26/06/2012 Ambassador Fatimie meets with H.E. Ambassador Yamamoto

June 26, 2012:
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie was warmly received by H.E. Ambassador Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, at his office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan in Tokyo.
Ambassador Fatimie first took this opportunity to once again express deepest appreciation, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for Japan’s selfless and life-improving efforts towards Afghan peace and development. Recognizing H.E. Ambassador Yamamoto as a relentless champion within Japan’s multi-sector cooperation, Ambassador Fatimie spoke of the great confidence in the success of Japanese initiatives that Afghanistan has knowing that this key individual is involved.
While a number of key issues were discussed, the Ambassadors paid considerable attention to discussing preparations for the upcoming Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan. Japan once again through this conference is proving its unquestionable friendship to Afghans as it will rally some 80 nations and international organizations in support of the Afghan people in the years to come.
(photo above taken October 28, 2011)

26/06/2012 Ambassador Fatimie meets with Hon. Councillor Fujita

June 26, 2012: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie was warmly received by Hon. Councillor Yukihisa Fujita at the latter’s office in Tokyo.

Ambassador Fatimie firstly took this excellent opportunity to express the deepest gratitude of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the selfless and life-bettering support that Japan has extended in a comprehensive array of sectors, specifically calling attention to the House of Councillors’ role in approving related legislation and rallying their constituents. Extending great appreciation for efforts made towards supporting the upcoming Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan, the Ambassador briefed the Hon. Councillor on the Afghan preparations toward this historic event.

The two sides spoke on a range of issues, including the importance of parliamentary ties between the two nations.

21/06/2012 Ambassador Fatimie, Embassy staff welcome Hon. Councillor Himei, members of NGO “Results”

June 21, 2012: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and the members of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo welcomed Hon. Councillor Yumiko Himei and visitors from NGO “Results.”

Ambassador Fatimie expressed sincerest gratitude to Ms. Himei, on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan, for the generous and life-bettering support that Japan has provided through the leadership and facilitation of its noble Diet. The Ambassador spoke of the historical and friendly connections that these two countries have enjoyed. As the nations established official diplomatic ties 82 years ago, Ambassador Fatimie conveyed that the relations between the two governments is vital and should be even-further strengthened. The Hon. Councillor kindly reciprocated the sentiments, adding that she is hopeful and supportive of a successful outcome in the upcoming Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan.

The members of NGO “Results,” who share ties with Hon. Councillor Himei, spoke of their grassroots work to end poverty. Ambassador Fatimie, being familiar with their project in Afghanistan to address tuberculosis, commended the group on its important initiative and encouraged them to continue improving the health of Afghans and people around the world. NGO “Results” will be a participant at the upcoming CSO Conference organized in parallel to the Tokyo Conference.

14/06/2012 Ambassador Fatimie meets with Hon. Representative Nikai

June 14, 2012:

Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie received a warm welcome from Hon. Representative Toshihiro Nikai at His office in Tokyo. Graciously accompanying the Ambassador was Deputy Director-General Tsukasa Uemura of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Second Middle East Division.

Ambassador Fatimie firstly expressed deepest gratitude, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for Japan’s selfless and effect-generating cooperation in peace and development. Speaking on the importance within this of the Japan-Afghanistan Parliamentary Friendship League, where Hon. Representative Nikai has been a key member, Ambassador Fatimie requested the Hon. Representative’s help in furthering the reach of this League. Ambassador Fatimie presented a letter of appreciation to this effect.

06/06/2012 Ambassador Fatimie attends reception for Mayors of municipalities across Japan hosted by H.E. Foreign Minister Gemba

June 6, 2012: 

Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie attended a reception for the Mayors of a number of municipalities across Japan hosted by H.E. Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba (pictured above) at the Iikura House in Tokyo. This reception was organized in large part to allow for the diplomatic community to forge stronger ties with Japanese municipalities, the importance of which was emphasized by H.E. Foreign Minister Gemba in his speech, referring to this as an extension of Japan’s diplomatic policy.


Ambassador Fatimie had the honor of meeting with a number of key attendees that evening, including H.E. the Foreign Minister, to whom he extended deepest gratitude, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, both for the cooperation that has been generously extended to Afghanistan’s peace and development already, and for the enlightened initiative of the upcoming Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan. H.E. Foreign Minister Gemba kindly expressed his desire to see a successful and impactful result come forth from the Conference.

Other key figures that the Ambassador met also included the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s Director General Shigeo Matsutomi and Director Shinichi Asazuma of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau, whom Ambassador asked to extend to his colleagues sincerest gratitude for the role that the Bureau plays in connecting the two nations; and Director Hideaki Kuramitsu of the European Policy Division and Asia-Europe Cooperation Division of the European Affairs Bureau, whom he extended deepest gratitude to for the Bureau’s contribution to the training of Afghan police forces. Additionally, Ambassador Fatimie was able to interact with Hon. Mayor Tamio Mori (pictured below) of Nagaoka city, who serves as a chief of the Mayors’ grouping, and a comprehensive number of Mayors in attendance.

04/06/2012 Ambassador Fatimie attends 10th meeting of Café Democrats

June 4, 2012: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie attended the 10th meeting of Café Democrats at the headquarters of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) in Tokyo. The forum is regularly organized to provide a venue for the diplomatic community to learn of and discuss with the DPJ a number of topics issues at hand.

In the latest session, the changes to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, announced that day, were explained. Hon. Director General Issei Tajima of the DPJ International Department welcomed the participants, sharing points related. The Hon. Director General was followed by a briefing from Hon. Deputy Chair Takeaki Matsumoto of the DPJ’s Diet Affairs Committee and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, who spoke on “Diet situation and prospects,” explaining among other points that there are currently no plans to dissolve the Lower House for a general election.

Among the dignified attendees and participants, Ambassador Fatimie was fortunate to be able to speak with Hon. Representative Seiichiro Dokyu and Hon. Representative Takeaki Matsumoto, who, in addition to the Hon. Mr. Tajima, the Ambassador expressed deepest appreciation, on behalf of his people and Government, for the generous and unfaltering support provided by Japan in a number of impactful initiatives supporting peace and development in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.