2017.25.05 Mr. Hamdard Attends the Africa Day Reception

Mr. Hamdard Attends the Africa Day Reception

May 25, 2017: Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary and Political Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, had the honour and pleasure of attending the Africa Day Reception in commemoration of the creation of the Organisation of African Unity, held at Sophia University, Tokyo.

During the Africa Day celebration, His Excellency Mr. Kentaro Sonoura, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Japan, pledged, on the behalf of Japanese Government and Japanese private sector, to tighten relationship between Japan and Africa and pledged to invest $30 billion.

Mr. Hamdard had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Yoshiaki Terumachi, President of Sophia University, whom suggested taking in students for the PEACE program. Mr. Hamdard thanked Dr. Terumachi for his wonderful suggestion and hopes for further collaborations.

Also, in attendance was His Excellency Mr. Estifanos Habtemariam, Ambassador of the State of Eritrea to Japan, His Excellency Mr. Yoshihiro Seki, State Minister of the Environment Japan, Honourable Mr. Hiroshi Kato, Senior Vice President of JICA, Honourable Mr. Tsuyoshi Kusama, Local Representative for Japan Liberal Democratic Party and the Director General of the Japan Africa Friendship League of Yokohama City Council, and Mr. Hirofumi Sato, Chairperson of the Japan Africa Friendship League of Yokohama City Council, whom Mr. Hamdard discussed many topics of mutual interest.

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