2013.31.10 Ambassador Fatimie hosts reception for participants of DCDA training in Japan

Ambassador Fatimie hosts reception for participants of DCDA training in Japan

October 31, 2013: Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and the staff of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo held a reception to honor the participants of the 1st Training for the Dehsabz - Barikab City Development Authority (DCDA), which oversees the development of the new Kabul City, including certain surrounding areas. This training was entitled “Training on Management and Administration for Urban Development and Personnel and Legal Affairs.”

In his opening speech, Ambassador Fatimie welcomed the participants and their counterparts from the Japanese Government and partnering groups, offering encouragement for success in this important undertaking. The Ambassador expressed the sincerest appreciation of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the cooperation that has been extended by the noble Japanese to help bring about national development with this as a core project.

Talks were given by Mr. Alham Omar Hotaki, Leading Advisor for Marketing and Sales Advisor, and Mr. Ajmal Khan Shams, Director of City Operations and Maintence. Mr. Hotaki shared of the overall project and its progress, and Mr. Shams spoke on the training program.

In addition to Mr. Hotaki and Mr. Shams, the program was participated in by Mr. Abdul Habib Zadran, Chief Finance Officer; Mr. Furugh Izmaray, Senior Economist; andc Business Administrator for Parcels on Private Land. From the Japanese side, Mrs. Kawauchi and Mr. Shishika of T & Associates, also joined. Special appreciation is also extended to Mr. Hossein Mohammadi and Mr. Farouq Asefi for their key roles.

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2013.28.10 Ambassador Fatimie and the Ambassadress meet with Mr. and Mrs. Yazdani of Yazdani Corporation

Ambassador Fatimie and the Ambassadress meet with Mr. and Mrs. Yazdani of Yazdani Corporation

October 28, 2013: Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and the Ambassadress welcomed again to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo dear friends Mr. and Mrs. Nabard Yazdani of Yazdani Corporation. Mr. Yazdani is a long-time resident of Japan and a successful business man selling high-quality Afghan and international jewelry and carpets.

Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed renewed admiration and congratulations for the continuing success that Mr. Yazdani’s endeavors result in. The assmbled then spoke on a number of issues of shared interest over a meal.

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22/10/2013 Ambassador Fatimie visits Yamanashi prefecture, meets Hon. Mayor Miyajima of Kofu, Hon. Vice-Governor Hiraide

October 22, 2013: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie made an official visit to Yamanashi prefecture as a key part of his initiative to further strengthen the close bonds between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the prefectures of Japan. He was accompanied by Mr. Jason Pratt, Public Affairs Officer.

Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was warmly received by Hon. Mayor Masanobu Miyajima at His Honor's office. The Ambassador first and foremost expressed, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, deepest gratitude for the generous and selfless support that has been extended by Japan in general and Kofu in particular to Afghanistan’s peace and development. Speaking on the great strides that have been made in improving the lives of the Afghan people as a result, Ambassador Dr. Fatimie stated that he looked forward to creating further mutually-beneficial partnerships. H.E. the Mayor was very receptive and cordial.


Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was then extended a great welcome by Hon. Vice-Governor Wataru Hiraide at the prefectural office. Director Hiroshi Sano of the International Affairs Division was also present for the meeting. The Ambassador took this opportunity to express to Hon. Vice-Governor Hiraide as well the sincerest gratitude of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the effect-generating support of Japan and within that the people and leadership of Yamanashi. Having listened to the way in which the Afghan people have truly benefitted, the Hon. Vice-Governor kindly stated that he felt even closer to Afghanistan. Ambassador Fatimie said that he hopes that Afghanistan and Yamanashi will deepen their cooperation, particularly in terms of providing scholarships and fellowships to Afghan students to study in Yamanashi, a suggestion which was taken with great interest by Hon. Vice-Governor Hiraide.


Ambassador Fatmie also would like to express special gratitude to President Masakazu Ikeda, his esteemed family, and the staff of Hotel Kimiyoshi in Yamanashi, who provided an excellent stay and friendly hospitality.

21/10/2013 Ambassador Fatimie welcomes Director Baba of the Lifelong Learning Section of the Board of Education of Fukuoka City to the Embassy

October 21, 2013: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie welcomed to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo Mr. Shinichi Baba, Director of Ambassador Fatimie welcomes Director Baba of the Lifelong Learning Section of the Board of Education of Fukuoka City to the Embassy, and Mr. Baba’s esteemed daughter. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had met Director Baba on his trip to Fukuoka in September.

The Ambassador firstly expressed renewed sincerest appreciation for the generous, life-bettering cooperation extended by Japan to Afghanistan’s peace and development and also for the warm hospitality provided in Fukuoka. The two then discussed a number of issues over a meal.

21/10/2013 Ambassador Fatimie welcomes Hon. Representative Okamoto to the Embassy

October 21, 2013: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and the diplomats welcomed to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hon. Representative Mitsunari Okamoto. Mr. Okamoto, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, shared an Afghan-style lunch and spoke wisely on many events. In particular, the Ambassador and Hon. Representative Okamoto spoke on potentially enhancing Japanese cooperation in terms of education, private-sector investment, and in increasing the duration of the Japanese partnership with Afghanistan. The meeting was very friendly and successful.

30/09/2013 Ambassador Fatimie attends event honoring H.E. Ambassador Hiroki at Lithuanian Embassy

September 30, 2013: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie attended an event at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to honor H.E. Mr. Shigeyuki Hiroki, former Japanese Ambassador to Afghanistan. With Japanese staff partnering with the Lithuanian contingent on development projects, H.E. Ambassador Egidijus Meilunas of the Republic of Lithuania presented to H.E. Ambassador Hiroki an award on behalf of the former’s noble Government.

Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was able to address those in attendance, praising H.E. Ambassador Hiroki on His and His great nation’s life-bettering contributions to peace and development in Afghanistan. Furthermore, Ambassador Dr. Fatimie lauded H.E. Ambassador Meilunas and His noble Government for the excellent initiative, as well as the Governments of partner nations, such as the United States of America and the members of the European Union, for their respective contributions.

The Ambassador’s speech is as follows.

It is a great honor to be able to share a toast to a great man, H.E. Ambassador Shigeyuki Hiroki. 
Let me begin by expressing my deepest respect for the Government of the Republic of Lithuania for its wisdom in bestowing such a prestigious award on a deserving individual and to H.E. Ambassador Egidijus Meilunas for hosting this excellent reception.
H.E. Ambassador Hiroki is a special man who served a special role in Afghanistan. On the ground he earned the respect of the Afghan people, brought true and visible improvements to lives, enhanced bilateral relations and trilateral relations than also included the noble Republic of Lithuania, and increased awareness of Afghanistan in Japan. Furthermore, H.E. Ambassador Hiroki was crucial in setting up the success for the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan last year, which solidified Afghanistan’s path towards continued development and self-sufficiency. The perfect man for the job, we were fortunate to have him and remain fortunate to have him as a friend still.
Ladies and gentlemen, since 2001, when the Taliban regime was overthrown and power was returned to the people of Afghanistan, our nation has achieved much. This would not have been possible to this degree without international partnerships. Allow me to also thank key nations and their representatives here tonight: the United States of America, the number one donor to our nation; Japan, the number two donor, and the European Union, the number three. Let me also state that the sacrifices made by the ISAF forces will never be forgotten. Through these brave soldiers, our people know ever-greater freedom and peace.
In closing, Let me join our great hosts and all of you in toasting this amazing man, H.E. Ambassador Hiroki as well as all of you.

26/09/2013 Ambassador Fatimie meets with Directors Ehara and Okubo of MoFA

September 26, 2013: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and Mr. Mohammad Yasir Karimi, Second Secretary, welcomed to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Director Takeshi Okubo of the Afghanistan Assistance Planning Division and Director Norio Ehara of the Non-Governmental Organizations Cooperation Division. The courtesy call came as Director Okubo recently was promoted to this position.

Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, deepest gratitude for the kind, effect-generating support that Japan and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs have extended to Afghanistan’s peace and development. The Ambassador welcomed Director Okubo to the new position and wished him well.

The guests reported that the project on an infectious disease hospital was coming to an end and was to be handed over to the Afghan Government. Furthermore, they mentioned that Japan would support a Polio vaccination drive in Afghanistan in conjunction with UNICEF and JICA.