2014.31.01 Ambassador Fatimie accompanies H.E. Minister Pashtun’s meeting with Madame Ogata and Vice-President Kuroyanagi of JICA

Ambassador Fatimie accompanies H.E. Minister Pashtun’s meeting with Madame Ogata and Vice-President Kuroyanagi of JICA

January 31, 2014: Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and Mr. Sayed Ali Asghar Amiri of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo accompanied H.E. Minister Engineer Yousef Pashtun, Advisor to the President, in a meeting at JICA headquarters with Madame Sadako Ogata, Special Advisor to the President of JICA, Vice-President Toshiyuki Kuroyanagi; and additional JICA officials.

H.E. Minister Pashtun and the Ambassador firstly expressed, on behalf of the people and Government, deepest gratitude for the life-bettering and result-oriented cooperation that Japan has extended to Afghanistan. The personal role of Madame Sadako Ogata, as well as the great work of JICA’s officials, were also lauded. The discussions during the meeting centered around the development of New Kabul City. Current realities and potential for furthering progress were talked about. H.E. Minister Pashtun stated that continuing Japanese cooperation would be sincerely welcomed.

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14/01/2014 Ambassador Fatimie welcomes Director Okubo of MoFA Japan’s Afghanistan Assistance Planning Division

January 14, 2014: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie welcomed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Director Okubo and Mr. Ogino of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s Afghanistan Assistance Planning Division. Mr. Mohammad Yasir Karimi, Second Secretary; and Mr. Jason Pratt, Public Affairs Officer, were also present.

During this important and friendly meeting, Director Okubo kindly mentioned that Japan values its partnership with the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and is committed to seeing that this partnership continue forward. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie in turn welcomed the honorable guests. The Ambassador expressed heartfelt gratitude, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for the life-bettering and impact-generating assistance that Japan has thus far extended. Furthermore, Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed pleasure at the reconfirmation that 2014 would be a year of further strengthening the already warm relations between the two nations. The gentlemen then spoke on a number of other issues of mutual interest.

2014.15.01 Ambassador Fatimie receives Ms. Eto, Mr. Sasaki, Mr. Kuwamura

Ambassador Fatimie receives Ms. Eto, Mr. Sasaki, Mr. Kuwamura

January 15, 2014: Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie; along with Mr. A.G. Poya Faryabi, Minister Counsellor; and Ms. Parwana Paikan, Consul; received warmly at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo long-time friend Ms. Sedeka Eto, Mr. Hidekazu Sasaki, and Mr.Takenori Kuwamura, the latter two being prestigious Tokyo-based lawyers. A number of topics were discussed in a friendly atmosphere.

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10/01/2014 Ambassador Fatimie takes part in Minato City New Year’s Reception

January 10, 2014: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie had the honor of attending the New Year’s Reception of Minato City’s, the district of Tokyo where the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is located.

The event featured greetings from Hon. Mayor Masaaki Takei (pictured above) and Chairperson Nobuhiro Izutsu. The gentlemen spoke of the highlights of 2013, including winning the rights to host the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, and goals for the future.

Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was able to interact with many distinguished guests, including Hon. Representative Banri Kaeda (pictured second from the bottom); Hon. Representative Dr. Tsuneo Che Akaeda (pictured bottom); from Minato City’s Assembly, Hon. Mr. Daisuke Akasaka, Hon. Mr. Koichi Kanno, Hon. Ms. Kiwako Hiwatashi, Hon. Ms. Yuki Nakamae, Hon. Ms. Ai Seike, and Hon. Mr. Takumi Udo; several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of missions to Japan, and other key guests. 

07/01/2014 Ambassador Fatimie attends Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry New Year’s party, hears speech by H.E. Prime Minister Abe

January 7, 2014: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie attended the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry New Year’s party at the kind invitation of the Chairman of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation). This important event was made even more prestigious as H.E. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered an engaging speech centered on Japan’s positive economic trajectory.

Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the opportunity to greet many distinguished guests at the event, including Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of a number of missions in Japan.

1/01/2014 Ambassador Fatimie, Ambassadress attend Presentation of New Years Greetings of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress

January 1, 2014: Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and the Ambassadress attended the special Presentation of New Years Greetings of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. On this occasion, the Ambassador and Ambassadress were able to extend a gesture of courtesy honoring the occasion.

Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of multiple nations diplomatically represented in Japan were also in attendance. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was able to offer greetings of the New Year to many of these distinguished persons as well.




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