2017.26.10 Mr. Ghafoori Attends Reception Hosted by Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the United States of America

Mr. Ghafoori Attends Reception Hosted by Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the United States of America.

October 17, 2017: It was a pleasure for Mr. Ahmad Bashir Ghafoori, First Secretary and Consul for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan, to attend a reception hosted by Mr. Joseph M. Young, Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the United States of America in Japan.

Mr. Ghafoori expressed his thanks on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to the people and Government of the United States of America through Mr. Young for hosting the occasion, as well as gave his sincerest thanks for the United States’ steadfast and continuous support of Afghanistan in its rebuilding process over the years during its road to progress and democracy. He further expressed his thanks for President Donald Trump’s pledge of support in planning for active steps to achieving further regional peace, security, and stability, as well as his wishes to make deeper and more profound the relationship and cooperation between Afghanistan and America. In return, Mr. Young thanked Mr. Ghafoori for his attendance, his kind words, and reavowed the promises and agreements made by the United States to further support Afghanistan on it mission to achieve greater peace , security, and stability.

Also, in attendance were several Heads of Missions and Diplomats with missions in Japan, members of parliament, and other dignified guests, several of whom Mr. Ghafoori met with and discussed many topics of mutual interest such as the many progressive achievements in Afghanistan over the past 16 years, especially those undertaken since the formation of the National Unity Government, as well as the recent speeches by leaders of allied nations planning to actively assist in achieving further peace and security in Afghanistan.

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2017.17.10 Mr. Ghafoori Attends Reception Hosted by Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the United States of America

Mr. Ghafoori Attends Reception Hosted by Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the United States of America.

October 17, 2017: It was a pleasure for Mr. Ahmad Bashir Ghafoori, First Secretary and Consul for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan, to attend a reception hosted by Mr. Joseph M. Young, Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the United States of America in Japan.

Mr. Ghafoori expressed his thanks on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to the people and Government of the United States of America through Mr. Young for hosting the occasion, as well as gave his sincerest thanks for the United States’ steadfast and continuous support of Afghanistan in its rebuilding process over the years during its road to progress and democracy. He further expressed his thanks for President Donald Trump’s pledge of support in planning for active steps to achieving further regional peace, security, and stability, as well as his wishes to make deeper and more profound the relationship and cooperation between Afghanistan and America. In return, Mr. Young thanked Mr. Ghafoori for his attendance, his kind words, and reavowed the promises and agreements made by the United States to further support Afghanistan on it mission to achieve greater peace , security, and stability.

Also, in attendance were several Heads of Missions and Diplomats with missions in Japan, members of parliament, and other dignified guests, several of whom Mr. Ghafoori met with and discussed many topics of mutual interest such as the many progressive achievements in Afghanistan over the past 16 years, especially those undertaken since the formation of the National Unity Government, as well as the recent speeches by leaders of allied nations planning to actively assist in achieving further peace and security in Afghanistan.

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http://www.afghanembassyjp.com/en/embassy/?pn=2157

2017. 11. 09 Courtesy Call on H.E. Ambassador of Denmark

Courtesy Call on H.E. Ambassador of Denmark

September 11, 2017: Mr. Basir Hamdard, First Secretary, had the honor and pleasure of accompanying His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat during a courtesy call with H.E. Mr. Freddy Svane, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, at the Danish Embassy in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Mr. Svane expressed his warm welcome to H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard, and sincerely congratulated H.E. Dr. Mohabbat 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. In return, Mr. Hamdard thanked H.E. Mr. Svane for making time in his schedule for the meeting as well as thanked him, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for the long support and assistance of the people and Government of the Kingdom of Denmark. Denmark has stood with Afghanistan during the rebuilding process, helping to bring Afghanistan to its current progress & achievements, and their help and sacrifices, like others from the international community hold a place of appreciation and honor in the heart of Afghans.

Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard updated H.E. Mr. Svane 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. Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard expressed their optimism for the relationship between Denmark and Afghanistan becoming stronger, and also expressed the resolve that Afghanistan has had and will always continue to have the door open for discussion towards securing peace with those in opposition to it. The gentlemen 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.

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2017. 06. 09 Courtesy Call on H.E. Ambassador of Singapore

Courtesy Call on H.E. Ambassador of Singapore

September 6, 2017: Mr. Basir Hamdard, First Secretary, had the honor and pleasure of accompanying His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat during a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Lui Tuck Yew, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore, at the Singaporean embassy in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Mr. Lui Tuck Yew expressed his sincere appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard for their visit, and warmly congratulated H.E. Dr. Mohabbat 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. Mr. Hamdard also wholeheartedly congratulated H.E. Mr. Lui on also having just begun his Ambassadorship mission in Japan as well, having presented his credentials to H.M. the Emperor of Japan on the same day as H.E. Dr. Mohabbat, and wished him every success and ease during his tenure, assured of their earnest ability to work with each other.

Mr. Hamdard thanked the people and Government of the Republic of Singapore for all of their help and cooperation fostering specialized training of Afghans in many various fields, for further developing Afghanistan’s human capacity building that is so essentially needs, and its great part in the rebuilding of Afghanistan. He also most sincerely thanked Singapore for very well and warmly receiving H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani during his visit to Singapore on April 7, 2017. Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard updated H.E. Mr. Lui on the many progressive achievements in Afghanistan over the past 15 years especially those undertaken since the formation of the National Unity Government, and asked for Singapore’s support in helping to provide more Master’s and Doctoral course acceptance opportunities, especially in the studies of Economics, for Afghan students in the future, as well as to advance Singapore's investment in the economics and import/export opportunities of Afghanistan.

H.E. Mr. Lui thanked Mr. Hamdard for his kind words as well as for the continuous close and excellent relations between the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo and the Embassy of Singapore in Tokyo. He assured him that he would pass on H.E. Dr. Mohabbat’s request to the proper Singapore officials so that together the two countries could work on addressing the needs. The gentlemen 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.

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2017. 04. 09 Courtesy Call on Hon. Mr. Isao Iijima

Courtesy Call on Hon. Mr. Isao Iijima

September 4, 2017: Mr. Basir Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, had the honor and pleasure of accompanying His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat during a courtesy call with the Honorable Mr. Isao Iijima, Advisor to the H.E. the Prime Minister of Japan and Senior Fellow of Keidanren, at his office in the Prime Minister’s secretariat.

Hon. Mr. Isao Iijima extended a sincere and warm welcome to his long time friend H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard, as well as congratulated H.E. Dr. Mohabbat on his recent appointment as the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Japan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Iijima for his kind words and praised the strong friendship and relationship between Afghanistan and Japan, which he likened very much to their own personal friendship.

Moreover, Mr. Hamdard also thanked Hon. Mr. Iijima, on behalf of people of Afghanistan, for Japan’s steadfast and continuous support of Afghanistan over the years during its road to progress and democracy. In addition, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat asked that Hon. Mr. Iijima's kind assistance to continue Japan’s support for Afghanistan in the future, especially in the realm of economics in the private sector as well as international trade. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard expressed their hope that Hon. Mr. Iijima would use his considerable influence as Senior Fellow of Keidanren, Japan's largest Association of economic federation, to encourage the Japanese private sector to further invest in Afghanistan, thus promoting advanced trade between Afghanistan and Japan. Hon. Mr. Iijima vowed that Japan would stand with Afghanistan and give further support towards economic development of the country. The gentlemen further discussed topics of mutual interest including the recent speeches by leaders of allied nations planning for active steps to achieving further peace and security in Afghanistan, as well as Japan eagerness to advance its investment in the economics and import/export of Afghanistan with further progress in the security sector as it has been attaining under the National Unity Government.

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