2018.28.05 Meeting with Mr. Herve Couraye

Meeting with Mr. Herve Couraye

May 28, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of meeting with the Hon. Mr. Herve Couraye, Representative Director of Gastronomy & Partners KK, at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his warmest welcome and deepest appreciation for the Mr. Couraye’s kind visit to the embassy. In return, Mr. Couraye thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his sincere words and for making time in his schedule to meet and begin their cordial acquaintance. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed his wishes for continued success in their established relationship here in Japan to which Mr. Curaye happily agreed.

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2018.25.05 Reception Honoring the 100th Anniversary of Georgia’s First Republic

Reception Honoring the 100th Anniversary of Georgia’s First Republic.

May 25, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the 100 Years Georgia’s First Republic at Imperial Hotel Tokyo ‘Fuji Room’.

On behalf of the people and Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his sincerest congratulations on this most auspicious occasion to H.E. Dr. Levan Tsintsadze, Ambassador of Georgia. In return, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Tsintsadze thanked Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words, and wished for the continuation of profound relations between Afghanistan and Georgia.

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2018.25.05 Attendance at Africa Day Reception

Attendance at Africa Day Reception.

May 25, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of attending the Africa Day reception at Belle Salle Roppongi Sumitomo Fudousan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting and talking several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of African countries to whom he expressed his heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in honor of the auspicious occasion. In return, they thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance. Additionally, he had the honor of meeting and speaking with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, and high ranking members of several Governments present with whom he discussed many topics of mutual interest.

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2018.25.05 Reception Honoring the 120th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Argentine Republic and Japan

Reception Honoring the 120th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Argentine Republic and Japan

May 25, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the reception honoring the 120th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Argentine Republic and Japan at the Argentine Ambassador’s residence in Tokyo.

On behalf of the people and Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his sincerest congratulations on this most auspicious occasion to H.E. Mr. Alan Claudio Beraud, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Japan. In return, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Beraud thanked Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words, and wished for the continuation of profound relations between Afghanistan and Argentina.

While at the reception, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, and high ranking members of Government present with whom he discussed many topics of mutual interest.

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2018.24.05 100th Anniversary of the Establishment of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic Reception

100th Anniversary of the Establishment of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic Reception.

May 24, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the 100th Anniversary of the Establishment of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic at the Hotel Okura in Tokyo.

On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his sincerest congratulations on this most auspicious occasion to H.E. Dr. Gursel Qudrat oglu Ismayilzada, Ambassador of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. In return, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Ismayilzada thanked Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words, and wished for the continuation of profound relations between Afghanistan and Azerbaijan.

While at the reception, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with H.E. Mr. Ritter Nobel Diaz Gomez, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama in Japan; and Madam Dewi Sukarno, former First Lady of the Republic of Indonesia. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of conversing with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, and high ranking members of Government present with whom he discussed many topics of mutual interest.

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2018.24.05 The 2018 Satsuki Festival at Ueno Park

The 2018 Satsuki Festival at Ueno Park.

May 24, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Dr. Bashir Mohabbat attended the Satsuki Festival at Ueno Park that took place near the Takeno-dai plaza in front of the Tokyo National Museum. H.E. Dr. Bashir Mohabbat was invited on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

At the festival, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting His Excellency Mr. Yohei Kono, the former Foreign Minister and Speaker of the House of Representatives and presently, Honorary Chairman of the Japan Satsuki Association and the Ambassador also met with Mr. Kazuo Kunima, the Chairman of Japan Satsuki Association.

 

The Satsuki Festival is an annual event with beautiful Japanese Azalea flowers showcased for the public. The Satsuki azalea is native to the mountains of Japan and usually bloom in late May unlike other Azaleas. The event was a great cultural event for the Ambassador.

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2018.23.05 National Constitutional Day Reception of the Republic of Poland

National Constitutional Day Reception of the Republic of Poland

May 23, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of attending the National Constitutional Day reception of the Republic of Poland at Hotel New Otani.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting and talking with His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Jacek Izydorczyk to whom he expressed his heartfelt thanks for Poland’s continual and benevolent support of Afghanistan on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan. In return, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Izydorczyk thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and expressed his sincerest hope that their two countries, Poland and Japan, develop deeper and more profound ties.

Additionally, he had the honor of meeting and speaking with H.E. Vice Foreign Minister Mr. Kazuyuki Nakane, with whom he exchanged warm greetings and gratitude for Japan’s continuous benevolent support of Afghanistan in its development over the years. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of conversing with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, and high ranking members of Government present with whom he discussed many topics of mutual interest.

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2018.23.05 Meeting at the Embassy with Messrs. Takeuchi, Tanaka, and Tsukashima of Sato Kogyo Co., Ltd

Meeting at the Embassy with Messrs. Takeuchi, Tanaka, and Tsukashima of Sato Kogyo Co., Ltd.

May 23, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of receiving a greeting call by his long time personal friends, and friends of Afghanistan, Mr. Toru Tsukashima, Former Deputy President; Mr. Hitoshi Tanaka, Associate Director for the Building Operational Headquarters; and Mr. Koji Takeuchi, Deputy General Manager for the Overseas Building Business Division; all of Sato Kogyo Co., Ltd. to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his warmest welcome and deepest appreciation to Messrs. Tsukashima, Tanaka, and Takeuchi for their kind visit to the embassy. In return, Messrs. Tsukashima, Tanaka, and Takeuchi each expressed their thanks to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his sincere words and for making time in his schedule to meet. They discussed their wishes for continued success in the warm and supportive, mutually beneficial relations between Japan and Afghanistan, most especially through investment in the reconstruction sector of Afghanistan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat encouraged them to consider advancing their investments in construction and development of Afghanistan even further to help stimulate the Afghan economy, create jobs, and yield fiscal rewards for all parties. Messrs. Tsukashima, Tanaka, and Takeuchi agreed to do their best to secure H.E. Dr. Mohabbat’s wishes to bolster even stronger investment strategies between their company and Afghanistan.

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2018.22.05 Meeting with Mr. Akira Hamasaki and Mr. Kento Kashimura

Meeting with Mr. Akira Hamasaki and Mr. Kento Kashimura

May 22, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of meeting with long time personal friend and friend of Afghanistan, Mr. Akira Hamasaki, Chairman of Hamasaki Industry Corporation, and Mr. Kento Kashimura, Managing Director and General Manager of Sales for the Gifu Branch of Shibuya Piping Industry Co., Ltd. to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo; and then, following the meeting, accompany them in visiting H.E. Prime Minster Mr. Shinzo Abe’s Office to meet with the Honorable Mr. Isao Iijima, Special Advisor to the Cabinet of H.E. the Prime Minister of Japan and Senior Fellow of Keidanren; as well as Mr. Takiichiro Hatsumura, personal secretary to H.E. Prime Minister Mr. Abe.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his warmest welcome and deepest appreciation for Messrs. Hamasaki and Kashimura’s kind visit to the embassy. In return, Messrs. Hamasaki and Kashimura thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his sincere words, for making time in his schedule to meet, and expressed their wishes for continual success in the relations between Japan and Afghanistan. Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat remarked his gratitude on their plan to build a vocational school in Afghanistan to continue the forward progress of human capacity development, and encouraged them to consider even further advancing of their investments in construction and development of Afghanistan through their respective businesses in order to help stimulate the Afghan economy and create jobs. The two agreed to do their best to secure H.E. Dr. Mohabbat’s wishes to build stronger and more profound relations between their respective companies and the embassy. They further discussed topics of mutual interest before visiting H.E. Prime Minster Mr. Shinzo Abe’s Office.

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2018.17.05 Attendance of the 50th Celebration for World Telecommunication and Information Society

Attendance of the 50th Celebration for World Telecommunication and Information Society.

May 17, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat attended the 50th Celebration for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku.

The main objective of the day is to raise awareness of changes brought by the Internet and new technologies that aim to reduce a digital divide. At the reception held on “International Telecommunications Day”, Dr. Hideyuki Tokuda, the Professor, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies at Keio University and Director of the Ubiquitous Computing and Communication Laboratory, gave a lecture about the importance of telecommunications and information in contemporary society.

While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting with H.E. Mr. Masahiko Tominaga, Vice-Minister for Policy Coordination (International Affairs) Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) for Japan, with whole he spoke and extended his sincerest thanks for the continuous benevolent assistance to Afghanistan by the noble people and Government of Japan.He also had the pleasure of meeting with several others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, and other distinguished guests.

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2018.15.05 Attendance at "Uzbekistan Week in Japan" Concert

Attendance at "Uzbekistan Week in Japan" Concert.

May 15, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the "Uzbekistan Week in Japan" concert hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the Akasaka Civic Concert Hall in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Ambassador Mr. Gayrat Fazilov for the invitation to such a successful event. In return, H.E. Mr. Fazilov thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of greeting H.E. Mrs. Kamola Akilova, Deputy-Minister of Culture for the Republic of Uzbekistan, to whom he expressed his sincerest thanks on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the many great and promising international and regional collaborative projects which will help to revitalize the economies of both their respective countries and improve the lives of their respective people. Further, he thanked the people and Government of Uzbekistan for their constant support of Afghanistan over the years during the rebuilding and reconstruction of Afghanistan. In return, H.E. Deputy-Minister Mrs. Akilova thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and assured him that their two neighboring countries would continue their friendship and collaboration for regional peace and prosperity.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with several others of of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, and other distinguished guests who attended the exceptional concert event.

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2018.14.05 Attendance at the Annual General Assembly for 2018 of the Overseas Construction Association of Japan, Inc. (OCAJI)

Attendance at the Annual General Assembly for 2018 of the Overseas Construction Association of Japan, Inc. (OCAJI).

May 14, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the Annual General Assembly for 2018 of the Overseas Construction Association of Japan, Inc. (OCAJI) at the Palace Hotel in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat sincerely thanked the host, OCAJI President the Hon. Mr. Kenji Hasuwa, for the invitation to the event and for the assistance to Afghanistan’s development by OCAJI across many facets. In return, Hon. Mr. Hasuwa told Dr. Mohabbat that OCAJI would do its best to increase support to Afghanistan for further development in the future. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and Hon. Mr. Kenji Hasuwa, discussed the present and future plans of construction in Afghanistan. The two gentlemen agreed that over the past years Afghanistan has greatly benefited from infrastructure construction and development and thus would benefit greatly from continued Japanese construction and development.

While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the honor of meeting with H.E. Mr. Keiichi Ishii, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism whom he thanked on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for the continuing generous, comprehensive and impact generating support Japan has provided to Afghanistan’s development which has resulted in Afghans living longer, freer and happier lives. In return H.E. Minister Ishii thanked Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and assured him that Japan would continue to stand with Afghanistan well into the future. Also in attendance were several of Their Excellencies, Heads of Missions, Diplomats with missions in Japan, members of parliament, leading business people, and other dignified guests.

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2018.14.5 Mr. Hamdard attends Ms. Makiyama's Lecture about the Future of Japan

2018.05.14 Mr. Hamdard attends Ms. Makiyama's Lecture about the Future of Japan

May 14, 2018: It was a pleasure for Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary and Political Affairs for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan to attending a lecture held by Ms. Hiroe Makiyama, member of the House of Councillors in Kanagawa prefecture.

Ms. Makiyama prepared a wonderful lecture about the future of Japan. Mr. Hamdard found Ms. Makiyama’s lecture very informative and was grateful to be able to attend. After the lecture Mr. Hamdard met and spoke with Mr. Michael Mueller, a foreign lawyer in Japan. The two spoke about the lecture and other topics of mutual interest.

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2018.13.05 Attendance at 2018 19th Annual Thai Festival

Attendance at 2018 19th Annual Thai Festival.

May 13, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the 19th Annual Thai Festival hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo.




The annual Thai Festival promotes and celebrates Thai culture and facilitates a continuing happy relationship between Japan and Thailand. While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat availed himself of the opportunity to express his sincerest congratulations on the successful weekend long festival to the host, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Bansarn Bunnag of the Royal Thai Embassy. In return, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Bunnag thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and for attending the event. The two gentlemen agreed to expand and make more profound the relations between their two countries.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting with several others of of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, and other distinguished guests with whom he further discussed topics of mutual interest.

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2018.10.05 Courtesy Call by Visiting Afghan Delegation Participants Under ‘Japan Platform’

Courtesy Call by Visiting Afghan Delegation Participants Under ‘Japan Platform’.

May 10, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, had the pleasure of welcoming 16 Afghan delegates visiting Japan under the NGO ‘Japan Platform’.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat gave opening remarks welcoming the guests to the embassy and encouraging them to make the most of their unique experience in Japan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat’s remarks were followed by a few words from First Secretary, Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, and then Program Manager of Community World Service Asia, Mr. Muhammad Hashim Sadozi.

After the terrific and brilliant speeches, the guests were served sheer chai and sweets. The courtesy call by the visiting delegation, as well as their visit to Japan, shows the strong relationship between Afghanistan and Japan and their mutual determination to create an Afghanistan led by Afghans.

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2018.10.05 Attendance at the European Day Reception

Attendance at the European Day Reception.

May 10, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the reception in honor of Europe Day at the Europa House in Tokyo.

As the European Union and its member states have been key partners in Afghanistan’s road towards peace and development, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his sincerest congratulations to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Viorel Isticioaia-Budura of the European Union on this auspicious occasion. Offering, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, deepest gratitude for the invaluable, selfless, and effect-generating role that Europe has played in Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also expressed that the roots for peace that have been laid in Afghanistan by the European Union and international partners will spread throughout the region. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat further expressed solemn gratitude for the sacrifices extended by the citizens of the Union to achieve these gains.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with long time personal friend and friend to Afghanistan, H.E. Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi, Chief Representative of the Komei Party to whom he expressed his warm thanks to the people and Government of the noble nation and people of Japan for their tireless support. Among other key dignitaries in attendance with whom H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of greeting were the Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara, Member of the House of Representatives and former Minister of State for Economy and Fiscal Policy; H.E. Mr. Laurent Pic, Ambassador of the French Republic to Japan; H.E. Mr. Gonzalo de Benito Secades, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain; as well as many others of Their excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, members of parliament, and other guests.

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2018.9.5 Mr. Hamdard Attends the Condolence Book Signing at the Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala

Mr. Hamdard Attends the Condolence Book Signing at the Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala.

May 9, 2018: It was with a heavy heart that First Secretary Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, Japan Embassy visited the Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala for the condolence book signing for the passing of H.E. Mr. Alvaro Arzú Irigoyen, former President of the Republic of Guatemala and Former Mayor of Guatemala City. Mr. Hamdard expressed his deepest condolences and prayers for H.E. Mr. Arzú, his loved ones, and for the people and Government of the Republic of Guatemala.

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2018.07.05 Attendance at the Opening of Special Photo Exhibition at Embassy of Oman

Attendance at the Opening of Special Photo Exhibition at Embassy of Oman.

May 7, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the opening of the Special Photo Exhibition at the Chancery of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Tokyo, Japan.

At the reception, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his thanks to H.E. Mr. Khalid bin Hashil bin Mohammed Al-Muslahi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman in Tokyo, for the invitation to this event and congratulated him on what was sure to be a most successful photo exhibition. In return, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Al-Muslahi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance as well as for his kind words. The two agreed to further strengthen the friendly relations between their two nations.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with H.E. Mrs. Akie Abe, the First Lady of Japan to whom he expressed his sincerest thanks, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for the continuous and benevolent assistance of the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan towards furthering Afghan reconstruction, realizing peace, and achieving progress. In return, H.E. Mrs. Abe thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and assured him that Japan holds a special place in its heart for Japan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, and other distinguished guests with whom he further discussed topics of mutual interest.

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