2019.24.07 Attending the Cormorant-Fishing Party in Gifu Prefecture.

Attending the Cormorant-Fishing Party in Gifu Prefecture.

July 24, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Cormorant-Fishing Party on the River Nagara, hosted by the Imperial Household Agency, in Gifu Prefecture.

The event began in the Banquet Room of the Gifu Grand Hotel, where a screening of a short film about cormorant fishing was held. Following the wonderful show, the guests boarded barges on the River Nagara and commenced cormorant fishing, at the conclusion of which the distinguished guests returned to the Ballroom for a tremendous buffet dinner. This annual ceremony is held every year at the invitation of the Imperial Household Agency.

On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed sincere thanks to the people and Government of Japan through H.E. Mr. Yoshitaka Akimoto, the Grand Master of Ceremonies for the Imperial Household Agency for the steadfast and benevolent support over the years as Afghanistan has striven for progress, prosperity, and peace. Additionally he mentioned that as this year is a milestone year for Afghanistan and as such has great significance for Afghanistan and Japan. In return, H.E. Master of Ceremonies Mr. Akimoto thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance as well as for his kind words and assured him that Japan values its friendly and warm relations with Afghanistan and would endeavor to uphold them well into the future.. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat further expressed his wishes for continuous friendship between Afghanistan and Japan, reaffirming the importance of deeply rooted cultural events such as this which do much to enhance the diplomatic missions of the various nations represented. Also while at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meting again with Hon. Mr. Masanao Shibahashi, Mayor of Gifu City, to whom he expressed heartfelt thanks and appreciation for opening up the many wonders of Gifu City to all of the visiting guests in attendance for the Cormorant-fishing party. Additionally H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with the other distinguished guests in attendance for the event about many topics of mutual interest.

Attending the Cormorant-Fishing Party in Gifu Prefecture.

2018.07.25-26 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat Attends a Cormorant-Fishing Event and City Tour in Gifu Prefecture.

July 25-26, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan had the great pleasure and honor to travel to Gifu Prefecture to join the annual Gifu Tour through the prefecture. The event was organized by the Board of Ceremonies of the Imperial Household and the International Affairs Division of Gifu Prefectural Government to whom he expressed his sincerest thanks for organizing such an excellent event. The tour included a 2-day program: A Cormorant Fishing Event on the first day followed by a Gifu City Tour on the second.

July 25, 2018: During the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the great pleasure of meeting and conversing with the Honorable Mr. Yoshitaka Akimoto, the Grand Master of Ceremonies, to whom he extended his sincerest gratitude for the invitation. At the ceremony, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat further expressed appreciation for the generous support of the people and government of Japan in assisting Afghan reconstruction and wished for eternal friendship between Afghanistan and Japan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat affirmed the importance of such deeply rooted cultural events, which do much to enhance the diplomatic missions of the various nations represented. In return, the Honorable Mr. Yoshita expressed thanks to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and the Embassy of Afghanistan for making time in their schedule to attend and participate in this truly unique event.

July 26, 2018: On the following day, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the tremendous honor of attending a tour of Gifu prefecture, along with numerous other ambassadors, at the invitation of the Gifu Prefectural Government. Known as “The Land of Clear Waters,” Gifu Prefecture offers stunning retreats into nature and is a wonderful showcase of the beauty Japan has to offer, in addition to its many historic towns and cities. The tour took the distinguished Ambassadors, diplomats, and their families to the Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum, Gujo Hachiman Castle, Food Replica & Workshop Facility, and to the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) at the Nagara River in the Ayu Park.

Additionally,　H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the great honor and pleasure to meet Honorable Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Takeo Akiba and Honorable Vice-Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Mr. Yasuhiko Nishimura. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat was chosen out of several Ambassadors in attendance to be interviewed by the Gifu TV channel. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed immense joy in the opportunity to share his experience and express just how deep the bond between Japan and the people of Afghanistan truly is.

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2017.18.04 H.E. Dr. Fatimie & Madam Fatimie’s Book Signing of Departure with Grand Master of Ceremonies at the Imperial Palace.

H.E. Dr. Fatimie & Madam Fatimie’s Book Signing of Departure with Grand Master of Ceremonies at the Imperial Palace.

April 18, 2017: With adherence to protocol, and with much honor, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie and Madam Fatimie attended the formal Book Signing of Farewell at the Imperial Palace of Japan, in the presence of the Grand Master of the Ceremonies, H.E. Mr. Yoshitaka Akimoto of the Imperial Household Agency.

After being properly received, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Madam Fatimie signed the official register book indicating the end of their mission in Japan. Following which, they had a meeting with H.E. Grand Master of the Ceremonies Mr. Akimoto who presented them with a thoughtful letter and most kind gift from Their Excellencies the Emperor and Empress of Japan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his sincerest thanks to H.E. Mr. Akimoto for the long and enduring friendship between Japan and Afghanistan which has been an invaluable help in so many facets to Afghan society. H.E. Dr. Fatimie further expressed his thanks to the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan, and especially MOFA Japan, who have sincerely helped Afghanistan achieve great strides in progress on the road towards stability, peace, and prosperity over the past 15 years. In return, H.E. Mr. Akimoto thanked H.E. Dr. Fatimie for his many great efforts in bridging the grand relations between their two nations during his mission, and wished him all the success and best wishes on his return to Afghanistan, asking him to please visit Japan again. He further assured H.E. Dr. Fatimie of Japan’s continued support of Afghanistan in its ongoing development, their willingness of the people and Government of Japan to stand with the people and Government of Afghanistan.

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