2017.26.12 H.E. Amb. Dr. Mohabbat Congratulates Iraqi Embassy on Momentous Occasion

H.E. Amb. Dr. Mohabbat Congratulates Iraqi Embassy on Momentous Occasion

December 26, 2016: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor of visiting the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Tokyo in order to pen a message of congratulations regarding the inspirational victory of the nation over forces of terror. 

In his message, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat, expressed sincere jubilation, on behalf of the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for the ever-deepening position of peace that is evident through this achievement.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the opportunity to speak with First Secretary Khadija al-Salman, the Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, and to express these sentiments, along gratitude for the positive relations that have existed between their two missions.

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2018.23.12 H.E. Amb. Dr. Mohabbat Conveys to H.M. the Emperor Heartfelt Birthday Congratulations

December 23, 2016: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat was honored with the opportunity to attend the birthday ceremony of H.M. the Emperor of Japan, which is also the National Day of this great nation, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Considering the excellent and historical relations between the two nations and the personal roles of Their Majesties the Imperial Family of Japan, this annual celebration is considered to be a most celebratory occasion.

Having the opportunity to personally greet H.M., H.E. Dr. Mohabbat conveyed, on behalf of H.E. President Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, and the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, sincerest congratulations, and wishes for happiness and fulfillment in what is hoped to be a long and prosperous life. In addition, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed to H.M. the Emperor the gratitude of the aforementioned for the noble nation of Japan’s effect-generating cooperation that has been extended to Afghanistan.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the further honor of interacting with Their Majesties the Imperial Family and conveying congratulations to them as well.

As the event was also attended by all the heads of the missions from around the world in Tokyo, along with their respected spouses, H.E. Ambassador Mohabbat also had the pleasure to greet them.

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2017.22.12 Birthday Reception of H.M. the Emperor hosted by H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs Kono

Birthday Reception of H.M. the Emperor hosted by H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs Kono

December 22, 2016: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the great honor of marking the esteemed birthday of H.M. the Emperor of Japan at Iikura House together with the noble host, H.E. Mr. Taro Kono, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the auspicious opportunity to convey to H.E. Minister Kono sincere congratulations on this most venerated of occasions, further expressing that it is the hope of the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan that H.M. the Emperor continue to enjoy a long and fruitful life and, moreover, that Japan continue to prosper. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed that Afghanistan remains steadfast in its gratitude for the selfless and generous cooperation that Japan has extended to Afghanistan and for the role that H.E. Minister Kono and his ministry have played within.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the great pleasure this evening of further meeting with a great number of dignitaries representing the Japanese government and key groups as well as the honorable missions of the world represented in Japan.

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2017.22.12 Warm welcome extended by Hon. Mr. Yamaguchi of the Komei Party

Warm welcome extended by Hon. Mr. Yamaguchi of the Komei Party

December 22, 2017: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat was extended a warm welcome by the Hon. Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi, Chief Representative of the Komei Party at his office. Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, was also in attendance.

Having had the honor of recently meeting and conversing with the Hon. Mr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Mohabbat was grateful for the chance to formally meet and, on behalf of the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, convey warmest wishes at this year’s end. Dr. Mohabbat expressed sincerely appreciation for the excellent friendship that Hon. Mr. Yamaguchi extended to the embassy and to all of Afghanistan over the course of the past year and for years to date. Furthermore, he expressed, through the Hon. Mr. Yamaguchi, deep gratitude to the Japanese Government and people for the meaningful cooperation that has taken place. Building upon this, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat stated that he is confident that the Hon. Mr. Yamaguchi will remain in 2018 and beyond an excellent bridge between the nations. To that end, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat mentioned two key goals of realizing a visit by H.E. Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to Japan and gaining Japanese investment in Afghanistan’s mining sector. The Hon. Mr. Yamaguchi was positively receptive of the issues discussed and a cordial host.

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2017.21.12 Seasonal Greeting, gratitude conveyed to Hon. Mr. Iijima, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister and Senior Fellow at Keidanren

Seasonal Greeting, gratitude conveyed to Hon. Mr. Iijima, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister and Senior Fellow at Keidanren 

December 21, 2017: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat was warmly received by the Honorable Mr. Isao Iijima, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister and Senior Fellow at Keidanren, at the latter’s office.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat has had the pleasure of enjoying a long and positive relationship with the Hon. Mr. Iijima. For this reason, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat considered it his great honor to take this opportunity to wish the Hon. Mr. Iijima most cordial courtesies as 2017 comes to a close. Considering all that the Hon. Mr. Iijima has done over the years in order to create excellent relations between the two nations of Afghanistan and Japan, Dr. Mohabbat, in addition to expressing deep gratitude, expressed a desire to see this continue into 2018 and beyond. In this sense, he particularly mentioned a desire to realize a visit by H.E. President Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Japan and to realize Japanese investment within Afghanistan’s mining sector.

(photo taken in September of 2017)

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2017.20.12 Mr. Hamdard attends Hon. MP Kihara’s Reception

Mr. Hamdard attends Hon. MP Kihara’s Reception

December 20, 2017: Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary and Political Affairs, attended, with great pleasure, of taking part in a reception organized by the MP Minoru Kihara Support Association in Tokyo at the Hotel New Otani.

The Hon. Parliamentarian, Mr. Kihara, and his association have been organizing now regular events to help foster connections between his esteemed office, the Honorable Japanese parliamentarians, and the foreign missions in Japan.

Mr. Hamdard expressed to Hon. Mr. Kihara, on behalf of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, as well as the government and people, gratitude for holding events such as this, as well as sincere appreciation for the cooperation that Japan has graciously extended to Afghanistan.

Mr. Hamdard had the pleasure of meeting with a number of other esteemed attendees, including Japanese dignitaries as well as international attendees. In speaking with Colonel Jonathan C. Goff of the U.S. Marine Forces, Mr. Hamdard mentioned that Afghanistan is truly grateful for the bravery and sacrifices made by the U.S. and international allies in efforts restore Afghanistan’s peace, particularly complementing the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Hamdard praised the forces for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Afghans and expressed the excellent developments that have been achieved.

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2017.19.12 Independence Day Reception of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Independence Day Reception of the Republic of Kazakhstan 

December 19, 2017: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of joining a reception to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event, hosted by H.E. Mr. Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev and the esteemed Ambassadress, was held at the Hotel Okura Tokyo.

On this celebratory occasion, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat took the opportunity to extend cordial and sincere congratulations to H.E. Ambassador Baudarbek-Kozhatayev and to confer, on behalf of the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, heartfelt gratitude for the Republic of Kazakhstan’s impact-generating cooperation in Afghanistan’s reconstruction and development. In turn, H.E. Ambassador Baudarbek-Kozhatayev graciously welcomed H.E. Dr. Mohabbat to the event and stated that relations between the two nations were not only friendly and positive, but would continue on productively into the future.

The event offered the opportunity for H.E. Dr. Mohabbat to reconnect with a number of Their Excellencies, the Ambassadors of missions to Japan, and to other key dignitaries, as well as to connect with several new individuals of esteem.

Amongst those of particular note, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat was able to meet once again with the Hon. Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi, Chief Representative of the Komei Party. An invaluable partner in the pursuit of continuing peace, seeing the Hon. Mr. Yamaguchi was an excellent opportunity for Dr. Mohabbat to once more renew overtures of sincere gratitude for his government’s and his personal role in fostering the positive relations that exist between Afghanistan and Japan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat further had the opportunity to meet with H.E. former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Environment Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi. To H.E. Ms. Kawaguchi, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed deepest appreciation for the excellent work she did in her previous roles, both in terms of Afghanistan-Japan relations and in broader affairs.

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