2017.26.04 Attendance at 70th Anniversary of the Constitution of Japan Musical Event.

Attendance at 70th Anniversary of the Constitution of Japan Musical Event.

April 26, 2017: It was a pleasure for Dr. Bashir Mohabbat, Chargé d’ Affaires ad interim, and Madam Mohabbat to attend the Musical Event on the Occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Constitution of Japan hosted by the H.E. Mr. Tadamori Oshima, Speaker of the House of Representatives, at his official residence in Nagatacho.

The concert series showcased different eras in Japanese history since the 1947 adoption of Japan’s “Peace Constitution” with songs pertinent to each period of time; the late 1940s to the early 1960s, late 1960s to the early 1970s, late 1970s to the late 1980s, and 1989 to present. Artists included were all those popular from different countries during those time frames such as Mitsue Nara, Hachiro Sato, Ben E. King, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Hibari Misora, Shinji Tanimura, Celine Dion, and SMAP to name a few.

Dr. Mohabbat met with H.E Mr. Oshima and thanked him for hosting such a lovely event. He additionally thanked H.E. Mr. Oshima for the continuous support and generosity of the people and Government of Japan to Afghanistan over the past years. In return, he thanked Dr. Mohabbat for his and Madam’s attendance and assured him that Japan would continue to support and stand by Afghanistan though its further development. He also met and spoke with H.E. Mr. Tatsuo Kawabata, Vice Speaker of the House with whom he discussed many topics of mutual interest.

Among the over 200 guests including several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, high ranking members of Parliament, diplomats, heads of mission, and members of several international organizations, Dr. Mohabbat met and spoke with many with whom he exchanged greetings.

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