2019.13.09 Guest Lecturer at the Middle East Institute of Japan Presenting on the “Contemporary Afghanistan.”

Guest Lecturer at the Middle East Institute of Japan Presenting on the “Contemporary Afghanistan.”

September 13, 2019: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to be a guest lecturer at the Middle East Institute of Japan and give a presentation on the “Contemporary Afghanistan” at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo.

Upon his arrival, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat was greeted by Hon. Mr. Akitaka Saiki, President; and Mr. Kiyoshi Asako, Vice President, both of the Middle East Institute of Japan, to whom he expressed sincerest thanks and appreciation on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for arranging this opportunity to allow the members to learn even more about the current state of contemporary Afghanistan. Over 60 guests were in attendance for H.E. Dr. Mohabbat’s ninety-minute lecture on contemporary Afghanistan enabling them the opportunity to hear of the new progress across various sectors and give them a chance to ask questions and receive answers first hand regarding many new developments from the government. Following the lecture , all present remarked how informative and eye-opening they found the presentation to be and very much looked forward to hearing more about Afghanistan in the future.

Guest Lecturer at the Middle East Institute of Japan Presenting on the “Contemporary Afghanistan.”

2017.20.11 Introduction Party of the New President of the Middle East Institute of Japan

Introduction Party of the New President of the Middle East Institute of Japan

November 20, 2017: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of attending the party to introduce the new President of the Middle East Institute of Japan, Mr. Akitaka Saiki, Former Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs. Also in attendance was First Secretary, Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his best wishes on this auspicious day to Mr. Akitaka. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also expressed his interest in promoting a correct understanding of the region and its affairs among the Japanese public and promoting friendship between the Japanese people and the peoples of the Middle East. In response, Mr. Akitaka expressed his mutual desire to continue to address the situation on behalf of the Middle East Institute of Japan with research and publication activities covering the region’s politics, economy, religion, culture and history. His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Hiroshi Oka, Director-General of Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, also gave a speech that H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of listening to.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors with missions in Japan, many diplomats, members of Parliament, and notable members of Japan’s business sector with whom he discussed various topics of mutual interest.

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