2018.20.3 Meeting with H.E. Mr. Yoji Muto, State Minister of METI

Meeting with H.E. Mr. Yoji Muto, State Minister of METI

March 20, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting with his personal long time friend, His Excellency Mr. Yoji Muto, Deputy Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry at the METI Main Building.

H.E. Mr. Muto warmly welcomed H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat despite his busy schedule. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat first expressed his appreciation, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the continuing support by Japanese government for Afghan reconstruction. He added that as Afghanistan and Japan have had a long and historical relationship till this day, in addition to the continuing Japan’s kind and generous support to Afghanistan, Afghan people always have a special place for Japan and its people, and will never forget their helps. In return, H.E. Mr. Muto expressed his appreciation to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for visiting his office, and his kind words. They further discussed topics of mutual interests.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat explained the situation of Afghanistan's abundance of natural resources and how Japan could use the much needed natural resources. He explained how this could bolster the economic ties between Afghanistan and Japan, and how it would be mutually beneficial. H.E. Mr. Muto agreed to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat's proposition and that it could also bolster the already close relationship between Afghanistan and Japan.

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