13/07/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Egypt’s National Day Reception

July 13, 2015:

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the honor to attend the National Day Reception of the Arab Republic of Egypt at its embassy in Tokyo, held by H.E. Ambassador of Egypt Ismail Khairat. A large number of guests from both public and private sectors attended the reception, many Ambassadors among them. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie warmly congratulated H.E. Ambassador Ismail Khairat for the National Day of the great country he represents.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie enjoyed warm conversation with H.E. Mrs. Ogata, Adviser to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and former president of JICA, The Honorable Mr. Motohiro Oono, DPJ member of the House of Councillors, The Honorable Ms. Yuriko Koike, former Minister of Environment and member of the House of Representatives, and The Honorable Mr. Kazuyuki Hamada, former Parliamentary Secretary Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Vice Minister for international Affairs and current member of the House of Councillors.

10/07/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Iftar Dinner at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

July 10, 2015:

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the honor to attend the Iftar dinner at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, during which H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his deepest gratitude for the invitation. In return, H.E. Ambassador Farukh Amil of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan thanked H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie for his presence. Issues of mutual interest were discussed among the ambassadors in a very pleasant manner as Iftar is an occasion to share common values within the diversity of the Muslim world.

8/07/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Iftar Dinner at the Embassy of Republic of Turkey hosted by H.E. Ambassador Meriç

July 8, 2015:

It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie to attend the Iftar Dinner at the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey during the most Holy Month of Ramadan. H.E. Ambassador Ahmet Bülent Meriç, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, warmly welcomed H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and expressed his gratitude for attending the event during which mutual issues were discussed among the Ambassadors.

Along with wonderful meal, strong brotherhood interaction between both nations and their bright future were mentioned. H.E. Ambassador Meriç also assured that Turkey will continue to support Afghanistan as a brother country.

In response, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, on behalf of the People and Government of Afghanistan, deeply expressed his gratitude for Turkey to support the reconstruction of Afghanistan, especially through troops putting all their energy in order to improve safety and security in Afghanistan.

3/07/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Meets With H.E. Lieutenant General Murad Ali Murad

July 3, 2015:

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the honor to welcome H.E. Lieutenant General Murad Ali Murad, First Deputy Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

H.E. Lieutenant General Murad Ali Murad, as the head of the delegation, paid official visit to Japan and met with a number of high-ranking officials of the Government of Japan.

In the presence of the military delegation and Mr. Mohammad Yasir Karimi, Second Secretary of the Embassy, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and H.E. Lieutenant General Murad Ali Murad discussed Afghanistan’s security situation and the importance of the International Community assistance to Afghanistan, of which Japan plays a key role.

H.E. Lieutenant General Murad Ali Murad stated that the Afghan National Security Forces have the capability to overcome the security challenges, but need further equipment and training.

3/07/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends the Celebration of the Independence of the United States of America at the Tokyo American Club

July 3, 2015:

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the honor to attend the celebration of the independence of the United States of America held at the Tokyo American Club. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie highly congratulated H.E. U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Bouvier Kennedy and President of the Tokyo American Club Mr. John Durkin.

The presence of Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Hitachi particularly reinforced the exceptional nature of the reception as the United States of America and Japan are both crucial actors of Afghanistan’s recovery.

Also, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the pleasure to discuss with Mr. Hiroyuki Yushita, Special Advisor to H.I.H Prince Hitachi, Mr. Alexander R. Jampel, Partner and Attorney at Foreign Law for Baker&McKenzie, and Mr. Dan Smith, Executive Producer for Fox International Channels.

30/06/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Meets With H.E. Prime Minister Abe at Iftar Reception

June 30, 2015:

His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the honor of meeting with His Excellency Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a reception hosted by the Prime Minister in relation to Iftar during the most Holy Month of Ramadan. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie communicated that His Excellency President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah had both conveyed their very best regards to him and had expressed their gratitude to him for Japan's magnanimous support. In return, H.E. Prime Minister Abe expressed his thanks and best wishes to H.E. President Ghani and to H.E. Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie also met with the President of the governing LDP's partner party Komieto, and long time friend of Afghanistan, His Excellency Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi, the Director-General of MoFA Japan's Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau The Honorable Mr. Tsukasa Uemura, the Deputy Director-General of African Affairs Department in the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau The Honorable Mr. Ken Okaniwa, and the Senior Vince-Minister of Cabinet Office The Honorable Mr. Yasutoshi Nishimura and issues of mutual interest were discussed. The Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs The Honorable Mr. Kentaro Sonoura was particularly interested in Afghanistan's current situation and expressed that he prays for peace and stability in the country.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie met with numerous members of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors, including with The Honorable Mr. Ichiro Kanke, The Honorable Mr. Akiba Kenya, The Honorable Colonel Masahisa Sato, and The Honorable Mr. Masahisa Sato.

29/06/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Russian Condolence Book Signing Ceremony

June 29, 2015:

With a sense of sorrow, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie attended the condolence book signing ceremony to honor the passing of Russia's former Prime Minister His Excellency Mr. Yevgeny Primakov at the age of eight-five. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his prayers, sympathies and thoughts for those in mourning during this time of sadness.