2019.10.10 Attendance at the 5th Annual Innovation for Cool Earth Forum at Hotel Chinzanso.

Attendance at the 5th Annual Innovation for Cool Earth Forum at Hotel Chinzanso.

October 10, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the 5th Annual “Innovation for Cool Earth Forum” at the Hotel Chinzanso in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Dr. Rahim Azimi, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.
The event, hosted and co-hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), The New and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and the Ministry of the Environment (MOE), strived to provide a platform to promote discussions and cooperation among researchers, business partners and people, and policy makers from around the world in order to address climate change through innovation of energy and environmental technologies including their dissemination.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat expressed his congratulations, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to the event organizers, sponsors, and Steering Member Committee for conducting a most beneficial and informative event. While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the opportunity to meet and converse with others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, industry leaders, and other distinguished guests.
 

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2018.06.10 Attendance at the 2018 Minato Citizens’ Festival

Attendance at the 2018 Minato Citizens’ Festival

October 6th, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the 37th Minato Citizens’ Festival in the very international area of Minato-ku, Tokyo. Also in attendance were Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary; Dr. Rahim Azimi, First Secretary; Mr. Asif Agah; Second Secretary, all of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting Hon. Mr. Ichiro Aisawa, the member of House of Representatives and former Senior Vice-Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and H.E. Ambassador Mr. Chingiz Aidarbekov, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Japan, as well as several other of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with Missions in Japan, members of government, and other distinguished guests.

At the Minato Citizens’ Festival, embassies and other institutions have booths showcasing the culture, history, tourism, and various highlights of each country. This year, the residents of Tokyo and adjacent areas joined hands to celebrate the growing cultural diversity and international community in Japan, creating a momentum toward the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Embassy of Afghanistan’s Public Relations Office, under the supervision of Mr. Ashraf Baburi and Ms. Allyson Diaz, was honored to present our Afghan saffron and saffron lemon tea, Afghan traditional dish Mantu, henna culture, and precious Lapis Lazuli stones, for the approximately a thousand visitors to the booth to purchase, all of which were cordially welcomed and well-received.

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2018.05.10 Memorial Service Reception Mourning the Late Mr. Ashor Azimi

Memorial Service Reception Mourning the Late Mr. Ashor Azimi.

October 5, 2018: It was with a very heavy heart and much reverence that His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat held a memorial service reception mourning the passing of the late Mr. Ashor Azimi at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Also present to receive and greet mourners were all of the diplomats and staff of the Embassy.

Mr. Ashor Azimi was born in 1967, Nili City, Daikundi Province, Afghanistan. Prior to his untimely passing, Mr. Ashor Azimi served as the Minister Counsellor for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan. Over the span of his life, he attained many significant achievements and held many roles in service of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan all over the world. His many accomplishments, hard work, dedication, warmhearted character, and intellectual abilities left an enduring mark on all those fortunate enough to work with him and consider him a friend, and helped to pave the road of progress for the Afghan people.

Following some recitations from the Holy Quran, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat gave a very heartfelt tribute to his longtime friend, Mr. Azimi who he felt had been a great gift not only to the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, but also to the embassy. He expressed his sorrow at the untimely passing of someone of such good character as well as his prayers for Mr. Azimi’s soul and for the comfort of his family during this difficult time. Others offered their reflections and prayers on behalf of Mr. Azimi, after which all of the guests shared in lunch prepared in honor of the occasion.

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2018.03.10 Attendance at National Day and German Unity Day Reception

Attendance at National Day and German Unity Day Reception.

October 3, 2018: It was a pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Day of German Unity, a National Day reception for the Federal Republic of Germany, at the German Ambassador’s Residence in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his sincere congratulations, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to H.E. Ambassador Dr. Hans Carl Freiherr von Werthern of Germany in honor of this auspicious occasion. Further, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat added that Afghanistan is always thankful for the long support and assistance of the people and Government of the Federal Republic of Germany over the years. Germany has stood steadfast with Afghanistan during the rebuilding process, helping to bring Afghanistan to its current progress & achievements; close to actualizing peace. In return, H.E. Dr. Freiherr von Werthern conveyed appreciation for H.E. Ambassador Mohabbat’s attendance and reaffirmed that Germany would continue to stand with Afghanistan well into the future and expressed hopes for maintaining good bilateral relations between Germany and Afghanistan.

While at the reception, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with H.E. Mr. Taro Kono, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to whom he expressed sincerest congratulations on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for his reappointment to the position and conveyed his wishes for continued warm and amicable relations between Afghanistan and Japan during his tenure. In return, H.E. Minister Kono thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and reaffirmed that Japan would continue to stand with Afghanistan well into the future. Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting with others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, governmental officials, as well as distinguished guests all present in honor of the occasion.

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2018.03.10 Attendance at the National Day and the Armed Forces Day Reception for the Republic of Korea

Attendance at the National Day and the Armed Forces Day Reception for the Republic of Korea.

October 3, 2018: It was a pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the National Day and the Armed Forces Day Reception for the Republic of Korea at the Hotel New Otani in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his congratulations, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Lee Su Hoon in honor of this auspicious occasion as well as sincere appreciation for the generous support Korea has provided to Afghanistan as it’s strived for peace and prosperity. In return, H.E. Ambassador Lee expressed his appreciation to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance at the reception. He assured that the Republic of Korea would continue to stand with Afghanistan.

While at the reception, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with H.E. Mr. Takashi Yamashita, newly appointed Minister of Justice to whom he expressed congratulations on his new appointment and wished him the best of successes in the position. He also met with others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, governmental officials, as well as distinguished guests all present in honor of the occasion.

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2018.01.10 Attendance at 58th Independence Day Reception for the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Attendance at 58th Independence Day Reception for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

October 1, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the 58th Independence Day Celebration for the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the Hotel New Otani in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Abdul Hameed Hashimi, Third Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his sincerest congratulations on this most auspicious occasion to H.E. Prof. Mohammed Gana Yisa, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Japan. In return, H.E. Ambassador Prof. Yisa thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words and wished for the continuation and strengthening of friendly and profound relations between Afghanistan and Nigeria. Additionally while at the reception, he had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, and members of several Governments present in honor of the auspicious occasion.


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2018.01.10 Luncheon Meeting with H.E. Mr. Iwama, Chief of Protocol for MOFA Japan.

Luncheon Meeting with H.E. Mr. Iwama, Chief of Protocol for MOFA Japan.

October 1, 2018: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to host a lunch meeting for H.E. Mr. Kiminori Iwama, Chief of Protocol for Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, in Tokyo.

H.E. Dr. Bashir Mohabbat expressed his gratitude to H.E. Mr. Iwama for making time in his schedule to meet and share lunch together and congratulated him on his recent appointment to the position of Chief of Protocol. In return, H.E. Mr. Iwama expressed appreciation for the invitation to meet and discuss topics of importance to both. Further, and on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed appreciation for the steadfast and benevolent support and assistance of the noble nation of Japan which has stood by Afghanistan throughout the rebuilding process as it strives for further peace and prosperity. He also asked that Japan continue to standby Afghanistan and help it to further develop self-sustainability and opportunities for improving Afghan business and the economy. In return, H.E. Mr. Iwama expressed wishes that their bonds will continue to grow and deepen the relations between the two countries well into the future.

 

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