23/07/2014 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Receives Ms. Matsunami

July 23, 2014: 

His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the pleasure of receiving the Executive Director of the Japan Afghanistan Friendship Association and long time friend of Afghanistan Mrs. Kuniko Matsunami at the Embassy. Topics of discussion included the upcoming Afghan Hidden Treasures Exhibition, the Afghan Kite Festival and the JATA Tourism EXPO Japan, which H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie communicated were all utmost priorities of the Embassy. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie extended his deep appreciation to Ms. Matsunami and to The Honorable Mr. Kenshiro Matsunami, President of the Educational Foundation of Nippon Sport Science University Group, for their ongoing invaluable contributions toward facilitating ever closer ties between Afghanistan and Japan.

2014.19.07 Ambassador Dr. Fatimie welcomes Director Zahid of the Office of the President to the Embassy

Ambassador Dr. Fatimie welcomes Director Zahid of the Office of the President to the Embassy

July 19, 2014: Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie extended a very warm welcome to Mr. Hidayatullah Zahid, Director of Presidential Programs at the Office of the President, to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo. Ms. Parwana Paikan, Consul, was also present.

Director Zahid is in Japan to take part in an important Japanese government session.

Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the great pleasure to express sincerest gratitude for Mr. Zahid and the Office of the President’s continued dedication to the people of Afghanistan. The Ambassador further conveyed wishes for an excellent stay in Japan and for overall continued success. In turn, Director Zahid kindly expressed appreciation for the hospitality extended.

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16/07/2014 Ambassador Dr. Fatimie attends Iftar reception hosted by H.E. Prime Minister Abe

 

July 16, 2014:Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie attended an Iftar reception hosted by H.E. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The event was organized in order for H.E. the Prime Minister to recognize the customs of the representatives of the Islamic Missions to Japan during the holy month of Ramadan.

Following H.E.’s welcoming remarks, Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the great honor of greeting H.E. the Prime Minister, expressing praise for hosting such a thoughtful event and, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the visibly impactful results of Japanese cooperation in Afghanistan’s peace and development.

The evening was attended by key guests both including key members of the Japanese government as well as Their Excellencies Ambassadors from nations of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Within these dignified guests, Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was able to meet with Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Nobuo Kishi; H.E. Senior Vice-Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura of the Cabinet Office; H.E. Vice-Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Tadahiko Ito; and H.E. Mr. Tsukasa Uemura, who serves as Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau. To each of these great gentlemen, Ambassador Dr. Fatimie also expressed Afghanistan’s sincere gratitude for Japan’s support. H.E. Mr. Ito kindly stated that this support would continue hereon and H.E. Director General Uemura kindly expressed solidarity with Afghanistan.

17/07/2014 Ambassador Dr. Fatimie meets with DG Uemura of MoFA Japan

July 17, 2014: Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie was warmly received at the office of H.E. Mr. Tsukasa Uemura, who serves as Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau. The two had met the previous evening at the Iftar reception hosted by H.E. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. This meeting provided an excellent opportunity for Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and H.E. Director General Uemura to discuss in greater depth issues of mutual interest. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was also able to renew, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, expressions of sincerest gratitude for Japan’s generous and life improving cooperation extended to Afghanistan’s peace and development.