2019.17.12 Attendance at the Asiatic Society of Japan, Inc.’s (ASJ) Monthly Lecture, Attended by Honorary Patron, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado.

Attendance at the Asiatic Society of Japan, Inc.’s (ASJ) Monthly Lecture, Attended by Honorary Patron, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado.

December 17, 2019: It was an honor and a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Asiatic Society of Japan, Inc. monthly lecture at the J League House in Tokyo. Also in attendance was the Honorary Patron of the organization, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado.


On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat greeted Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, and through her thanking the people and Government of Japan for their steadfast and benevolent support of Afghanistan over the years on its quest for progress, prosperity, and peace. In return, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words as well for his participation in the monthly meeting of the ASJ in which he is also a Board Member.
Following the lecture, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Hon Mr. Mitsuru Murai, Chairman of the J. League to whom he expressed great thanks for his organization in hosting the event’s monthly meeting. Additionally, he also met with the members and special guests all present in honor of the ASJ monthly meeting.

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2019.25.09 The Asiatic Society of Japan, Inc.’s (ASJ) General Meeting and Lecture by Honorary Patron, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, at The Embassy.

The Asiatic Society of Japan, Inc.’s (ASJ) General Meeting and Lecture by Honorary Patron, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, at The Embassy.

September 25, 2019: It was an honor and a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to allow the Asiatic Society of Japan, Inc. to host their General Meeting as well as a special lecture by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, Japan. Also in attendance to welcome the honorable guests to the Embassy were the diplomats and staff.

On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat received and welcomed Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado to the Embassy, invited her to enjoy her evening, and intimated how much everyone was anticipating her informative lecture. Further, Dr. Mohabbat thanked the people and Government of Japan for their steadfast and benevolent support of Afghanistan over the years on its quest for progress, prosperity, and peace. As H.E. Dr. Mohabbat is also a Board Member of the ASJ, in his opening remarks to the over 100 guests prior to Her Imperial Highness’s lecture, he not only welcomed all the members of the organization but congratulated them on the recent incorporation of the organization; wishing them many fruitful successes in the future.

After the remarks by H.E. Dr. Mohabbat, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado gave her informative and nuanced lecture for the enjoyment of the guests. Following the lecture, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of introducing Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado to the historical photo exhibit on display at the embassy chronicling the 100th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence; from the early start by His Royal Highness King Ghazi Amanullah Khan and through to the current leaders of the National Unity Government, H.E. President Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and H.E. Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah.

Following the major lecture festivities, all of the guests were invited to partake in traditional Afghan cuisine dishes specially prepared in honor of the occasion for the evening. All of those present had an enjoyable time and remarked on how wonderful it was for the Embassy to provide this opportunity for the organization to have their meeting and lecture within its halls, as well as just how wonderful the Afghan hospitality and cuisine were to experience.

The Asiatic Society of Japan, Inc.’s (ASJ) General Meeting and Lecture by Honorary Patron, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, at The Embassy.

2019.19.07 Attendance at the Meeting of the Asiatic Society of Japan.

Attendance at the Meeting of the Asiatic Society of Japan.

July 19, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Meeting of the Asiatic Society of Japan, at the residence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado at Akasaka Gosho in Tokyo.

According to the ASJ website, “ASJ is Japan's oldest learned society. Inspired by the Royal Asiatic Societies of their day, ASJ's founders set into motion coordinated activities ‘to collect and publish information on subjects relating to Japan and other Asiatic Countries.’" The exclusive event for this month was hosted by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado who has served as an Honorary Patron of ASJ since 1997.

While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat who is one of the newest Board members of the ASJ, also had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with the other special guest members of ASJ present at the invitation-only event to listen to the meeting’s lecture.

Attendance at the Meeting of the Asiatic Society of Japan.