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

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

November 20, 2017: First Secretary, Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, had the honor and pleasure of attending the party with his Excellency the Ambassador of Afghanistan. This party was held to introduce the new President of the Middle East Institute of Japan, Mr. Akitaka Saiki, former Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Mr. Hamdard had the pleasure of meeting with several academics and many diplomats with whom he discussed various topics of mutual interest. He had a discussion with H.E. Mr. Keniichiro Matsubayashi, Director of the Second Middle East Division of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau about topics of mutual interest.

During the party, Mr. Hamdard expressed his congratulations to the new president and agreed that Mr. Hamdard will visit this institute to discuss ways in which a link can be made between this institution and similar academic institutions in Afghanistan so that Japan and Afghanistan's academic relations can be strengthened. Also, Mr. Hamdard has promised to send the embassy's quarterly newspaper to the Middle East Institue of Japan. President Saiki expressed his appreciation to Mr. Hamdard and is looking forward to receiving the newspaper as it will provide the institution with a new and current look at Afghanistan developments and achievements.

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