23/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Meets Chairman Nikai at LDP Headquarters

April 23, 2015: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the honor of traveling to the headquarters of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic party in order to meet with the Chairman of the General Council of the LDP, The Honorable Mr. Toshihiro Nikai, to facilitate the reenactment of the highly significant and influential Afghan-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League.

In tandem with long time friend of Afghanistan and President of the Educational Foundation of Nippon Sport Science University Group the esteemed Mr. Kenshiro Matsunami, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie started the required formalities and provided information for renewing the Afghan-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League, which will act to ensure close ties are further strengthened at the highest levels of government between the two countries through increased communication, understanding and cooperation.

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22/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Participates In GCC Seminar and Reception

April 22, 2015: The successful achievement of foreign investment and foreign economic activity in Afghanistan is one of the most fundamental pillars for facilitating the country's integration into regional and global markets. With the goal of contributing to the accomplishment of such a vital goal, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie proactively participated in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf's "Days In Japan" seminar. After GCC Secretary General His Excellency Dr. Adbul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani's and the Manager of Gas Development for Qatar Petroleum the distinguished Mr. Khalid Mohaammad Al-Hitmi's speeches, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie created many opportunities to lay foundations for future foreign economic involvement in Afghanistan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie gave briefings, including to the Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs as Ambassador for the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Gulf region the esteemed Mr. Shigeru Endo and Senior Adviser for the Organisation for Small and Medium Enterprises and Regional Development the distinguished Mr. Tamotsu Tomiyama, regarding Afghanistan's huge potential in mining which can be realized with appropriate levels of investment. Invitations were offered to travel to Afghanistan, to witness first hand the enormity of the country's extractive industry capacity. 

The opportunity was also taken by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie to thank all GCC Ambassadors for their country's support of Afghanistan and in return, they expressed their appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie for participating in both the event's morning and evening sessions despite his hectic schedule. Cordial conversations were held with a wide variety of esteemed participants including Special Assistant to MoFA Japan Mr. Yasuji Ishigaki, Manager of the Director's Office of the Arab Islamic Institute in Tokyo Mr. Furat Mohammad Ali Bantan, and with Managing Director of the Japan-Saudi Arabia Society Mr. Ryuei Izumi.

To further introduce the private sector to Afghanistan's broad potential, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had a meeting with Director of Business Development Mr. Kazuko Ogawa and Director of Sales Yutaka Shishikura of Conrad Tokyo, who extended their support for future possibilities in the Afghan market.

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22/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Cafe Democrats

April 22, 2015: Afghanistan has been benefiting from the increasingly robust relations it shares with both major parties in Japanese politics and it was with the goal of further strengthening such ties that His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie attended the opposition's Cafe Democrats exchange forum. Opening remarks were made by the DPJ's Director General of the Internal Department The Honorable Mr. Yukihisa Fujita, which was followed by the Chair of the Diet Committee The Honorable Mr. Yoshiaki Takaki speaking regarding the DPJ's agenda over the coming months. Moderated by member of the House of Councillors The Honorable Mr. Michihiro Ishibashi, the briefing session provided valuable insights into both domestic and international policies.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, expressed his utmost gratitude to Their Honorables Mr. Fujita, Mr. Takai and Mr. Ishibashi for their generous and steadfast support for Afghanistan's development. Director General The Honorable Mr. Fujita promised that Japan would continue to support Afghanistan and, symbolic of the strong friendship that has been ever increasing in recent years, accepted an invitation by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie to visit Afghanistan in the near future.

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22/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Ambassador for Palestine's End of Mission Reception

April 22, 2015: Palestine is a key focal point in global consciousness and Afghanistan always does its utmost to support its Palestinian brothers and sisters. As a world power, Japan has global influence and His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie spent considerable time persisting to assist Palestine when attending a ceremony to commemorate the start of the mission of Japan's Ambassador to Palestine His Excellency Mr. Takeshi Okubo, who previously served with the highest of distinction as Japan's former Director of Afghanistan Assistance Planning Division. H.E. Ambassador Mr. Okubo consequently attained the fervent admiration of the people and Government of Afghanistan.

Also present at the ceremony was Ambassador in charge of Japan's Cultural Exchange and former Ambassador to Afghanistan His Excellency Mr. Hideo Sato, Associate Professor Dr. El-Moamen Abdalla, and The Asahi Shimbun's Foreign News Editor Mr. Tsutomu Ishiai, who H.E. Amabssador Dr. Fatimie all spent time with, amongst others, to, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, promote Afghanistan's national interests.

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17/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Bangla New Year Reception

April 17, 2015: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie took great pleasure in attending Bangla New Year Celebrations at the Embassy of Bangladesh. In what was a pleasant atmosphere filled with festivities, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, his congratulations to Her Excellency Ambassador Mrs. Fahmida Jabeen and wished the nation of Bangladesh the very best for the year to come.

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17/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Cherry Blossom Party Hosted By H.E. Prime Minister Abe

 

April 17, 2015: Hosted by Prime Minister of Japan His Excellency Shinzo Abe, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Ambassadress Fatimie had the rare privilege of participating in a cherry blossom party at the Shinjuku Gardens with many distinguished officials from the Japanese Government also in attendance.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the honor of meeting with many high ranking members of the Japanese Government including, but not limited to, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology His Excellency Mr. Hirofumi Shimomura, Minister of Agriculture His Excellency Mr. Hayashi Yoshimasa, Vice-President of the LDP The Honorable Mr. Masahiko Komura, Chairman of the General Council of the LDP The Honorable Mr. Toshihiro Nikai, Deputy Chairman of the Diet Affairs Committee of the LDP The Honorable Mr. Yoshitaka Sakudrada, and House of Representatives member for the LDP The Honorable Mr. Iwao Horii. 

Working hard to positively represent the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and achieve meaningful outcomes with every possible opportunity, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie throughout the morning communicate to eminent Government officials Afghanistan's profound gratitude to the people and Government of Japan for their unwavering assistance and support. In particular, the progress of the National Unity Government and importance of ongoing cooperation, in order to ensure Afghanistan's continued upward direction toward accomplishing lasting peace and self-reliant development, was also emphasized.

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17/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Speaks At Opening of UNITAR Exhibition

April 17, 2015: Ever increasing bridges of understanding and friendship have been built between the people of Afghanistan and Japan in recent years. The United Nations Research Institute for Training and Research "Photo Exhibition of Afghanistan - Face of Fellowship" is one such example and His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was given the honor of presenting an important speech to the audience as part of the opening ceremony's formalities.

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• UNITAR Speech

Being hosted at the United Nations University, the UNITAR Photo Exhibition of Afghanistan - Face of Fellowship will over the following weeks, present to the Japanese public and international visitors a rare opportunity to experience the world through the eyes of Afghans.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his deep appreciation, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to Head of UNITAR Hiroshima Office Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, Under Secretary General Rector of United Nations University Dr. David Malone, Special Representative of Tokyo Yoneyama Yuai Rotary Club Ms. Hiroko Seki, and to long time friend of the Afghanistan the outstanding Mr. Farooq Asefi. In what was a particulaly special moment, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatime also spent time with some hard working Afghan students who are studying here in Japan and were present at the exhibition's opening.

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