2020.26.02: Attendance at the Condolence Book Signing at the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Attendance at the Condolence Book Signing at the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

February 26, 2020: It was with a heavy heart that H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat visited the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt for the condolence book signing for the late H.E. Mr. Muhammad Hosni El Sayed Mubarak, former 4th President of Egypt.

On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed sincere condolence to the people and Government of Egypt, prayers for the soul of the late H.E. Mr. Mubarak, and for the Mubarak Family. Moreover H.E. Dr. Mohabbat wished that abundant peace, comfort, and strength be granted to all those who mourn the departed.

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2020.23.02 Conveyance of Heartfelt Birthday Congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan at Reception in the Imperial Palace.

Conveyance of Heartfelt Birthday Congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan at Reception in the Imperial Palace.

February 23, 2020: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat was honored with the opportunity to attend the 60th birthday ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, which is also the National Day of Japan, 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 His Majesty the Emperor, 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 His Majesty 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 other members of Their Imperial Highnesses of 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 stationed in Tokyo, along with their respected spouses, H.E. Ambassador Mohabbat also had the pleasure to greet them.

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2020.23.02 Conveyance of Heartfelt Birthday Congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan at Reception in the Imperial Palace.

Conveyance of Heartfelt Birthday Congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan at Reception in the Imperial Palace.

February 23, 2020: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat was honored with the opportunity to attend the 60th birthday ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, which is also the National Day of Japan, 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 His Majesty the Emperor, 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 His Majesty 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 other members of Their Imperial Highnesses of 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 stationed in Tokyo, along with their respected spouses, H.E. Ambassador Mohabbat also had the pleasure to greet them.

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2020.21.02 Attendance at Chukyo University Alumni Spring “Networking Event”.

Attendance at Chukyo University Alumni Spring “Networking Event”.

February 21, 2020: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the spring “Networking Event” reception celebration by Alumni of Chukyo University.
As an alumnus of Chukyo University, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat was again invited to the reception. The university, established 66 years ago, initially had only one department – Commerce. But currently has 11 undergraduate departments and 11 graduate level research courses, including professional schools of law and business. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure to meet with the even organizers to whom he extended his thanks to for hosting the successful event. He thanked them for his kind and very thorough welcoming and the care he received when he was student at Chukyo as the first foreign student of the university. Moreover, he intimated just how proud he was of the invaluable education he received for the institution that holds so dear a place in his heart, which through their all-encompassing, high-caliber training he is certain it helped to bring him to where he is in life. In return, Dr. Uemura thanked him for his attendance and for giving his kind words, further remarking how proud they were of H.E. Dr. Mohabbat as the university’s first Ambassador Alumnus. While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of speaking with many of his fellow alumni of the university who were in attendance to network with former classmates at the event.

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2020.19.02 Accompanying Mayor of Kabul, Mr. Sarfarnaz to Visit Governor of Tokyo, Ms. Koike.

Accompanying Mayor of Kabul, Mr. Sarfarnaz to Visit Governor of Tokyo, Ms. Koike.

February 19, 2020: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to of accompany Mr. Ahmad Zaki Sarfarnaz, Mayor of Kabul Municipality, to pay a visit to Ms. Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo at her office within the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Governor Ms. Koike warmly welcomed Mr. Sarfarnaz and H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat thanking them for asking to meet with her. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mr. Sarfarnaz and H.E. Dr. Mohabbat gave thanks to the people and Government Japan, especially those of the capital Tokyo, for their steadfast and benevolent support over the years as Afghanistan has striven for progress prosperity, and peace in an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process. Governor Ms. Koike thanked Mr. Sarfarnaz and H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for their kind words and assured them that Tokyo would continue to support Afghanistan well into the future.
Further, as Tokyo and Afghanistan have shared similar pasts, with Tokyo emerging victoriously and advancing from destruction economically strengthened following war, Mr. Sarfarnaz and H.E. Dr. Mohabbat remarked how much of an example it could serve to Kabul and how much inspiration they could derive from its lessons. Therefore, Mr. Sarfarnaz stated that Afghanistan and her capital city Kabul very much looked forward to further assistance and involvement from Governor Koike in the future. Governor Ms. Koike expressed her sincere hopes to see to it that Tokyo would help Kabul to develop as it has into the future. Governor Ms. Koike also wished Mr. Sarfarnaz a pleasant and fruitful trip in Japan. All present further discussed topics of pertinent and mutual interest.

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2020.18.02 Dinner at the Ambassador’s Residence for Mr. Ahmad Zaki Sarfaraz, Mayor of Kabul.

Dinner at the Ambassador’s Residence for Mr. Ahmad Zaki Sarfaraz, Mayor of Kabul.

February 18, 2020:It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to host an intimate dinner for Mr. Ahmad Zaki Sarfaraz, Mayor of Kabul at the Ambassador’s residence in Tokyo. Also in attendance were members of the visiting Afghan Delegation from the Kabul Municipality, JICA Officials, and all the diplomats of the Embassy of the Islamic republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo.


Mr. Sarfaraz and the visiting delegation members were here in Japan for a visit through the auspices of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan and JICA for Executive Training. Mr. Sarfaraz first thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for the invitation to dinner and expressed his sincere appreciation towards the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Tokyo for their work in advocating for Afghanistan in Japan. Mr. Sarfaraz briefed H.E. Dr. Mohabbat about his excellent treatment on his trip here at the hosting of the Japan MOFA and JICA, and was thankful to them for his very fruitful training trip to Japan. In return, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked him for his thoughtful words and expressed his great joy in hosting the occasion of Mr. Sarfaraz and Kabul Municipality members’ visit to Japan with a dinner at the embassy. They mutually agreed to strengthen closer relations between Afghanistan and Japan and further discussed topics of mutual interest and the dinner was held under a very amicable atmosphere.

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2020.17.02 Interview Meeting with SEKAI Magazine’s Ms. Oyama about the late Hon. Dr. Nakamura.

Interview Meeting with SEKAI Magazine’s Ms. Oyama about the late Hon. Dr. Nakamura.

February 17, 2020: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to have an interview meeting for later publication in SEKAI Magazine about the life and legacy of the late Hon. Dr. Tetsu Nakamura and H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat’s personal relationship with him, in his office at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo.
Sekai Magazine, founded in 1945, is a Japanese monthly political magazine published by Iwanami Shoten,. The magazine's founding principles were "peace and social justice, freedom and equality, and harmony and solidarity with the peoples of East Asia."
H.E. Dr. Mohabbat extended his warmest welcome and appreciation to Interviewer Ms. Misako Oyama for arranging to meet and for her kind visit to the embassy, as well as the magazine’s interest in hallmarking the life and numerous profound philanthropic personal achievements of the late Hon. Dr. Tetsu Nakamura. In return, Ms. Oyama each expressed her thanks to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and for making time in his schedule to meet and sharing his view on the legacy of Hon. Dr. Nakamura.
Further, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed appreciation on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the arrangement of this unique meeting. Moreover, he reiterated sincerest and most heartfelt thanks on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the Nakamura family, Peshawar-kai, Peace Japan Medical Services (PMS), as well as the people and Government of Japan for their benevolent assistance, tireless support, and interest in establishing peace and prosperity in Afghanistan. The Afghan people would be forever grateful and hold a treasured place in their hearts for their beloved “Kaka Murad” –the nickname they had for the late Hon. Dr. Nakamura. In the very amicable environment, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and Ms. Oyama were able to discuss their wishes for positive relations and collaborations between Afghanistan, Japan, and the media well into the future, as well as various other topics that could potentially serve to help bridge the gap in understanding of Afghanistan’s culture to a Japanese audience.

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