2017.17.05 Mr. Hamdard Attends the Mourning of the Shanti Volunteer Association’s Former President

Mr. Hamdard Attends the Mourning of the Shanti Volunteer Association’s Former President

May 17, 2017: Mr. Hamdard, First Secretary and Political Affairs of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and a former Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) Trainer Teacher, offered his condolences to the Chief Executive Director of SVA, Mr. Wako Okamoto and his staff for the passing away of the former President, Mr. Nendo Matsunaga.

Under Mr. Matsunaga, the SVA had constructed many libraries, taught prospective Afghan teachers, and supported many Afghan craftspeople. With the generosity and hard work of Mr. Matsunaga and his team, the SVA plays a key role in the development of Afghanistan’s education sector since the fall of the Taliban in 2001.

Mr. Hamdard had the honour of meeting Mr. Kyoei Wakabayashi, President of the SVA, and offered his sincerest condolences to the passing of Mr. Matsunaga, and offered his best wishes. Mr. Wakabayshi, sincerely thanked Mr. Hamdard for his attendance and condolences, and hopes to continue the strong stance in helping the development of Afghanistan.

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