2019.24.4 Reception Honoring Courtesy Call by the Fifth Leadership Program for Women in PEACE Project “Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Leadership.”

Reception Honoring Courtesy Call by the Fifth Leadership Program for Women in PEACE Project “Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Leadership.”

April 24, 2019: It was an honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to host a luncheon reception to honor the courtesy call visit by the 5th Leadership Program for Women in the PEACE Project, dignitaries from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) at the Embassy. All of the diplomats and staff were in attendance to greet guests as they arrived to the event.

The Welcome Address was given by the afternoon’s emcee Mr. Abdul Hameed Hashimi, Third Secretary. All of the PEACE Participants participated in a self-introduction and shared a little about their research at their respective universities in Japan. In his opening remarks, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his welcome to all present and thanked them for sharing their stories and their hopes for the future. He encouraged them to continue the forward momentum of progress and help advocate for all women in Afghanistan who have not yet found their opportunities or voice.

Hon. Ms. Akiko Domoto, the first woman Governor of Chiba Prefecture and third Woman ever elected as Governor of Japan, gave lecture on the importance in the role of women in all aspects of society around the world. Additionally, she spoke on Japan’s history of having had women Empress Regnants ruling over the country as well as its recent endeavors through Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs “World Assembly for Women (WAW!” .

After all had spoken, Mr. Hashimi invited the guests to partake in the Afghan dishes prepared in their honor by the Embassy which were served for all to enjoy. Following the luncheon, all guests present partook in a group photo, to commemorate the auspicious occasion.

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2019.16.4 Meeting with Mr. Masataka Nakahara.Meeting with Mr. Masataka Nakahara

Meeting with Mr. Masataka Nakahara.

April 16, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to Mr. Masataka Nakahara, Visiting Senior Advising Expert on Afghanistan for Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), who is a longtime personal friend of H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat, as well as a longtime friend of the people of Afghanistan at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary; and Mr. AbdulHameed Hashimi, Third Secretary.

His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat warmly welcomed Mr. Nakahara to the Embassy. In return, Mr. Nakahara expressed his deepest gratitude to H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat for finding time in his busy schedule to meet with him, and for the warm welcome, after which he gave him a briefing on the state of Afghanistan's Agriculture as he has just returned from Kabul. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Mr. Nakahara for the briefing and renewed his deepest appreciation, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for Japan’s contribution to developing education, health, and agriculture both rurally and in urban areas in Afghanistan which will enable it to be self-sufficient in rice production in the years to come. Mr. Nakahara assured that he and his team will continue to cooperate for constant gains in those fields, especially in agriculture. Mr. Nakahara also called for support for Afghan graduates from study in Japan, to whom they provided scholarships, in their future careers in Afghanistan.

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2018.03.12 Attendance at the 15th Anniversary Celebration of SVA’s Afghanistan Office

Attendance at the 15th Anniversary Celebration of SVA’s Afghanistan Office.

December 3, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the 15th Anniversary of the Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) Afghanistan Office at Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In attendance with H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

At the anniversary, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat gave his remarks about the importance of SVA and their mission to promote education in Afghanistan. Further he expressed his congratulations to Hon. Mr. Kyoei Wakabayashi, President of SVA, and Hon. Mr. Gido Sambe, Vice President, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for reaching such a momentous milestone and impressed upon them just how much the people of Afghanistan would forever be grateful for their many noble works. Over the past fifteen years, the non-profit organization has launched school library projects, library renovation, and construction ov approximately 40 schools in Afghanistan while providing books translated in Dari and Pashto to children and in addition, they train teachers to teach children how to read. SVA had constructed many libraries, taught prospective Afghan teachers, and supported many Afghan craftspeople. With the generosity and hard work of the SVA team, they continue to play a key role in the development of Afghanistan’s education sector since the fall of the Taliban in 2001.

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2018.31.10 Honorary Medal Award Ceremony with H.E. The President of Afghanistan and the President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Honorary Medal Award Ceremony with H.E. The President of Afghanistan and the President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

October 31st, 2018: In recognition of their outstanding services towards promoting the relations between the people and Government of Afghanistan and Japan, His Excellency President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani via video conference to the Embassy of Afghanistan in Japan, held a ceremony to present Honorary medals to five individuals affiliated with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for their contribution in assisting the Urban Development Sector of Afghanistan. His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat and the members of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan were proud to host the Japan-side Honorary Medal Award ceremony.

Among the honorees were Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of JICA, Mr. Shohei Hara, Director-General of the South Asia Department, JICA, Mr. Takeshi Watanabe, Chief Representative of JICA Afghanistan Office, Mr. Toshiyuki Iwama, Representative of JICA Afghanistan Office, and Mr. Kenji Takahashi, Team Leader of the Technical Assistance Project: Development Service Land Readjustment and Urban Redevelopment for Kabul Municipality. The Honorary Medals were conferred to the recipients by His Excellency President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, presented on their behalf to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Mitsuji Suzuka, of the Embassy of Japan in Kabul, present at the Office of the President in Kabul.

At the award ceremony, the Senior Vice-President of JICA, Mr. Yamada, gave his remarks on the expected future support from JICA to the urban development sector of Afghanistan. Mr. Takahashi, JICA’s technical assistance project’s team leader, presented a briefing of JICA’s urban planning and development initiatives and progress in Kabul to H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani. Pleased to see the dedication and enthusiasm from JICA, H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani expressed his gratitude and appreciation to JICA and the Government of Japan on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan, reaffirming that Japan’s benevolent support and assistance to Afghanistan has been “effective and comprehensive” and that the two countries have “deep rooted cultural and historical relations.” Both parties also had the chance to spend some time discussing the ongoing and upcoming urban development programs and the preparation for a developmental framework in Kabul as well as other parts of Afghanistan.

The medal awards bestowed on this occasion are regarded as a gesture of appreciation from the people and Government of Afghanistan to the people and Government of Japan for the steadfast friendship with Afghanistan during the rebuilding process, helping to bring Afghanistan to its current progress and achievements.

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2017. 05. 09 Courtesy Call on Hon. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of JICA

Courtesy Call on Hon. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of JICA

September 5, 2017: Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan, had the honor and pleasure of accompanying His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat during a courtesy call with the Honorable Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at JICA Headquarters.

Hon. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka warmly welcomed the diplomats and expressed his sincerest congratulations to H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat on his new appointment. He remarked that given H.E. Dr. Mohabbat’s long time in Japan and great experience with the history and culture, he would no doubt serve as an even greater bridge between their two countries. As such, Hon. Mr. Shinichi also wished him the greatest success during his tenure.

In return, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Shinichi for making time in his schedule to meet with him, as well as for his kind words of congratulations. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat further expressed his thanks to the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan who have sincerely helped Afghanistan achieve great strides in progress on the road towards stability, peace, and prosperity. Additionally he updated him on the many progressive achievements in Afghanistan over the past 15 years and under the leadership of the National Unity Government, thanks in part to the many successful programs undertaken by JICA. In addition he informed him the new goals and endeavors he seeks to accomplish during his mission. Hon. Mr. Kitaoka thanked Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words, very much encouraged by the successful strides in Afghanistan. He assured H.E. Dr. Mohabbat that JICA would try to continue its concerted efforts and programs with which to continue being part of Afghanistan’s forward progress and would hold firm to its commitments to Afghanistan well into the future.

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