26/02/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Welcomes the Visit by Bangladeshi Ambassador

February 26, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had a pleasure of welcoming the courtesy call to the embassy by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima, Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie congratulated H.E. Ambassador Ms. Fatima of her new appointment and arrival to Japan, and pointed out the good bilateral relation between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. H.E. Dr. Fatimie also added that he hopes it will be maintained in the future. In response, H.E. Ms. Fatima thanked H.E. Dr. Fatimie of his warm welcome, and she, too, agreed to work onto carry on the good tie between the two countries. She mentioned that the frequent consultation between Their Excellencies Ambassadors to underline the smooth communication. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie gladly agreed to keep regular meetings. 

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22/02/2016 H.E. Ambassador Attends the 55th National Day and 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of the State of Kuwait

February 22, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had a pleasure in attending the reception of the 55th National Day and 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of the State of Kuwait. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie extended his congratulations for the occasion to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Abdul Rahman Humood Al-Otaibi, and the diplomats attended, on behalf of people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Their Excellencies expressed and agreed to work closely to maintain and for the betterment of the bilateral relationship.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie also had an honor and pleasure in meeting with H.E. Ms. Miki Yamada, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, and a Member of the House of Representative. H.E. Dr. Fatimie phrased that by representing people and the Government of Afghanistan, he expressed the appreciation to Japanese government for the continuing support to Afghanistan. Among many distinguished guests attended to celebrate the reception, H.E. Ambassador also had a pleasure and honor of meeting H.E. Mr. Masahito Moriyama, State Minister for Justice as well as for Cabinet Office, Member of the House of Representative; the Honorable Mr. Masao Uchibori, Governor of Fukushima Prefecture; Mr. Hiroshi Hayashi, vice president of International Culture and Art Institute and an artist; Mr. Hajime Endo, Chief Administrative Officer of Bunka Gakuen University; Mr. Toshiki Kanamori, Lecturer at Daito Bunka University; and Dr. Makoto Okano, Master Architect and Producer at Okano Planning Associates, Inc.

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17/02/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Welcomes the Visit of MSF to the Embassy

February 17th, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had the pleasure of meeting with staffs of NPO Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Japon, Mr. Jérémie Bodin (General Director), Dr. Clara Van Gulik (Humanitarian Affairs Representative) and Ms. Yoshino Horikoshi (Institutional Partnership Officer) at the embassy. Mr. Abdulzaman Akbari, third secretary, also attended the meeting. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie welcomed them warmly, and expressed on behalf of people and the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, his heartfelt appreciation to MSF members worldwide, particularly in Afghanistan, for their tireless and selfless efforts of life-saving activities since the restoration of democracy in the country. As H.E. Dr. Fatimie was previously a Public Health Minister, their intense medical missions at institutions such as Ahmad Shah Baba hospital in Kabul, Trauma centre in Kunduz, Khost maternity hospital and Boost hospital in Helmand were acknowledged.

They have discussed issues of mutual interest and preparation for the further cooperation, which both sides indicated that they would be looking forward to working on the partnership.

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2016.17.02 Mr. Karimi Welcomes Mr. Yoshihiko Shimizu of Omoigawa Butsuryu Co., Ltd.

Mr. Karimi Welcomes Mr. Yoshihiko Shimizu of Omoigawa Butsuryu Co., Ltd.

February 17, 2016: Mr. Mohammad Yasir Karimi, Second Secretary and Ms. Namie Imanishi, Commercial/Economic Assistant welcomed Mr. Yoshihiko Shimizu, President of Omoigawa Butsuryu Co., Ltd. to the Embassy. Mr. Shimizu’s company has been engaged in trade business for the past 27 years, mainly exporting new and used tires, construction/agricultural machineries, cars, motor bikes, bicycles and other merchandise to respond to requests from the customers in various countries. The company is interested in expanding their business opportunities in Afghanistan as well. The Embassy is happy to provide information accordingly.

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15/02/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Holds a Meeting with Dr. Mohabbat

February 15, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had a great pleasure of meeting with Dr. Bashir Mohabbat, an Adviser to H.E. Ambassador and former Counsellor at the embassy. They discussed issues of their mutual interests regarding Afghanistan and its relations with Japan under an amicable atmosphere. It was also a joy for the embassy to welcome the former colleague's visit.

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12/02/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends a Reception for introduction of Kyoto Culture and Charm

February 12, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had a pleasure and an honor in meeting again the Honorable Mayor Mr. Daisaku Kadokawa of Kyoto City at the Reception for introduction of Kyoto Culture and Charm held in Tokyo. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Mayor Kadokawa communicated by following up their last meeting in Kyoto. Additionally, H.E. Dr. Fatimie congratulated Mayor Kadokawa for his continued success of the mayorship. In response, the Mayor expressed his appreciation and his wish that the relation between Kyoto and Afghanistan will be strengthened.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie also had an honor in meeting H.E. Mr. Masakazu Hamachi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, and a Member of the House of Representatives at the reception. H.E. Ambassador expressed, on behalf of people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the appreciation for Japan's comprehensive and impact generating projects that has helped Afghanistan's reconstruction. H.E. Parliamentary Vice-Minister Hamachi responded that Japan has been and will be supporting Afghanistan.

The reception was attended by Their Excellencies Ambassadors, members of diplomatic missions and distinguished guests, including H.E. Dr. Fatimie had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Isao Ito, Mr. Ryosuke Nishimoto and Ms.Tomoko Hunase from Kyoto City Hall; Mr. Mao Feng, Tokyo Bureau Chief of the International Chinese Newsweekly; and Mr. Tadashi Itoh from Tokyo SGG Club.

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10/02/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie attends the Reception for the 37th Anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran

February 10, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatmie had a pleasure of attending the reception for the 37th Anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his congratulations, on behalf of people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Reza Nazar Ahari of the I.R. of Iran, and the attending diplomats, and his wishes the neighboring Afghanistan and Iran will maintain a friendly relationship. H.E. Ambassador Ahari appreciated the words by H.E. Dr. Fatimie and his attendance, and Ambassador Ahari also expressed that two countries' cooperations are much expected.

The reception was attended by many Members of the House of Representatives and Councillors, Japanese officials, Their Excellencies Ambassadors and distinguished guests, including whom H.E. Dr. Fatimie had a pleasure of meeting again Mr. Kenshiro and Mrs. Kuniko Matsunami, president of Japan-Afghanistan Association, and Mr. Koichiro Tanaka, Director of JIME Center, the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan. 

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9/02/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Kagawa Prefecture Promotion Reception

February 09, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had a pleasure of attending Kagawa Prefecture Promotion Reception, co-hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Kagawa Prefecture, at Iikura House. The reception, opened by speech of H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida, Minister for Foreign Affairs, was held based on Japanese government's policy to promote its local governments' various appeal points to the world by utilizing the facility of Foreign Ministry. Kagawa Prefecture's capital, Takamatsu city, has been designated to host G7 ICT Ministers' Meeting on April 29th and 30th.

It was an honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie to meet with the Honorable Governor Mr. Keizo Hamada of Kagawa Prefecture. H.E. Dr. Fatimie expressed his appreciation, on behalf of people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for the support to Afghanistan, and expectation that the linkage between Afghanistan and Kagawa Prefecture will be strengthened. Honorable Governor Mr. Hamada appreciated H.E. Ambassador's words, and he, too, wished the relation will be closer.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie also had a pleasure of meeting again the Honorable Mr. Kentaro Sonoura, Member of the House of Representatives, and former Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs (pictured above); the Honorable Mr. Hiroshi Yamamoto, Member of the House of Councillors; the Honorable Mr. Yoshihiko Isozaki, Member of the House of Councillors; the Honorable Mr. Yuichiro Tamaki, Member of the House of Representatives; H.E. Mr. Akitaka Saiki, Vice-Minister, and Mr. Katsuhiko Takahashi, Deputy Director-General of Middle Eastern and African Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan; Mr. Makoto Miki (Senior Adviser), Mr. Eiji Taniguchi (Director), Mr. Tetsuyuki Imataki (Assistant Director), Mr. Toshihiko Ohkawa (Deputy Chief) from Kagawa Prefectural Government; Mr. Keisuke Matsumoto and Mr. Nobuyuki Shimizu from Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.; Ms. Yuka Onishi and Ms. Mio Tanaka from Tadano Ltd.

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4/02/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Meets Madam Ogata at JICA HQ

February 04, 2016: It was an honor and pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie to meet again with the Honorable Madam Sadako Ogata, former Japan International Cooperation Agency's president and current Special Advisor, at JICA Headquarter. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Madam Ogata and JICA, on behalf of people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for their continuous dedication in supporting Afghanistan. H.E. Dr. Fatimie added that their projects, PEACE scholarship in particular, has been an impact generating program in the field of human capacity building. As a result, many of the graduates have shown performance improvements in various sectors. Subsequently, H.E. Ambassador and Madam Ogata discussed many other issues of their mutual interest.

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3/02/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Sports and Cultural Exchange Reception Hosted by MEXT

February 03, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had a pleasure of attending Sports and Cultural Exchange Reception hosted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan. The event was held to promote newly established Japan Sports Agency, and the related events which will be held in near future under the ministry's policies by exchanging sports and cultural activities. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had an honor and pleasure during the reception of meeting H.E. Mr. Hiroshi Hase, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (pictured above); H.E. Mr. Hiroyuki Yoshiie, State Minister (pictured below); H.E. Shigeru Douko, Parliamentary Vice-Minister; and H.E. Mr. Daichi Suzuki (Ph.D), Commissioner of Japan Sports Agency.

It was also an honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie to exchange words with H.E. Ms. Mayuko Toyoda, Parliamentary Vice-Minister, regarding health policies as both of them have the background being medical/public health experts.

Additionally, H.E. Dr. Fatimie had a pleasure of conversing with H.E. Mr. Masanori Aoyagi, Commissioner of Agency for Cultural Affairs-Japan; and Mr. Keisuke Isogai (Ph.D), Director-General, Commissioner's Secretariat, who have been closely working on the "Hidden Treasurs -from the National Museum, Kabul" exhibition taking place at Kyushu National Museum since January 1st until February 14th, and at Tokyo National Museum from April 12th to June 19th this year.

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3/02/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Welcomes Mr. Habib Gulzar to the Embassy

February 03, 2016: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had a meeting in the Embassy with Mr. Habib Gulzar, Chairman of Habib Gulzar Group in Kabul, Messrs. Mr. Ko Nakagawa, Project General Manager of Automotive Planning Department and Mr. Shunsuke Morikawa of Middle East & South West Asia Automative Department of Toyota Tsusho Corporation.

The Habib Gulzar Motors, which is a member company of Habib Gulzar Group, is the exclusive distributor of Toyota Motor Corporation in Afghanistan. Mr. Gulzar explained about his company’s automotive business in Afghanistan in anticipation of increasing sales volume this year. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie gave him best wishes for continued success and assured him of the Embassy’s cooperation.

Messrs. Mohammad Yasir Karimi, Second Secretary and Abdul Zaman Akbari, Third Secretary were alto attending the meeting.

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2/02/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Welcomes the Embassy Visit by Executive Director Mr. Seth of UNITAR

 

February 02, 2016: It was a pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie to welcome the embassy visit by Mr. Nikhil Seth, Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR); and Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, Head of UNITAR Hiroshima Office. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his gratitude to Mr. Seth and Ms. Kumamoto, on behalf of people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for UNITAR's continuous support on Afghans' capacity building projects, which have been effective and made positive impacts on training of its officials. For their inevitable role in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Fatimie presented the appreciation letter to Mr. Seth. 

 Mr. Seth appreciated the hospitality H.E. the Ambassador and the embassy has shown to them, and noted that the capacity building project will be continued, and suggested that 20-30% of new participants be females in order to promote the improvement and empowerment of women in official positions. H.E. Ambassador responded that the embassy will inform that to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the further coordination.

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1/02/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Welcomes Mr. Jason Pratt and His Students' Embassy Visit

February 01, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had a great pleasure of welcoming the embassy visit by Mr. Jason Pratt, former Public Relations Officer of the embassy, and the students from his classes at Tokai University and Tamagawa Gakuen University. Currently a lecturer, Mr. Pratt took his colleague, Mr. Hiroyuki Fujimaki of Tokai University, and his students to the embassy visit as a part of their study tour.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie warmly welcomed all visitors and expressed his gratitude of their interests in studying Afghanistan with such an effective former PR Officer, Mr. Pratt, and wished kindly to each one of them a success in their future, as well as for a closer, friendly relationship between Afghan and Japanese young generation like themselves.

Followed by the embassy tour, Mr. M. Yasir Karimi (second secretary) sat with the visitors to experience a part of Afghan culture, and answer students' questions regarding Afghanistan to deepen their understanding and familiarity.

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