2019.19.07 Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Katsuhiko Takahashi, Director-General and Assistant Minister for the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, as well as Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan of MOFA Japan.

Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Katsuhiko Takahashi, Director-General and Assistant Minister for the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, as well as Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan of MOFA Japan.

July 19, 2019: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to meet with his longtime friend, and longtime friend of Afghanistan, H.E. Mr. Katsuhiko Takahashi, newly appointed Director-General and Assistant Minister for the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, as well as Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan of MOFA Japan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Bashir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Takahashi for making the time in his busy schedule to meet with him. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, congratulated him on his recent appointment as Director General as well as expressed wholehearted gratitude to the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan for their continuous benevolent support of Afghanistan as it has striven over the years for progress, prosperity, and peace in an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process. Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat updated him on the many developments in the peace process Afghanistan has undertaken recently in order to advance regional stability and global peace.

In return, H.E. Mr. Takahashi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for meeting with him as well as for his kind words. H.E. Mr. Takahashi was quite impressed with the progress being made in the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process and reassured him that Japan values its strong and friendly bilateral tie with Afghanistan and as such would continue to stand with Afghanistan well into the future. All those present further discussed topics of mutual interest regarding peace, economics, and Afghanistan’s upcoming 100th year of Independence on August 19th.

Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Katsuhiko Takahashi, Director-General and Assistant Minister for the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, as well as Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan of MOFA Japan.

2019.08.01 Meeting with H.E. Mr. Hiroshi Oka, Assistant Minister & Director General of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau; as well as Special Representative to Afghanistan, at MOFA Japan Headquarters

Meeting with H.E. Mr. Hiroshi Oka, Assistant Minister & Director General of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau; as well as Special Representative to Afghanistan, at MOFA Japan Headquarters.

January 8, 2019: His Excellency Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure in meeting for the first time in the new year with H.E. Mr. Hiroshi Oka, Assistant Minister & Director General of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau; as well as Special Representative to Afghanistan, at MOFA headquarters in Kasumigaseki. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

H.E. Director-General Mr. Oka welcomed H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat, thanked him for making the time to meet once again, and expressed his sincerest appreciation for the continuous and deep friendship between Afghanistan and Japan. In return, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Oka for meeting once again and his kind words. Furthermore, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed a happy New Year 2019 wishing for wellness and prosperity for the noble nation of Japan and the friendly Japanese people, as well as for profound strengthening of the robust relations between Afghanistan and Japan as they work together, along with all the nations of the world, for continued progress in peace across the globe and particularly for Afghanistan. Additionally he remarked that recently there have been many advances in the realm of peace talks for Afghanistan in an Afghan-owned Afghan-led process, which Afghans have been so desperately seeking for many years, and that the factors which have enabled them to unfold and come to fruition has been thanks in part to the ground laying contributions and assistance from the international community, most notable from their strong friend and ally, Japan.

H.E. Mr. Oka thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his words and wishes and in kind expressed his earnest wishes for a most successful 2019 for the Afghan people and Government as it continues development, advancing democracy, human capacity building, economic strengthening and the Afghan-owned & Afghan-led striving for peace that it is vital for the future prosperity of Afghanistan. Further, H.E. Mr. Oka assured H.E. Dr. Mohabbat that Japan would continue to stand with Afghanistan well into the future, seeing to it the acquiring of economic strength, significantly improved quality of life for the Afghan people, and peace for the region. All of those present further discussed foundational ways for advancing the peace process recently discussed such as those at conferences like the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan held in November of 2018.

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2018. 20. 09 Visit to the Afghanistan Culture Association on the Occasion of Ashura.

Visit to the Afghanistan Culture Association on the Occasion of Ashura.

September 20, 2018: With much respect and on the occasion of Ashura, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat made a visit to the Afghanistan Culture Association (Afghanistan Bunka Kyokai) in Chiba Prefecture’s town of Yotsukaido. Also in Attendance were Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary, and Dr. Rahim Azimi, First Secretary, for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

While at the Afghanistan Culture Association’s site in Chiba, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat gave his remarks to all those present wherein he extended his greetings to the association members and thanked them for asking him to speak on the occasion. Further, he expressed condolences to the audience as well as to all Muslims around the world, and for those who were martyred at Holy Karbala. He thanked the organizers for providing a event such as this for sharing the traditions and culture of Afghanistan and to express solemn respect on occasions such as this. Additionally he spoke on the significance of the occasion of Ashura, the Ashura movement in society, and mentioned that the tragedy of Ashura goes past just the historical incident but out through the Islamic world - that there are things to be learned still from Ashura such as the importance in acknowledging those striving for freedom & being sacrificed in the promotion of Islam; and the fight against cruelty and oppression must continue. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat concluded by encouraging all present to continue to serve as a bridges for goodwill between all Muslims, the Afghan community and the residents of Japan, and again thanked the organizers for their hospitality.

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2018. 19. 09 Meeting with H.E. Ambassador of Yemen.

Meeting with H.E. Ambassador of Yemen.

September 19, 2018: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to receive H.E. Mr. Samir Mohamed Hamud Khamis, Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen in Japan, for a meeting at the Afghan Embassy in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat welcomed H.E. Ambassador Mr. Khamis to the embassy and expressed his pleasure at having the opportunity to meet. Further H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed his hopes for a strengthening of good relations between both Afghanistan and Yemen, as well as between their respective embassies. In return, H.E. Mr. Khamis thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for meeting with him today as well as for his kind words. He assured him that Yemen would continue to stand by Afghanistan to ensure further progress and prosperity for their respective countries, as well as work together with them and the international community to help further global peace. Both of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors further discussed topic regarding human rights concerning the people of both their countries and agreed to work together in the future to strengthen their bilateral ties.

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2018. 04. 09 Meeting with H.E. Ambassador of Uzbekistan.

Meeting with H.E. Ambassador of Uzbekistan.

September 4, 2018: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to meet with H.E. Mr. Gayrat Ganievich Fazilov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Japan, at the Uzbekistan Embassy in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Mr. Otabek Gaipov, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Japan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat thank H.E. Ambassador Mr. Fazilov for making time to meet with him. Further, he express his sincerest thanks on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the continuous and very generous support by the people and Government of their good neighboring country of Uzbekistan over the years during the rebuilding and reconstruction of Afghanistan on its way towards achieving peace. Additionally he thanked H.E. Mr. Fazilov for the many great and promising international and regional collaborative projects, which will help to revitalize their economies and improve the lives of their respective people.

In return, H.E. Mr. Fazilov thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for meeting with him today as well as for his kind words. He assured him that Uzbekistan would continue to stand by Afghanistan to ensure further progress and prosperity as well as work together with them and the international community to help further regional and global peace. Both gentlemen expressed their hopes for the continued brotherly relations between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and for the strengthening of ties between their two embassies.

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2018. 17. 08 Courtesy Call by H.E. Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Japan Mr. Rhamani Movahed

Courtesy Call by H.E. Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Japan Mr. Rhamani Movahed

August 17, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure to receive His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Morteza Rahmani Movahed of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tokyo for a Courtesy Call at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador. Dr. Mohabbat extended his sincerest words of appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed for visiting the Embassy of Afghanistan, and he congratulated him for his appointment as the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tokyo. He also expressed his gratitude toward the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for their assistance in rebuilding Afghanistan. On the importance of the occasion, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat wished H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed luck and success in all his future diplomatic endeavors while in return, H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed thanked H.E. Ambassador. Dr. Mohabbat for welcoming him to the Embassy of Afghanistan and for expressing his cordial words. He also extended his sincerest aspiration to continue maintaining the warm and prosperous ties between their respected nations and their honorable Embassies. With the courtesy of both of Their Excellencies, they mutually expressed the importance of strengthening and deepening the meaningful relations between Afghanistan and Iran and seek to maintain the honoring of their liaisons.

Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

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2018. 17. 08 Courtesy Call by H.E. Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Japan Mr. Rhamani Movahed

Courtesy Call by H.E. Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Japan Mr. Rhamani Movahed

August 17, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure to receive His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Morteza Rahmani Movahed of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tokyo for a Courtesy Call at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador. Dr. Mohabbat extended his sincerest words of appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed for visiting the Embassy of Afghanistan, and he congratulated him for his appointment as the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tokyo. He also expressed his gratitude toward the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for their assistance in rebuilding Afghanistan. On the importance of the occasion, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat wished H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed luck and success in all his future diplomatic endeavors while in return, H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed thanked H.E. Ambassador. Dr. Mohabbat for welcoming him to the Embassy of Afghanistan and for expressing his cordial words. He also extended his sincerest aspiration to continue maintaining the warm and prosperous ties between their respected nations and their honorable Embassies. With the courtesy of both of Their Excellencies, they mutually expressed the importance of strengthening and deepening the meaningful relations between Afghanistan and Iran and seek to maintain the honoring of their liaisons.

Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

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2018. 15. 08 President of Gyros Corporation Mr. Yamaguchi visits the Embassy

President of Gyros Corporation Mr. Yamaguchi visits the Embassy

August 15, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure to welcome once again Mr. Takao Yamaguchi, President of the Gyros Corporation, at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

Following up the meeting in July, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed, on behalf of the people and the Government of Afghanistan, once more his warmest welcome and appreciation to the Gyros Corporation and Mr. Yamaguchi for the steadfast support of major infrastructural projects, such as the Kabul airport, and the developing Afghanistan. Dr. Mohabbat also expressed his sincerest gratitude towards Mr. Yamaguchi and his company who have been working on behalf of the will and generosity of the Japanese people and Government. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat was delighted to hear that the Gyros Corporation made significant progress on the Kabul airport and regarded their partnership as an essential component for deepening collaboration between Japan and Afghanistan. Likewise, Mr. Yamaguchi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words, for making time in his schedule, and his keen interest to maintain the longstanding relationship between Gyros and Afghanistan.

The meeting was also attended by First Secretary Mr. Basir Ahamad Hamdard and First Secretary Dr. Rahim Azimi.

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2018. 15. 08 President of Gyros Corporation Mr. Yamaguchi visits the Embassy

President of Gyros Corporation Mr. Yamaguchi visits the Embassy

August 15, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure to welcome once again Mr. Takao Yamaguchi, President of the Gyros Corporation, at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

Following up the meeting in July, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed, on behalf of the people and the Government of Afghanistan, once more his warmest welcome and appreciation to the Gyros Corporation and Mr. Yamaguchi for the steadfast support of major infrastructural projects, such as the Kabul airport, and the developing Afghanistan. Dr. Mohabbat also expressed his sincerest gratitude towards Mr. Yamaguchi and his company who have been working on behalf of the will and generosity of the Japanese people and Government. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat was delighted to hear that the Gyros Corporation made significant progress on the Kabul airport and regarded their partnership as an essential component for deepening collaboration between Japan and Afghanistan. Likewise, Mr. Yamaguchi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words, for making time in his schedule, and his keen interest to maintain the longstanding relationship between Gyros and Afghanistan.

The meeting was also attended by First Secretary Mr. Basir Ahamad Hamdard and First Secretary Dr. Rahim Azimi.

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2018.27.2 Accompanying H.E. Deputy Minister Andisha to Visit H.E. Deputy Foreign Minster Sato

Accompanying H.E. Deputy Minister Andisha to Visit H.E. Deputy Foreign Minster Sato.

February 27, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of accompanying His Excellency Deputy Minister Nasir Ahmad Andisha of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Afghanistan, and Mr. Bashir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary, to pay a visit to His Excellency Masahisa Sato. Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan. 

H.E. Dr. Andisha and H.E. Dr. Mohabbat first gave thanks to Japan for their continued support for over 16 years and then paid homage to the international community, and particularly Japan, for their aid towards the development of Afghanistan. H.E. Mr. Sato in return warmly welcomed H.E. Mr. Andisha to Japan and thanked he and H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for their kind words. 

Further, H.E. Dr. Andisha stated that Afghanistan’s current successes have largely been lead by Japan’s help and assistance throughout the years. In return, H.E. Mr. Sato promised on behalf of Japan that they would continue to stand with and help Afghanistan in the coming years. H.E. Mr. Sato also wished H.E. Dr. Andisha a pleasant and fruitful trip in Japan.

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2017.13.11 Luncheon with LFEC members at the Embassy of Afghanistan

Luncheon with LFEC members at the Embassy of Afghanistan

November 13, 2017: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of hosting a luncheon with LFEC (Ladies of the International Friendship Exchange Council) members at the Embassy of Afghanistan. Mr. Ahmad Bashir Ghafoori, First Secretary and Consul; Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary; Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary; and Mr. Abdulzaman Akbari, Third Secretary were also present. Around thirty distinguished guests from LFEC attended the luncheon.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat began the event by giving a speech in which he extended his most gracious welcome to all those in attendance and thanked them for coming. Hirokyuki Yushita, Senior Managing Director, Ms. Ayako Kuki, Board Chairperson of LFEC, and Ms. Toshiko Komura, Board Member gave speeches in which they stressed the importance of cross-cultural communication and understanding in order to achieve global peace and stability. Following the speeches, Mr. Ashraf Baburi, Accounting Affairs for the Embassy, gave a greatly received presentation on the rich, ancient history and culture of Afghanistan. Throughout the event, guests also enjoyed traditional Afghan food prepared by the Embassy’s chef.

2017.30.10 Courtesy Call on H.E. Ambassador of Kyrgyz Republic.

Courtesy Call on H.E. Ambassador of Kyrgyz Republic.

October 30, 2017: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of making a courtesy call on His Excellency Mr. Chingiz Aidarbekov, Ambassador of the Embassy of Kyrgyz Republic in Tokyo, at the Kyrgyz Embassy. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

H.E. Ambassador Mr. Aidarbekov expressed his sincere appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat for his visit, and warmly 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 in his endeavors throughout his mission remarking that he was certain to do so due to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat’s long time and experience in Japan.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Aidarbekov for his kind words as well as for making time to meet. He also expressed his gratitude to the people and Government of their neighboring country Kyrgyz Republic for their support of Afghanistan in its rebuilding process. The collaborative projects such as CASA-1000 and the railroad projects will ensure better livelihoods and quality of life for the Afghan people as well as help to stimulate the Afghan Economy. He asked for Kyrgyz continued assistance and cooperation with Afghanistan with further support and financial projects in order to further establish economic stability and to bolster the import/export between the two countries. Additionally H.E. Dr. Mohabbat updated H.E. Mr. Aidarbekov on the many progressive achievements in Afghanistan over the past 15 years especially those undertaken since the formation of the National Unity Government. H.E. Mr. Aidarbekov expressed his thanks for H.E. Dr. Mohabbat’s kind words and promised to ensure that the two countries would work together to strengthen their bonds and continue the regional advancement towards peace and security. The two ambassadors agreed to build stronger and more profound relations between their respective countries and embassies, and further 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.