2018.20.12 Attendance at the Reception Honoring the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Hosted by H.E. the Foreign Minister of Japan.

Attendance at the Reception Honoring the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Hosted by H.E. the Foreign Minister of Japan.

December 20, 2018: It was an honor and pleasure for H.E. Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Reception Honoring the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Hosted by H.E. Mr. Taro Kono, the Foreign Minister of Japan at the Iikura House in Tokyo.


On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed sincerest congratulations on this most noble of occasions, further expressing prayers and wishes that His Majesty the Emperor will continue to enjoy a long a fruitful life, relishing all the best and most prosperous moments it has to offer. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed Afghanistan’s unswerving appreciation for the steadfast and benevolent assistance Japan has given to it over the years, most notably for the role that H.E. Minister Kono and his ministry have played in that great assistance. In return, H.E. Minister Kono thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and his kind words as well as assured him that Japan would continue to stand by Afghanistan well into the future.
While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the opportunity of meeting once again with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Heads of Missions, Members of Parliament, other key members of government, and distinguished guests all present in honor to celebrate the birthday of Japan’s most revered and noble Emperor.

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2018.20.12 Meeting with Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara

Meeting with Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara.

December 20, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the great pleasure meeting with Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara, the Chairman of the Parliamentary League of Japan, E.U., France, the Philippines, and Palau, former Minister of Economic Revitalization, former Minister in charge of Total Reform of Social Security and Tax, former Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy, member of the House of Representatives in Japan, and longtime friend of Afghanistan at his office in the First Members' Office Building of the House of Representatives.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara for making the time to meet with him once again and further extended his sincerest gratitude, on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan, for the enduring support and assistance Japan has continued to give to Afghanistan over the yeaars. Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara, in turn, thanked H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat for taking the time out of his schedule to meet and conveyed his appreciation for his visit. Further he thanked H.E Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and assured him that Japan would continue to stand by and assista Afghanistan. H.E Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat and Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara expressed their wishes to continue fostering strong connections between both countries and were looking forward to more strong relations in the future between Afghanistan and Japan.

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2018.19.12 Attendance at the Ikebana International Fair 2018

Attendance at the Ikebana International Fair 2018.

December 19, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the annual Ikebana International Fair 2018 at the Royal Park Hotel in Tokyo. Among the high ranking guests at the event was Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado.

The Royal Hall was filled with over 100 participants and guests from all over Japan visiting and enjoying international booths of 24 embassies, and booths of domestic chapters of Ikebana International as well as participating shops. The Embassy of Afghanistan had a booth showcasing delicious melt-in-your-mouth “Abedandan” cookies, crispy “Gosh-e feel” cookies, award winning Afghan saffron & tea, lapis lazuli jewelry, and lovely intricate Afghan shawls. The Afghan Booth was a favorite of the many guests who visited the event and they were delighted to see the many sweets, spices, and beautiful craft works of the nation of Afghanistan.

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2018.19.12 Meeting with Hon. Mr. Isao Iijima

Meeting with Hon. Mr. Isao Iijima

December 19, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and the pleasure of meeting with the Honorable Mr. Isao Iijima, Special Advisor to the Cabinet of H.E. the Prime Minister of Japan and Senior Fellow of Keidanren, at his office in the Prime Minister’s secretariat in Tokyo.

Hon. Mr. Iijima offered a sincere and warm welcome to his longtime friend H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat upon greeting him. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Iijima for making time in his schedule to meet and also for his kind words. Moreover, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Iijima, on behalf of people and Government of Afghanistan, for Japan’s steadfast and continuous support of Afghanistan over the years during its road to progress and democracy. In addition, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat asked for Hon. Mr. Iijima's kind assistance in continuing Japan’s support for Afghanistan in the future, especially in the realm of economics in the private sector as well as international trade. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed his hope that Hon. Mr. Iijima would use his considerable influence as Senior Fellow of Keidanren, Japan's largest Association of economic federation, to encourage the Japanese private sector to further invest in Afghanistan, thus promoting advanced trade between Afghanistan and Japan. Hon. Mr. Iijima vowed that Japan would stand with Afghanistan and give further support towards economic development of the country. The two praised the strong friendship and relationship between their respective countries, Afghanistan and Japan, which they likened very much to their own personal friendship. Through the benevolent assistance of the noble nation of Japan and the great collaborative efforts of both country there have been many great strides in progress for Afghanistan.

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2018.18.12 Lunch Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mitsuji Suzuka

Lunch Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Mitsuji Suzuka.

December 18, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor of hosting a lunch meeting with H.E. Mr. Mitsuji Suzuka, Ambassador of Japan to Afghanistan, in Tokyo.

H.E. Dr. Bashir Mohabbat expressed his gratitude to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Suzuka for making time in his schedule to meet and share lunch together. In return, H.E. Mr. Suzuka expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet again and discuss topics of importance to both of their respective missions. On behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed sincere gratitude for the steadfast and benevolent support and assistance of the noble nation of Japan which has stood by Afghanistan throughout the rebuilding process as it strives for further peace and prosperity. He also asked that Japan continue to standby Afghanistan and help it to further develop self-sustainability as well as continue to explore assistance and opportunities for improving Afghan business operating in Japan and the economy. In return, H.E. Mr. Suzuka expressed his wishes that their bonds will continue to grow and deepen the relations between the two countries well into the future and that he would do his best to consider all that they had discussed.

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2018.17.12 Attendance at Independence Day Reception of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Attendance at Independence Day Reception of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

December 17, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the reception to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted by H.E. Mr. Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Japan, and held at the Hotel Okura Tokyo.

On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat took the opportunity to extend cordial and sincere congratulations to H.E. Ambassador Baudarbek-Kozhatayev on this most auspicious occasion and to express heartfelt gratitude to the people and Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan for their impact-generating cooperation in Afghanistan’s reconstruction and development. In turn, H.E. Ambassador Baudarbek-Kozhatayev graciously thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance, his kind words, and assured him that relations between the two nations were not only friendly and positive, but would continue on productively into the future.

While at the event H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the opportunity to reconnect with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, members of government, and other distinguished guests all present in honor of the occasion.

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2018.17.12 Attendance at the JENESYS 2018 SAARC 1st Batch Reporting Session’s Closing Ceremony

Attendance at the JENESYS 2018 SAARC 1st Batch Reporting Session’s Closing Ceremony.

December 17, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the JENESYS 2018 SAARC 1st Batch Reporting Session’s Closing Ceremony in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

The twelve-member JENESYS SAARC delegation, all from different backgrounds in Afghanistan, were in Japan to learn, participate in home-stays, experience cultural exchange, and participate in discussions while located in Japan’s fertile and rich Fukushima Prefecture. Following the end of their program, a closing ceremony was held in Tokyo and the delegation were able to meet with H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Agah. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat congratulated them on the completion of their program here in Japan and encouraged them to take all of the knowledge and experiences they gained while engaging in this unique opportunity back with them to Afghanistan and find was to apply them to help make Afghanistan’s vitally essential agricultural sector and their other specialties even better for self-sustenance.

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2018.17.12 Attendance at Reception for Hon. Ms. Seiko Noda

Attendance at Reception for Hon. Ms. Seiko Noda.

December 17, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend a reception for the Hon. Ms. Seiko Noda, Member of the House of Representatives and the former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Minister in charge of Women's Empowerment, and Minister of State for the Social Security and Tax Number System, at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.

Hon. Ms. Seiko Noda is not only a long time personal friends of H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat but also a long time friends of the Embassy and Afghanistan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Ms. Noda for the invitation as well as expressed, on behalf of people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, deep appreciation to the Japanese government through Hon. Ms. Noda for its continuing support of Afghanistan’s reconstruction process which is paving the way for increased greater livelihood, peace and prosperity for the Afghan people. Additionally, he expressed his humble happiness at having such a true friend of Afghanistan.

In return, H.E. Ms. Seiko Noda expressed her sincere gratitude for the kind words as well as for H.E. Ambassador Mohabbat’s attendance at the event. Further she stated that she would continue to do all in her capacity to make sure Japan continued to stand by Afghanistan, as it is a place very near to her heart, well into the future. While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, members of Government, prominent business members, and other distinguished guests all present in honor to celebrate the Hon. Ms. Noda.

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2018.14.12 Attendance at Luncheon hosted by H.E. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Attendance at Luncheon hosted by H.E. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

December 14, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor of attending a luncheon for the Japanese-speaking Ambassadors with missions in Japan, hosted by H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, at his official residence.
H.E. Prime Minister Abe welcomed everyone to this year’s gathering. Further, he remarked at just how much has been going on in the world this year. Additionally, he again spoke to Japan’s great anticipation of hosting the 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Games. He intimated how much everyone is looking forward to them and, as such, he valued the opinion of each country's ambassador to help make the games a success. Each Ambassadors remarked about their personal appeal to Japan's, the close relations between Japan and each of their individual countries, and also the experience of each ambassador in Japan. During his remarks, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Prime Minister Abe for hosting this event and thanked him, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for the long support and unwavering assistance of the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan.

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2018.13.12 Attendance at National Day Reception of the State of Qatar

Attendance at National Day Reception of the State of Qatar

December 13, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the reception on the occasion of the anniversary of the National Day for the Accession of Sheikh Jassin Bin Mohammed Bin Thani the Founder of the State of Qatar, to the Rule of the Country, at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his best wishes on this auspicious day to H.E. Mr. Yousef Mohamed Bilal, Ambassador of Qatar to Japan. He further expressed his hopes to strengthen and deepen the relations between their respective countries. In return, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Bilal expressed His Excellency’s appreciation to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for the kind words and attendance at the celebration and agreed to maintain positive relations between Qatar and Afghanistan. While at the event he also had the pleasure of meeting with several others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors with missions in Japan, many diplomats, members of Parliament, and notable members of Japan’s business sector all present for the occasion.

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2018.12.12 Attendance of the 55th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Kenya

Attendance of the 55th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Kenya

December 12, 2018: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the 55th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Kenya at Tokyo Marriott Hotel.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat took the opportunity to extend his deepest gratitude, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic Afghanistan, to the Republic of Kenya, through H.E. Ambassador Mr. Solomon K. Maina to wish sincerest congratulations on this most auspicious day. He further conveyed his wish that Kenya would enjoy renewed and ongoing peace and prosperity, his wishes for the welfare of the Kenyan people, and his desire that the two nations would continue grow closer well into the future. In return, H.E. Mr. Maina thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his words and attendance at their Independence Anniversary Day celebration and expressed his best wishes for the people and Government of Afghanistan as well as his hope for their two nations to strengthen their ties of friendship.
While at the reception, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the honor to meet once again with H.E. Mr. Masahiko Sato, State Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to whom he expressed sincere thanks and appreciation on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the steadfast and benevolent support and friendship by the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan over the years on its road to redevelopment, peace, and prosperity. In return, H.E. State Minister Sato thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and assured him that Japan would continue to stand by Afghanistan well into the future. Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, members of government, and other distinguished guests all present for the auspicious occasion.

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2018.12.12 Presentation of High State Medal to H.E. the President of JICA

Presentation of High State Medal to H.E. the President of JICA.

December 12, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir had the honor of presenting in-person the Ghazi Mir Masjidi Khan High State Medal to H.E. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency at the JICA Headquarters in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

On October 31st of this year, in recognition of their outstanding services towards promoting the relations between the people and Government of Afghanistan and Japan, His Excellency President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan via video conference to the Embassy of Afghanistan in Japan, held a ceremony to present Honorary medals to five individuals affiliated with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for their contribution in assisting the Urban Development Sector of Afghanistan. At that time those medals were given by proxy to H.E. Mr. Mitsuji Suzuka, Ambassador of Japan to Kabul. As H.E. Mr. Kitaoka’s High State Medal has reached Japan, it was presented to him in-person by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat.

In his remarks, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat said there were not words sufficient enough to express just how incredibly grateful and extremely appreciative the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan are for the innumerable, magnificent ways in which JICA has helped contribute to creating a more developed, healthier, and prosperous Afghanistan. That although this medal is the highest of its kind to be awarded to an organization it is almost insufficient compared to how much JICA has given Afghanistan. That since he began working one-on-one with JICA back in 2003 during his tenure as Second Secretary, he has witnessed the tremendous benefit of JICA’s generosity, support, and true friendship through countless programs which have brought the country progressively forward across many sectors; to a point where it will reach self-sustainability in rice production by 2021, is continually improving its democratic process, is refining the human capacity development, is improving the quality of life for Afghans, and is taking charge of leading the path towards global and regional peace in an Afghan-own Afghan led process.
H.E. Dr. Mohabbat personally invested the pin onto H.E. Mr. Kitaoka in the presence of previous recipients: Mr. Shohei Hara, Director-General of the South Asia Department, JICA; and Mr. Takeshi Watanabe, Chief Representative of JICA Afghanistan Office, as well as the other dignitaries present for the meeting.

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2018.09-10.12 Attendance at the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Ishigaki World Peace Bell Island Commemorative Events

Attendance at the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Ishigaki World Peace Bell Island Commemorative Events.

December 9-10, 2018: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Ishigaki World Peace Bell Island commemorative events in Ishigaki, Okinawa.


On the first day’s welcoming events, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of lighting a votive candle, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for the large display of the word “PEACE” made of many individual votive candles. This was followed by many other events which all called upon all members of the world to seek out a lasting and enduring global peace.


On the final day, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of taking part in the many events planned for the full day’s activities such as speeches, peace concerts, a “Walk for Peace”, a ringing of the Ishigaki World Peace Bell, and closing ceremony – to name a few. While at the 2 days event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors with missions in Japan, several members of Japanese government, local politicians, members of the business sector, and other distinguished guests all of whom were present to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment on the Ishigaki World Peace Bell.

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2018.07.12 Meeting with Hon. Governor of Hiroshima and Key Speaker at the UNITAR “Women’s Leadership Programme for Afghanistan” Graduation Ceremony

Meeting with Hon. Governor of Hiroshima and Key Speaker at the UNITAR “Women’s Leadership Programme for Afghanistan” Graduation Ceremony.

December 7, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat honor of meeting with the Hon. Mr. Hidehiko Yuzaki, Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture at the Hiroshima Prefectural Government Offices.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Yuzaki for making the time to meet with him. Further, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, he expressed sincerest thanks and appreciation for the steadfast and benevolent support of the friendly people and noble nation of Japan over the years to Afghanistan as it has strived for peace and prosperity. In return, Hon. Mr. Yuzaki thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for meeting with him as well as for his kind words. Further, he assured him that the people of Hiroshima well understood the hardships of war and devastation such as the people of Afghanistan have been suffering for decades, and wished a quick and enduring peace to come to Afghanistan and the world.

Just prior to his visit with Hon. Mr. Yuzaki, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the UNITAR “Women’s Leadership Programme for Afghanistan” Graduation Ceremony where he was a featured speaker. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat commended the women for the efforts in the program and encouraged them to keep striving for enlightenment and to serve as role models and beacons of light to other women and girls of Afghanistan, that through their achievements, they might help others feel empowered, confident, and clear their paths in order that women may have an equal role in society, and most especially, in the peace making process.

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2018.06.12 Visit to Lay Wreath at the Hiroshima Peace Museum and Speaker at the UNITAR Joint-Programs Reception

Visit to Lay Wreath at the Hiroshima Peace Museum and Speaker at the UNITAR Joint-Programs Reception.

December 6, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat honor of visiting the Hiroshima Peace Museum and its Memorial Cenotaph, in Hiroshima Prefecture.


While at the Memorial Cenotaph, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat honorable laid a wreath in honor of all those who had lost their lives. Following this somber tribute, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the honor of meeting with Mr. Yasuyoshi Komizo, Chairperson of Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat extended his sincerest appreciation for the steadfast and benevolent support of the noble and friendly people of Japan to Afghanistan over the years as it has struggled to bring about peace for its people. Further he wished that tragedies which Hiroshima and Nagasaki suffered would be turned to serve as inspiration for the world to finally seek an enduring and strong peace.


Following the visit to the Hiroshima Peace Culture Centre, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the UNITAR Joint-Reception of Afghan and Iraqi Women’s Empowerment Program Recipients hosted by the UNITAR Hiroshima Office at the Mielparque Hotel in Hiroshima. Participants in the concurrent Women’s Empowerment programs of Afghanistan and Iraq were brought together to discuss the events, lessons, and highlights of their respective times in Japan.

Opening remarks were given by Hon. Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, Director of the UNITAR Hiroshima Office. Following this, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat gave his remarks speaking on the significance of empowering women, supporting the building of their confidence, in order to reach sustainable development and have women rightfully and equally participate in the peace making process. While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting with each woman and encouraging them to continue the remarkable development work they have done in Japan.

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2018.05.18 Attendance at the National Day Reception of Thailand

Attendance at the National Day Reception of Thailand.

December 5, 2018: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the reception on the occasion of the National Day of Thailand at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat took the opportunity to extend his deepest gratitude, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic Afghanistan, to the Kingdom of Thailand, through H.E. Ambassador Mr. Bansarn Bunnag, to wish sincerest congratulations on this most auspicious day. He further conveyed his wish that Thailand would enjoy renewed and ongoing peace and prosperity, his wishes for the welfare of the Thai people, and his desire that the two nations would continue grow closer well into the future. In return, H.E. Mr. Bunnag thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his words and attendance at their National Day celebration and expressed his best wishes for the people and Government of Afghanistan as well as his hope for their two nations to strengthen their ties of friendship.

While at the reception, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the opportunity to meet and converse with long time personal friend and friend to Afghanistan, H.E. Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi, Chief Representative of the Komei Party, to whom he extended his sincere thanks and appreciation for the continuous and benevolent support of the noble nation of Japan to Afghanistan over the years. Further H.E Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with several of Their Excellencies Ambassadors, many high ranking Japanese officials, and members of diplomatic missions stationed in Japan all present to celebrate the auspicious occasion.

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2018.04.12 Attendance at the 47th National Day Reception of the United Arab Emirates

Attendance at the 47th National Day Reception of the United Arab Emirates.

December 4, 2018: It was an pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the reception on the occasion of the 47th National Day of the United Arab Emirates, hosted by the Embassy of the UAE of Japan, at the Hotel Gajoen in Tokyo.


On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended best wishes on this auspicious day to H.E. Mr. Khaled Omran Sqait Sarhan Alameri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Japan. Further, he expressed his hopes to strengthen and deepen the relations between their respective countries, as well as added heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all of the UAE's assistance to Afghanistan over the years and continued assistance as it strives for peace and prosperity. Additionally, he remarked that UAE has stood as a beacon of generosity and aid across the world to developing countries and wished continued prosperity for the people of the UAE. In return, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Alameri expressed his appreciation to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance at the celebration, thanked him for his kind words, and assured him that the UAE would continue to have strong ties with Afghanistan and be a strethening support to it and all the developing countries striving for peace.


While at the grand reception, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with several other of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors with missions in Japan, many diplomats, members of Parliament, notable members of Japan’s business sector, and other distinguished guests all present for the remarkable celebration.

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2018.03.12 Attendance at the 15th Anniversary Celebration of SVA’s Afghanistan Office

Attendance at the 15th Anniversary Celebration of SVA’s Afghanistan Office.

December 3, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the 15th Anniversary of the Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) Afghanistan Office at Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In attendance with H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

At the anniversary, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat gave his remarks about the importance of SVA and their mission to promote education in Afghanistan. Further he expressed his congratulations to Hon. Mr. Kyoei Wakabayashi, President of SVA, and Hon. Mr. Gido Sambe, Vice President, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for reaching such a momentous milestone and impressed upon them just how much the people of Afghanistan would forever be grateful for their many noble works. Over the past fifteen years, the non-profit organization has launched school library projects, library renovation, and construction ov approximately 40 schools in Afghanistan while providing books translated in Dari and Pashto to children and in addition, they train teachers to teach children how to read. SVA had constructed many libraries, taught prospective Afghan teachers, and supported many Afghan craftspeople. With the generosity and hard work of the SVA team, they continue to play a key role in the development of Afghanistan’s education sector since the fall of the Taliban in 2001.

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2018.30.11 Receiving the Hon. President of Afghanistan’s National Olympic Committee, Hon. Secretary General of Afghanistan's National Olympic Committee, and Hon. the Senior Advisor

Receiving the Hon. President of Afghanistan’s National Olympic Committee, Hon. Secretary General of Afghanistan's National Olympic Committee, and Hon. the Senior Advisor

November 30, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor of receiving visiting delegation members Hon. Dr. Hafizullah Wali Rahimi, President of Afghanistan’s National Olympic Committee and Director General of Sport and Physical Education; Hon. Mr. Younus Popalzai, Secretary General of Afghanistan's National Olympic Committee; and Hon. Mr. Ajmal Ghani, Senior Advisor to H.E. the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; for a meeting at the embassy in Tokyo. Also in attendance were Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary; and Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary, both of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.


As Tokyo is actively preparing for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Summer games, Hon. Dr. Rahimi, Hon. Mr. Popalzai, and Hon. Mr. Ghani are in the country currently for seminars courtesy of the Government of Japan. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat welcomed the guests to the embassy and thanked them for arranging the time to meet. Moreover, he extended his wishes that their unique experience in Japan be both enjoyable and fruitful for the future Afghan Olympic Team that will come for the 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Games. The Hon. Dr. Rahimi, Hon. Mr. Popalzai, and Hon. Mr. Ghani expressed their hopefulness for a very productive experience which will lead to a great representation by Afghanistan in the Olympic and Paralympic Games here in Tokyo in 2020. Further, they asked to have both the Afghanistan National Olympic Committee and the Embassy closely work together in the ensuing time leading up to the world awaited competitions for the successful benefit of the Afghan Athletes who will come to Tokyo to compete in the games.

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2018.29.11 Attendance at the Reception on the Occasion of the National Day of Romania

Attendance at the Reception on the Occasion of the National Day of Romania.

November 29, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the reception on the occasion of the National Day reception of Romania at the Hotel Okura in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his best wishes on this auspicious day to H.E. Mrs. Svetlana Tatiana Iosiper, Ambassador of Romania to Japan. He further expressed his hopes to strengthen and deepen the relations between their respective countries. In return, H.E. Mrs. Iosiper expressed her appreciation to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for the kind words and attendance at the celebration, as well as agreed to endeavor to maintain and strengthen positive relations between Romania and Afghanistan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with several others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors with missions in Japan, many diplomats, members of Parliament, and other distinguished guests all present in honor of the occasion.

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2018.28.11 Hosting Reception Dinner for Participants of UNITAR Hiroshima’s “Women’s Leadership Program for Afghanistan Governance and the SDGs.”

Hosting Reception Dinner for Participants of UNITAR Hiroshima’s “Women’s Leadership Program for Afghanistan Governance and the SDGs.”

November 28, 2018; H.E. Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor of welcoming the participants from UNITAR Hiroshima “Women’s Leadership Program for Afghanistan Governance and the SDGs”, official from UNITAR, and officials from MOFA of Japan at the embassy’s Maulana Rumi Balkhi Hall. All of the embassy’s Diplomats and Staff were also in attendance to greet the guests as they arrived.


The young, professional women participants were chosen from a broad range of organizations, including government ministries and bodies, universities, the private sector, civil society organizations and the media are in Japan for the International training portion of their workshop under the auspices of UNITAR and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. The program aims to empower women leaders, with the understanding that "there is no peace without development, there is no development without peace, and there is no lasting peace or sustainable development without respect of human rights and the rule of law." The program will build participants’ understanding of good governance and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on Gender Equality. The program will allow for focused engagement to take place exploring key elements of gender equality, governance, the SDGs, and leadership in the context of Afghanistan.


Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary and emcee for the festivities, welcomed all and invited H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat to give his opening remarks. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat reaffirmed the necessity for the path to be secured and cleared for women, as major stakeholders in conflict resolution, to take their rightful place at the side of men. Further he impressed that it was essentially necessary for their self-esteem to be built up by any assistance available, making up for the past, in order that they may feel empowered, be included, and be provided opportunities for leadership in order that sustainable peace be actualized. Lastly he remarked that at the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan’s side meeting entitled “Women, Peace process, and UNSCR1325” the chance to discuss obstacles and plan meaningful ways to continue momentum allowing for the full and equal participation of women at all levels and aspects of the peacebuilding process.

Hon. Ms. Kotono Hara, Principal Deputy Director of the Global Issues Cooperation Division for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan gave remarks on the many cooperative measures being undertaken on the international stage in which Japan is participating that are geared toward helping to empower and promote women into the fore place of society and especially in the peace process. Following whom was Mr. Berin McKenzie, Senior Specialist for UNITAR’s Hiroshima Office who spoke on the significance of this program and the many training events, tours, and workshops scheduled for the participants.


The guests were all delighted to hear remarks from the Hon. Ms. Zuhal Amarkhil, Chief of Staff for the Office of the First Lady of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. She very astutely and from the heart spoke from on the importance for women to be supported and encouraged not only through great, comprehensive programs such as this, but globally as is being discussed by H.E. Mrs. Rula Ghani, the First Lady of Afghanistan the past week in Geneva, as well as locally in Afghanistan in each office, school, home and family as the National Unity Government and the Office of the First Lady have been working to promote.


Final remarks were given by Ms. Setara Hassan, CEO of Zan Television, as the representative among the participants. She gave a very impassioned and rousing narrative of the realities of life for girls and women in Afghanistan; impressing upon all just how important it is for mindsets of all to be immediately and actively changed for the better, for confidence, for empowerment, and for self-sustaining peace.


Following the speeches, Afghan dishes prepared by the Embassy in honor of this special day were served for all to enjoy. We sincerely wish all the best successes to the training participants, that they may carry with them all they learn here, and continue their commitment to women’s leadership for the actualization of peace.
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2018.26.11 Hosting Dinner Reception for Founder and Supporters of Bamiyan Educational Summer Camp: BESC

Hosting Dinner Reception for Founder and Supporters of Bamiyan Educational Summer Camp: BESC.

November 26, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to host a dinner for the Founder and Supporters of Bamiyan Educational Summer Camp: BESC at the Embassy building in Tokyo. Also in attendance to greet the guests as they arrived were Dr. Rahim Azimi, First Secretary; and Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary, both of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.


Bamiyan Educational Summer Camp : BESC (2018) began with the mission to host a summer camp in order to empower Afghan youths through education and entrepreneurship to help them learn the skills necessary to succeed in society, initiate what they are passionate about, and help them become more self reliant in order to be the catalysts for positive change in their communities. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat warmly greeted all of the guests as they arrived. He thanked them all for coming to the embassy and extended his heartfelt and sincerest thanks, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Mr. Ataullah Paikar, founder of BESC, as well as the donors and logistics providers for their generous support of such a program, which supports the youth of Afghanistan. Thanks to programs such as this, Afghanistan continue on its path towards peace and prosperity with forward momentum in an Afghan-own and Afghan-led process.

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2018.26.11 Attendance at Reception to Launch Graphic Novel “Mujib” in Japanese Language

Attendance at Reception to Launch Graphic Novel “Mujib” in Japanese Language.

November 26, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the reception honoring the launch of the graphic novel “Mujib” in the Japanese language, hosted by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at the Banganabdhu Auditorium in Tokyo.


H.E. Mrs. Akie Abe, the First Lady of Japan, gave opening remarks about the significance of the life of the legendary man known in the book as in life as “Mujib”, as well as the importance of the graphic novel’s second foreign language to be written in being Japanese. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed thanks to the host of the event, H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima, Ambassador of Bangladesh, for the longtime friendship and support by the people and Government of Bangladesh as well for the success of this graphic novel depicting the life of H.E. the Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman – founding father of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. In return, H.E. Ambassador Ms. Fatima thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance as well as for his very kind words and assured him that Bangladesh would continue to be a supportive friend and partner of Afghanistan well into the future as they strived for regional peace and prosperity.


While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with mission in Japan, high ranking government officials, and distinguished guests all present for the premier of the Japanese language version of the graphic novel.

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2018.24.11 Attendance at the Lecture on Ancient Egypt by Dr. Zahi Hawass.

Attendance at the Lecture on Ancient Egypt by Dr. Zahi Hawass.

November 24, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the lecture on the secrets of Ancient Egypt by world renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass hosted by Kumazawa University at the university’s Memorial Lecture Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the honor of meeting with H.E. Mr. Ayman Aly Kamel, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Japan to whom he expressed warmest thanks for the invitation to the vent as well as, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the best regards and wishes for continued friendly relations between Afghanistan and Egypt, with whom they have enjoyed long relations, thanks for their support over the years during the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan, as well as hopes for their continued cooperation in securing regional peace. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also expressed his sincerest thanks to Dr. Hawass for giving a very informative and well attended lecture. Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of speaking with others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, members of several Governments, and other distinguished guests all present for the event.

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2018.23.11 Attendance at the Japan Self-Defense Forces Band Annual Marching Festival

Attendance at the Japan Self-Defense Forces Band Annual Marching Festival.

November 23, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Japan Self-Defense Forces Band Annual Marching Festival at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.

The evening events featured a number of musical performances by guests including the Japan Self-Defense Forces own marching and performance bands,302nd Military Police Company, Jiei-Daiko Team, Honor Guard Unit of the National Defense Academy, as well as guest bands from the United States Army in Japan, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, The French Navy, and the Singapore Armed Forces. While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the honor of meeting and speaking with others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, members of several Governments, and other distinguished guests all present for the event.

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