2018.20.11 Attendance of the Honorary Doctorate Conferral Ceremony at Waseda University

Attendance of the Honorary Doctorate Conferral Ceremony at Waseda University

November 20, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the Honorary Doctorate Conferral Ceremony and Commemorative Speech at Ono Memorial Hall at Waseda University.


Remarks were given by Dr. Peter Mauruer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, whom was being commemorated, and the President of Waseda, Kaoru Kamata. The attendance was that of great honor and highlighted the extraordinary assistance provided by Japan and the Red Cross. However, most importantly, the event was to honor Dr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, for his service in a leadership capacity, and his significant expansion of humanitarian aid activities, and contribution to peace, and the security of the world. While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat gave thanks to the President of ICRC, Dr. Peter Maurer, on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan for their many great contributions to peace and health in Afghanistan over the years which has made significant differences in the lives of the Afghan people. In return, Dr. Maurer thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and assured him that the Red Cross would continue to meet the needs of Afghanistan whenever needed.

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2017. 13. 07 Mr. Ghafoori Attends the 30th Peace Diplomats Forum

Mr. Ghafoori Attends the 30th Peace Diplomats Forum

July 13, 2017: Mr. Ghafoori, First Secretary and Consul of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan, attended the 30th Peace Diplomats Forum held at the Hotel Leport Kojimachi. The event was organized by the Universal Peace Federation, whose mission is to promote individuals and organizations that help build peace across the world. The keynote address was given by Prof. Mariko Kawano, Professor of International Law at Waseda University School of Law. The topic of the address was “The Rule of Law in the Sea and Japan’s Ocean Policy.”

After the opening speech, there was time for the diplomats to converse among themselves about the issues that had been raised. Mr. Ghafoori had the pleasure to speak with Mr. Yasuhiro Ishii, the Executive Director of the Peace Diplomats Forum, and Mr. Masahisa Hayashi, Representative Director of the Institute for Peace Policies and Professor Emeritus at Waseda University and Yokohama City University. Mr. Ghafoori was able to discuss with them various matters related to the challenges of building peace in the world today.

Mr. Ghafoori additionally had the opportunity to confer with Prof. Mariko Kawano. They discussed many issues related to the keynote address and the difficulties that must be overcome in order to make the world a more peaceful place for citizens of all nations.

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