2018.6.7 Mr. Hamdard attends JIIA Symposium on "Looking Back at Asia in the 20th Century from the Perspectives of International Relations and State-Building" at the International House of Japan

Mr. Hamdard attends JIIA Symposium on "Looking Back at Asia in the 20th Century from the Perspectives of International Relations and State-Building" at the International House of Japan

July 06, 2018: First Secretary and Head of Political Affairs Mr. Basir Hamdard had the great pleasure and honor to attend The Japan Institute for International Affairs (JIIA) Symposium on "Looking Back at Asia in the 20th Century from the Perspectives of International Relations and State-Building" at the International House of Japan in Minato (Tokyo) together with His Excellency Dr. Bashir Mohabbat. The JIIA organized this symposium to enhance public awareness of international affairs and develop global networks and collaboration.

Also present at the event was Mr. Shinichi KITAOKA, President of the Japan International Cooperations Agency (JICA), Former President of the International University of Japan, and former Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations. He and H.E. Dr. Mohabbat, and Mr. Hamdard were able to speak to one another and discuss their views on Asia’s international relations in the past and how they believe relations between Afghanistan and Japan will progress in the future. Mr. Hamdard thanked Mr. Hitaoka for the pleasure of speaking with him, and in return, Mr. Hitaoka thanked Mr. Hamdard for attending the symposium and sharing his time.

Both, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard were honored to receive the invitation to the symposium to hear distinguished speakers from around the world speak on current international affairs and Japanese foreign policy and to offer their insights on issues as well.

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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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