation, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the continuing support by Japanese government for Afghan reconstruction. He added that as Afghanistan and Japan have had a long and historical relationship till this day, in addition to the continuing Japan’s kind and generous support to Afghanistan, Afghan people always have a special place for Japan and its people, and will never forget their helps.
Dr. Mohabbat then discussed the issues of mutual interest, including the upcoming important international conference regarding Afghanistan, NATO Summit in Warsaw in July, and Development Conference in Brussels in October. As per the Brussels Conference, he passed the messages, on behalf of the government, 1) the level of the international commitment is preferably expected to be the same as Tokyo Conference held in 2012; 2) the attendance of the highest ranking official possible is highly appreciated; 3) Japan’s encouragement for the countries of the world for their involvement to the said conferences is highly appreciated; and 4) the government is committed to be self-reliant soonest possible.
H.E. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Muto expressed his appreciation to Dr. Mohabbat for visiting his office, and his kind words. He also touched upon the historical relation between Japan and Afghanistan, and said that it is an important relation of Japan. H.E. State Minister Muto reconfirmed the four points delivered by Dr. Mohabbat, and expressed that that they will do their best for further considration. Japan will continue, he added, the support for Afghanistan.
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