2017.25.10 Meeting with President and Representative from Meijo University.

Meeting with President and Representative from Meijo University.

October 25, 2017: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of receiving President Koichi Yoshihisa and Mr. Yano of Meijo University, at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan. Also In attendance was Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary for the Embassy of Afghanistan.

Messrs. Yohishisa and Yano thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for receiving them and making time in his schedule, as well as congratulated him on his recent appointment as the Ambassador of Afghanistan to Japan—wishing him a successful tenor, noting he was certain to have one due to his longtime experience in Japan. In return, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat sincerely thanked them for their kind words and for coming to visit the Embassy.

Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat extended his gratitude, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for the long support and assistance of the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan. Japan has stood with Afghanistan during the rebuilding process, helping to bring Afghanistan to its current progress & achievements, and their help to develop the human capacity holds a place of appreciation and honor in the heart of Afghans. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat updated them on the many progressive achievements in Afghanistan over the past 15 years especially those undertaken since the formation of the National Unity Government. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also expressed optimism for the relationship between Japan and Afghanistan becoming stronger through many avenues and asked for their support to accept Afghan students at Meijo University in order that they may receive the top quality education of the highest caliber such as he himself received when he was a student there. He again discussed with them establishing a "sister school program" between Meijo University and different universities in Afghanistan. Messrs. Yoshihisa and Yano both believed that assisting in doing so would serve as a great assistance to increasing ties between Afghanistan and Japan. Those present further discussed topics of mutual interest such as the recent speeches by leaders of allied nations planning for active steps to achieving further peace and security in Afghanistan.