2016.09.29 Attendance at 67th Establishment of the People's Republic of China Reception

H.E. Dr Fatimie Attends the Reception to Celebrate the 67th Anniversary of the Establishment of the People's Republic of China.

September 29, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had the pleasure of attending the 67th Anniversary of the Establishment of the People's Republic of China.

It was a great honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie to attend the 67th National Day of People’s Republic of China, greeted by H.E. Ambassador Mr. Cheng Yonghua. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, congratulated H.E. Ambassador Mr. Cheng for the occasion, expressed the appreciation for China’s cooperation for redevelopment of Afghanistan and his wishes for the well being of the people, the Government of China, and the neighboring relationship of the two countries, Afghanistan and China. In response H.E. Ambassador Mr. Cheng expressed his appreciation for H.E. Dr. Fatimie’s attendance and appreciation, and that H.E. Mr. Cheng, too, wishes to maintain good neighboring ties.

It was also a great pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie to communicate once again with his friend the Honorable Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi, president of the New Komeito Party to whom he expressed his gratitude for seeing and with whom he discussed may topics of mutual interest. He also met and spoke with Mr. Akihiro Ota, chairman the of Komeito Party; Komeito party politician, parliamentary secretary for agriculture forestry and fisheries Mr. Yakura Katsuo; the Honorable President of the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services, Mr. Masayuki Inoue; Mr. Shinjiro Komtasu; the Honorable Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and many other key members of the Diet, officials from the Japanese government, Ambassadors stationed in Tokyo, and other distinguished guests.

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2016.28.09 Attendance at Farewell Reception for H.E. Ambassador of Poland

H.E. Dr Fatimie Attends the Farewell Reception for the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland.

September 28, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had the pleasure of attending the Farewell reception for His Excellency the Polish Ambassador Mr. Byryl Kozaczewski at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his thanks, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to H.E. Mr. Byryl Kozaczewski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Japan for all of his hard work and success on his mission. In return, H.E. Mr. Kozaczewski thanked H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie for his kind words and attendance. H.E. Dr. Fatimie also had an opportunity to meet and converse with Their Excellencies Ambassadors and members of diplomatic missions stationed in Tokyo.

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2016.27.09 Attendance at Farewell Reception for Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives

H.E. Dr. Fatimie and Dr. Mohabbat Attend Farewell Reception for H.E. Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives.

September 27, 2016: It was the pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie to attend the reception to bid farewell to H.E. Mr. Ahmed Khaleel of the Republic of Maldives. He was joined by Dr. Bashir Mohabbat, Minster-Counsellor of the embassy.

On behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie sincerely wished a H.E. Mr. Khaleel all the best on his retirement. H.E. Dr. Fatimie also thanked H.E. Mr. Khaleel for his country’s great assistance to Afghanistan over the years. H.E. Mr. Khaleel in return thanked H.E. Dr. Fatimie for his kind words and attendance at the event. At the event, H.E. Dr. Fatimie had the pleasure of meeting the Honorable Mr. Mio Maeda, Chamberlain to H.I.H. The Crown Prince of Japan, for the first time, to whom he wholeheartedly extended his greetings and thanks on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for all of Japan’s great assistance and friendship over the years to Afghanistan. H.E. Dr. Fatimie also had an opportunity to meet and converse with Their Excellencies Ambassadors and members of diplomatic missions stationed in Tokyo.

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2016.27.09 Attendance at 25th Anniversary of Independence for the Republic of Tajikistan

H.E. Dr Fatimie Attends the Reception to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan.

September 27, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had a pleasure in attending the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Tajikistan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his congratulations, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to H.E. Dr. Hamrokhon Zarifi, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Japan. In return, H.E. Dr. Zarifi thanked H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie for his kind words and attendance. H.E. Dr. Fatimie also had an opportunity to meet and converse with Their Excellencies Ambassadors and members of diplomatic missions stationed in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the extreme pleasure to meet and talk with Mr. Motome Takisawa, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs with whom he spoke and gave his particular thanks on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the many programs and other forms of assistance enacted by his ministry and the Government of the great nation of Japan which have helped create peace and stability. He also had the pleasure to meet Dr. Zubaidullo Ubaidulloev, Associate Professor of the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences of the University of Tsukuba. Mr. Hironori Shikauchi, Senior Producer of Multilingual Division of NHK World. Mr.Aga Charytoniuk, Managin Director and Editor of Inter Media Japan. Mr. Akashi Hoshino, Deputy Executive Director of Sales Department of Hotel Okura Tokyo. Mr.Hisashi Sanasa, Counsellor to the CEO of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Mr. Kazoo Ito, Managing and Divisional Director of the Business Affairs Division, Min-On Concert Association. Mr. Takayuki Koizumi, inspector of Diplomatic Liaison, Public Security Bureau of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. All of who he extended greetings to and discussed issues of mutual interest.

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2016/27-28/09 Visiting a Mine in Hiroshima Prefecture

Visiting a Mine in Hiroshima Prefecture

September 27-28: Dr. Mohabbat visited a mine managed by the Shokozan Mining Company Co., Ltd. at Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture.

He was met by a warm welcome by Mr. Shujiro Yano, the President of the Shokozan Mining Company Co., Ltd., together with other key staff. Dr. Mohabbat was given an extensive tour of the mine and discussed with Mr. Yano about the great gain potential in Afghanistan-Japan mineral trade. The company has expressed interest in importing talc soapstone from Afghanistan’s Nanggarhar province. The company has experience of handling this kind of stone for over 60 years, having already reached import deals with China, India and Pakistan but now looking to Afghanistan for its excellent soapstone deposits.

The popular soapstone is often a fundamental ingredient in the production of plastic, ceramics, papers, baby powder, cosmetics, foods, medicine, among other consumer goods.

Afghanistan has talcs and other mineral desposits that are of world-renowned quality, which explains the recent surge in interest by enterprises worldwide to secure trade deals with the country. For Afghanistan, mineral trade is not only a positive business opportunity, but also an excellent way to forge bonds with new nations and to strengthen its many existing relationships.

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27-28/09/2016 Attending Awarding Ceremony and Opening Reception of *Japan Through Diplomats' Eyes" Photo Exhibition

October 4, 2016: Dr. Mohabbat attended the Awarding Ceremony and Opening Reception of a photo exhibition hosted by the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
This year’s photo exhibition was skillfully named “Japan: Scintillating and serene”. The event was held in presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, Honorary Chairperson of the Committee. The exhibition encourages the contribution of ambassadors’ and diplomats’ artworks, and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was no exception.
Dr. Mohabbat had the chance to marvel at many displays, including a contribution by H.E. Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. His Excellency’s artwork, titled “The Sky and the Sea”, is a photograph of a picturesque scene of dusk falling upon the city of Tokyo. The city’s famous Rainbow Bridge can be spotted in the background, behind which is a stretch of Tokyo’s skyline.
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2016.27.09 Mr. Hamdard Meets With Representatives From the Red Cross Society.

Mr. Hamdard Meets With Representatives From the Red Cross Society.

September 27, 2016: It was a pleasure for Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, to receive representatives from the Japanese red Cross Society as guests at the embassy. Mr. Yukiya Saito, Director of International Department, Operations Sector, and Mr. Taro Fujisaki, Planning and Coordination Division of the International Department’s Operations Sector, were in attendance.

They kindly came to the embassy in order to discuss areas of mutual interest between their organization and Afghanistan, most importantly, how to best foster continuous support between them. The representatives thanked Mr. Hamdard for Afghanistan’s assistance in the aftermath of Japan’s Great Tohoku Earthquake of 2011. In return, Mr. Hamdard thanked them for their aid and infrastructural help to Afghanistan, their many hospitals and health centers which have helped improved health standards for the citizens. He also kindly requested their continued assistance, particularly with helping to integrate and care for the many returning refugees.

 

His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie also had the pleasure of greeting the guests. He expressed to them, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic Afghanistan, his thank for their many achievements and invaluable assistance to the peace and development process of Afghanistan.

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2016/26/09 Opening of the 192nd Diet

Opening of the 192nd Diet

September 26, 2016: Dr. Mohabbat attended the Opening of the 192nd Diet of Japan in the Chamber of Councillors of the National Diet.

The ceremony was held in the presence of His Majesty the Emperor who delivered a speech to members of the both Houses, in addition to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as is customary during the opening ceremony.

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2016.26.09 Attendance at National Day Reception of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

H.E. Dr. Fatimie Attend Reception to Celebrate National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

September 26, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had the pleasure and honor of attending a reception to celebrate the 86th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted by H.E. Ambassador Mr. Ahmad Younos S. Al Barrak. Also in attendance representing the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was Minister-Counsellor, Dr. Bashir Mohabbat.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie took the opportunity to extend his deepest gratitude, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic Afghanistan, to the Kingdom and H.M., through H.E. Ambassador Mr. Al Barrak, to wish sincerest congratulations on this most auspicious day. As Saudi Arabia has lent generous and significant cooperation to Afghanistan in the peace process, H.E. Dr. Fatimie further conveyed his hope that the Kingdom would see another year of peace and prosperity, his wishes for the welfare of the people of the country, and his desire that the two nations would continue grow closer. In return, H.E. Mr. Al Barrak thanked H.E. Dr. Fatimie for his words and attendance at their National Day celebration in addition to his hopes for continued national cooperation.

At the reception, H.E. Dr. Fatimie also had the opportunity to meet and converse with many high ranking Japanese officials, several of Their Excellencies Ambassadors, and members of diplomatic missions stationed in Tokyo with whom he extended his greetings and discussed areas of mutual interest.

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2016.26.09 Mr. Hamdard Meets With Diplomats from the Embassy of India in Japan.

Mr. Hamdard Meets With Diplomats from the Embassy of India in Japan.

September 26, 2016: It was a pleasure for Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, to meet with Mr. Tshering W. Sherpa, Counsellor (Political) & Head of Chancery, and Mr. Jitendra Rawat, Second Secretary (Political & Commercial) from the Embassy of India in Tokyo.

Mr. Hamdard took the opportunity on this occasion to express his deepest gratitude, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for the Government of India’s extensive cooperative efforts to help rebuild Afghanistan and helping to secure the nation’s transition to peace and democracy since 2001. All present expressed sincerest wishes for the warm, brotherly ties between the two countries to continue into the future.

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26.09.2016 Attendance at Opening of National Diet

Attendance at Opening Ceremony of National Diet

September 26, 2016: It was an honor and pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie and Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to be invited for the occasion to observe the Opening Ceremony of the 192nd Extraordinary Session of the National Diet of Japan. In what was an auspicious event held in the Chamber of the House of Councillors, new policies of the Government of Japan were announced. His Excellency Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a policy speech on the resolution in protest of the fifth nuclear test in the region during the plenary session.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of greeting many of the Ambassadors and Diplomats who were in attendance, including the honorable Mr. Minoru Kihara, Sate Minister of Finance Member of the House of Representatives; and the honorable Mr. Takahisa Miyao, Senior Coordinator for the Department of International Relations for Japan; with whom many topics of mutual interest were discussed.

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26/09/16 Opening of the 192nd Diet

September 26, 2016: Dr. Mohabbat attended the Opening of the 192nd Diet of Japan in the Chamber of Councillors of the National Diet.

The ceremony was held in the presence of His Majesty the Emperor who delivered a speech to members of the both Houses, in addition to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as is customary during the opening ceremony.

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21.09.2016 Attendance at 25th Independence day of Armenia

H.E. Dr. Fatimie Attends the 25th Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.

September 21, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had a pleasure in attending the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the National Day of the Republic of Armenia.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his congratulations, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to H.E. Mr. Grant R. Pogosyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Japan. In return, H.E. Mr. Pogosyan thanked H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie for his kind word and attendance. H.E. Dr. Fatimie also had an opportunity to meet and converse with Their Excellencies Ambassadors and members of diplomatic missions stationed in Tokyo.

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21.09.2016 H.E. Dr. Fatimie Attends Lecture on Boshi-Techo.

H.E. Dr. Fatimie Attends Lecture on Boshi-Techo.

September 21, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had the pleasure to attend the 17th Lecture on Boshi-Techo (Japanese Mother and Child Health Handbook, hosted by JOICEF at the House of Representatives.

The opening address was given by Mrs. Kiyoko Fukuda, former First Lady and Director of Parent & Child Handbook Association, who gave the reasoning behind the book’s beginnings. Dr. Masamine Jimba, professor of University of Tokyo’s Department of Community Medicine and Global Health Graduate School of Medicine, spoke on the wisdom and twists derived from using the MCH Book. Mrs. Sumie Ishii, Chairperson of JOICEF, spoke on the subsequent ‘one-stop service to save the lives of mother and newborns’ that the MCH Book has afforded. After a question & answer period, the closing address was given by Mrs. Haruko Komura, Director of Mother & Child Health Handbook Association.

As Maternal Morbidity is a concern worldwide, much attention has been paid to find ways to reduce or prevent the risk so that healthy mothers can produce and raise children well. Children hold the key to running the future, thus so too is their safety and survival paramount. The fundamental key to this, as well as to other areas of contemporary global concern, is through education and awareness. Following the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie spoke with Mrs. Komura to whom he expressed his thanks for hosting a very informative evening.

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2016.20.09 Dr. Mohabbat attends the Reception for Nepal’s Constitution Day

Dr. Mohabbat attends the Reception for Nepal’s Constitution Day

September 20, 2016: At the invitation of Mr. Krishna Chandra Aryal, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Nepal in Japan, Dr. Bashir Mohabbat, Minister-Counsellor, had the pleasure of attending the reception to celebrate the Constitution Day for the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal at the Ambassador’s residence. Dr. Mohabbat thanked the hosts for the invitation to a wonderful event, expressed his heartfelt congratulations on their Constitution Day and conveyed his hopes for continued good relations between Afghanistan and Nepal.

On this occasion, Dr. Mohabbat also had the chance to meet with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Sujan R. Chinoy, Embassy of India in Tokyo, and H.E. Ambassador Ms. Rabab Fatima, Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo. Dr. Mohabbat expressed a special thanks to H.E. Mr Chinoy for the great assistance it has given to Afghanistan and his wishes for continued friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

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16.09.2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie hosts a Martyrs’ Week Luncheon and Prayer Gathering.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie hosts a Martyrs’ Week Luncheon and Prayer Gathering.

September 16, 2016: It was a pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie in hosting a luncheon reception and prayer gathering in honor of Martyrs’ Week at the embassy in Tokyo. It was attended by several dignitaries, special guests, and Afghan citizens in Japan.

The Opening address was given by Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary of the Embassy, who welcomed all in attendance. In his opening remark, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie extended his welcome and discussed the significance of the occasion. A couple of the special guests also spoke and offered up prayers.

After all had spoken, H.E. Dr Fatimie invited the guests to partake in the Afghan dishes prepared by the Embassy which were served for all to enjoy. Following the luncheon, there was a led prayer which many of the guests present partook in, in honor of the auspicious occasion.

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2016.15.09 Attendance at the 6th NATO-Asia/Pacific Dialogue

Attendance at the 6th NATO-Asia/Pacific Dialogue

September 15, 2016: Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, attended the semi-public panel discussion of the 6th NATO-Asia/Pacific Dialogue. This year’s event was entitled “Asian Security Dynamics and NATO Partnerships” and was held at the InterContinental Hotel.

The welcoming remarks were given by Dr. Beatrice Gorawantschy, Director of Regional Programme Political Dialogue Asia and the Pacific; Mr. Zsolt Rabai, Coordinator for Partners Across the Globe and Contact Countries, Engagements Section for the Public Diplomacy Division of NATO; and H.E. Ambassador Dr. Hans Carl von Werthern, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Japan. They Keynote speech was given by Mr. Nobushige Takamizawa, former Chief Cabinet Secretary, Director General of National Information Security Center, and Deputy Secretary General of National Security Secretariat for Japan.

After the opening remarks was the panel discussion chaired by Dr. Carlo Masala, Professor at the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich, Germany. On the panel besides the afore mentioned Mr. Takamizawa were Mr. Shyam Saran, Chairman of Research and Information System for Developing Countries for the Republic of India; Brigadier General Ranier Meyer zum Felde, Representative for the Federal Republic of Germany to NATO; and Mr. James Mackey, Head for euro-Atlantic and Global Partnership Office for the Political Affairs and Security Division of NATO. Following the panel discussion where Mr. Hamdard expressed his thanks to the hosts of the event who in return thanked him for coming.

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15.09.2016 Attendance at the Victory Day at Turkish Ambassador's Residence.

H.E. Dr Fatimie Attends the Victory Day at Turkish Ambassador's Residence.

September 15, 2016: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie had a pleasure in attending the celebration of Victory Day at the Turkish Ambassador's Residence

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his congratulations, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to H.E. Mr. Ahmet Bülent Meric, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Japan. In return, H.E. Mr. Meric thanked H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie for his kind words and attendance. H.E. Dr. Fatimie also had an opportunity to meet and converse with Their Excellencies Ambassadors and members of diplomatic missions stationed in Tokyo.

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2016.15.09 Dr. Mohabbat’s Attends the G7 CONNEX Conference.

Dr. Mohabbat’s Attends the G7 CONNEX Conference.

September 15 & 16, 2016:

Dr. Bashir Mohabbat, Minister-Counsellor, attended the G7 CONNEX Initiative International Conference on Capacity Building and Transparency at the JICA Ichigaya Building in Tokyo, Japan. This was a follow-up to the G7 Ise-Shima Summit which Dr. Mohabbat was very pleased and honored to attend.

At the two-day conference, Dr. Mohabbat met with many dignitaries and state officials with whom he discussed many issues commonly shared. In particular, he had the pleasure in meeting and Mr. Manmohan Parkash, Advisor COSO & Head of Portfolio Management Unit with Central Operations Services Unit of the Asian Development Bank with whom he expressed great thanks for all of their assistance in the rebuilding process in Afghanistan. He also had the pleasure of Speaking with Ms. Misako Takahashi, Director of Economic Security Division and Economic Affairs Bureau of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan to who he expressed great thanks for the tremendous and continuous support in so many anvenues in the peace, stability, and development of Afghanistan. Dr. Mohabbat further expressed appreciation to all the dignitaries present for the continuous generous support of the people and government of Japan and other countries’ representative with whom he spoke in assisting with Afghan reconstruction, and wished for continuous friendship between them and Afghanistan.

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2016.15.09 First Secretary Mr. Hamdard Attends the Democratic Party President’s Election

First Secretary Mr. Hamdard Attends the Democratic Party President’s Election

September 15, 2016: Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary, had the pleasure and honor of attending the meeting to elect the new president of the Democratic Party of Japan.

This was the first election for the party since the merging of the Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Innovation Party and proved to be an exciting event. Of the three candidates running: the Honorable Ms. Renho, Member of the House of Councillors; the Honorable Mr. Seiji Maehara, Member of the House of Representatives; and Mr. Yuichiro Tamaki, Member of the House of Representatives; Ms. Renho was elected the new party president.

Mr. Hamdard met and spoke with several dignitaries, heads of missions, and other people in attendance such as the Honorable Mr. Kenzo Fujisue, Member of the House of Councillors, and Mr. Sekio Masuta, Member of the House of Representatives, to whom they extended greetings, sincere appreciation for their assistance in the rebuilding process in Afghanistan, and a desire to continue the warm relations between the two countries.

 
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2016.09.09 Receiving Heads of Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA)

H.E. Dr. Fatimie Receives Heads of Shanti Volunteer Association

September 9, 2016: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie had the honor and privilege in receiving dignitaries from Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) at the embassy. Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy, who had formerly been a SVA Teacher Trainer from 2004-2006, was also in attendance to receive them.

Mr. Takafumi Miyake, Director and Afghanistan Office R&D Officer as well as Secretary General for Japan NGO Network for Education (JNNE); Ms. Eri Yamamoto, International Program Division Chief; and Ms. Kyoko Ito, International Program Division and Afghanistan Program Officer were invited into H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie’s office for tea and a discussion about the many wonderful programs SVA has yielded to help benefit the people of Afghanistan.

H.E. Dr. Fatimie awarded the SVA Representatives with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. In return he was kindly gifted two children’s books published by SVA, one in Dari, the other in Pashto, produced for children in Afghanistan which have been added to the embassy’s Albiruni Library.

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08.09.2016 H.E. Dr. Fatimie Hosts a Luncheon Interview for the International School Network

H.E. Dr. Fatimie Hosts a Luncheon Interview for the International School Network

September 8, 2016: It was the pleasure of His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie in hosting a lunch and interview for representatives from International School Network Japan. He and Dr. Bashir Mohabbat, Minister-Counsellor for the embassy, greeted the guest upon their arrival.

In Attendance from the International School Network were Mrs. Orie Nishina, Chief Manager; Mr. Masayuki Nishina, CEO; Miss Madoka Nishina, Director; Miss Kate Shimizu, Assistant Director; and trainees Mr. Ryota Moriai and Miss Momoka Yamamoto.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Dr. Mohabbat commenced the event by giving a brief overview of the amicable relations between Afghanistan and Japan. The further displayed for the representatives of the International School Network many examples of aspects from Afghan culture and music. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Dr. Mohabbat communicated to them that they will become Japan's future leaders in their respective fields and encouraged them to learn more about Afghanistan and its people so that they can work to further unite the peoples of Afghanistan and Japan in a future based on mutual partnership.

The guests were invited to partake in a delicious lunch of several Afghan dishes prepared by the Embassy staff. During this time H.E. Dr. Fatimie and Dr. Mohabbat answered the students’ questions. Following the luncheon interview the students were given a tour of the embassy grounds by former Public Relations Officer, Mr. Jason Pratt.

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