2018.22.3 Attendance at the Reception on the occasion of the Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Croatia and Japan and the 5th Anniversary of Croatia joining the European Union

Attendance at the Reception on the occasion of the Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Croatia and Japan and the 5th Anniversary of Croatia joining the European Union

March 22, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure and honour of attending the Reception on the occasion of the Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Croatia and Japan and the 5th Anniversary of Croatia joining the European Union, and a concert by Klapa Kaleta at the Europa House in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his thanks to His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Dražen Hrastić for the invitation to the elegant and well-organized reception, as well as thanked him on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for the support of the people and Government of Croatia over the past years of reconstruction. He further expressed his hopes to strengthen and deepen the relations between their respective countries. In return, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Hrastić expressed his appreciation to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for the kind words and attendance at the dinner and agreed to further strengthen and make more profound the relations between Afghanistan and Croatia.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting and having a delightful talk with Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado. Also in attendance were several of Their Excellencies, Heads of Missions, and Diplomats with missions in Japan, members of parliament, leading businesspeople, and other dignified guests, several of whom H.E. Dr. Mohabbat met with and discussed many topics of mutual interest.

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2017. 12. 10 Dinner at the Residence of the Minister of the Consular Section at the Embassy of India

Dinner at the Residence of the Minister of the Consular Section at the Embassy of India

October 12, 2017: Mr. Ahmad Bashir Ghafoori, First Secretary and Consul, had the honor and pleasure of attending a dinner hosted by Mr. Avnish Sharma, Minister of the Consular Section at the Embassy of India, at his residence in Tokyo, Japan.

Mr. Ghafoori thanked Mr. Sharma for hosting the event and, on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan, extended his sincere gratitude for the gracious support from the Indian Government and people to Afghanistan, such as the building of over 200 schools and sponsoring of 16,000 Afghan students. In response, Mr. Sharma commented on the strong, brotherly relationship between Afghanistan and India and expressed his desire to see the bond between the two great nations strengthen. Mr. Ghafoori and Mr. Sharma then discussed topics of mutual interest, such as the recent speeches by leaders of allied nations planning for active steps to achieving further peace and security in Afghanistan.

Mr. Ghafoori also had the opportunity to speak with representatives from various European Union and Central Asian countries with who he discussed topics of mutual interest.

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2017.28.09 Courtesy Call on H.E. Ambassador of the European Union.

Courtesy Call on H.E. Ambassador of the European Union.

September 28, 2017: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of making a courtesy call on His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Viorel Isticioaia-Budura of the Delegation of the European Union at Europa House in Tokyo, Japan. Also in attendance was Mr. Ahmad Ghafoori, First Secretary and Consul for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

H.E. Ambassador Mr. Isticioaia-Budura expressed his warm welcome to H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and sincerely congratulated him on assuming the post as Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Japan. Additionally, he wished H.E. Dr. Mohabbat the greatest of success with His duties throughout His entire mission, stressing that he was certain to do so due to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat’s long time in Japan.

In return H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Viorel Isticioaia-Budura for his kind words and for making time. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat further expressed the sincerest gratitude to the European Union and all its member countries for the selfless support to Afghanistan’s peace and reconstruction. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also updated H.E. Mr. Isticioaia-Budura on the many positive accomplishments in Afghanistan over the past 15 years, especially those undertaken since the formation of the National Unity Government in 2014.

H.E. Mr. Isticioaia-Budura thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his time and his humble words, and furthermore, stressed that the European Union will aim to continue to support Afghanistan in developing into a thriving and peaceful nation. Both distinguished gentlemen agreed to enhance and pursue the amicable relations between Afghanistan and the European Union and continue the highly appreciated mutually-beneficial collaboration. The honorable gentlemen additionally discussed topics of mutual interest such as the recent speeches by leaders of allied nations planning for active steps to achieving further peace and security in Afghanistan.

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