Ambassador Dr. Fatimie welcomes visitors from Haruta Primary School & Chikuma International Exchange Association
January 6, 2017: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie; Dr. Bashir Mohabbat, Minister-Councillor; Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary; and the staff of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo welcomed 45 visitors from Haruta Primary School and Chikuma International Exchange Association, both of Nagano Prefecture. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie welcomed the group in his opening remarks, with translation by Dr. Mohabbat . He spoke of Afghans love for peace and the successes under the democratic government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Ambassador inspired those attending to consider the regional dimensions of peace, along with the role of individuals such as themselves. The representatives of Chikuma International Exchange Association kindlypresented to the embassy two large boxes of Nagano Prefecture’ best apples as well as some other Japanese Sweets.
The visitors were given an informative presentation about Afghanistan by Mr. Ashraf Baburi, Administrative & Accounting Affairs Officer for the Embassy. After the presentation and question & Answer period, the visitors were invited to partake in a delicious meal of Afghan food prepared specially for them by the embassy. Following lunch, a tour of the embassy was conducted by Mr. Baburi and Mr. Yuki Takeda, Secretary to the Ambassador, Ambassador Dr. Fatimie welcomed the group in his office. Speaking of Afghans love for peace and the successes under the democratic government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Ambassador inspired those attending to consider the regional dimensions of peace, along with the role of individuals such as themselves. The students and instructors then enjoyed a question and answer time over lunch.
The impact of the event was evident as many of the visitors expressed their desire towards further strengthening relations between Afghanistan and Japan.
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