2018.30.6 Mr. Agah Attends the 10th Anniversary of the Japan Tournament FISB Speedball World Club Championship 2018.

Mr. Agah Attends the 10th Anniversary of the Japan Tournament FISB Speedball World Club Championship 2018.

Jun 30, 2018: Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Japan, had the great pleasure to attend the 10th anniversary of the Japan Tournament FISB Speedball World Club Championship 2018. The event was held at the Koshigaya City Gymnasium, in Saitama, Japan.

While at the event, Mr. Agah had the opportunity to engage with Afghanistan and other represented athletes in the Speedball profession. Mr. Agah had the pleasure to meet with Mr. Zabihullah Karimullah and Mr. Rafiullah Karim, both of which are Afghanistan players of the Speedball sport and participating members of the tournament. Mr. Agah thanked both Mr. Karimullah and Mr. Karim for their earnest work in the tournament and deeply appreciated the positive impact they have in representing Afghanistan here in Japan. Mr. Karimullah and Mr. Karim returned their gratitude to Mr. Agah and thanked him for the kind words and promised to continue to create positive relationships with competing countries, preserving the high standard of sportsmanship that Afghanistan athletes strive to maintain. They further discussed topics of mutual interest. 

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2018.30.06 Attendance at the Reception of US Independence Day hosted by the Tokyo American Club

June 30, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the Reception on the occasion celebrating the Independence Day for the United States of America hosted by the Tokyo American Club and lunch at the Tokyo American Club, Japan.

On behalf of the people and Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, it was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat to be the only Ambassador with a mission in Japan to join the celebration of the United States of America's Independence Day hosted by the Tokyo American Club. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed his sincerest congratulations on this most auspicious occasion to Mr. Michael Alfant, Representative Governor of the Tokyo American Club and Group Chairman & CEO of Fusion Systems. In return, Mr. Alfant thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat extended his gratitude for the support and assistance of the people and Government of the United States of America over the years during the rebuilding process and actualization of peace.

Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the honor of meeting and speaking with Mr. Joseph M. Young, Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the United States of America in Japan; Hon. Mr. Masaaki Takei, Mayor of Minato City; and Mr. Ichiro Fujisaki, President of the Japan-American Society and former Ambassador of Japan to the United States of America; both of whom were also present in honor of the occasion.

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2018.28.06 Farewell Reception for H.E. Ambassador Mr. Yousef M. Bilal of The State of Qatar

June 28, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the Farewell Reception for H.E. Ambassador Mr. Yousef M. Bilal, Ambassador of The State of Qatar to Japan, at The Grand Ballroom of The Peninsula Tokyo, in Tokyo, Japan.

On behalf of the people and Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat thanked for the invitation to this auspicious occasion to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Yousef M. Bilal as well as wished him the best of luck in his future endeavors. Further, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed his sincerest thanks to the people and Government of Qatar for their benevolent assistance to Afghanistan over the years on its road to securing peace. In return, H.E. Mr. Bilal thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words, and wished for the continuation of profound relations between The State of Qatar and Afghanistan. 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.

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2018.27.06 Attendance at the Opening Ceremony for the Pakistan Photo Exhibition, “Journey through Pakistan- A Land of Many Wonders”

June 27, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat attended the Opening Ceremony for the Pakistan Photo Exhibition, “Journey through Pakistan- A Land of Many Wonders” at the Takanawa Civic Center in Tokyo, Japan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Dr. Asad M. Khan, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Japan, for the invitation to this event and congratulated him on this photo exhibition. In return, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Khan thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and for his kind words on this occasion. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed his earnest hope for the sincere cooperation and the continuation of developing peace in the region. Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the honor of meeting and speaking with others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, and members of several Governments present for the event. All of the guests present on the occasion of this event opening enjoyed viewing the photos on exhibit.

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2018.26.06 Lunch Meeting with Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara and Hon. Mr. Hirotaka Ishihara

June 26, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of hosting a lunch 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, and former Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy; and Hon. Mr. Hirotaka Ishihara, former State Minister of the Cabinet Office and former Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan; both currently members of the House of Representatives Japan, and both long time friends of the embassy and Afghanistan, at the Ambassador's residence inside the embassy. Also in Attendance were Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary; Dr. Rahim Azimi, First Secretary; Mr. Asif Agah; Second Secretary; and Mr. Abdulzaman Akbari, Third Secretary, all representing the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to meet and host lunch at the embassy for Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara and Hon. Mr. Hirotaka Ishihara. Both thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for making time in his schedule to meet and expressed their sincere gratitude to for his warm welcome as well as the delicious meal of Afghan dishes that was provided. In return H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked them for their kind words and expressed his appreciation for their visit. Further, and on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat, extended his gratitude for the long support and assistance of the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan which has stood alongside Afghanistan throughout crucial periods. Both Hon. Messrs. Ishihara expressed their wishes and continued optimism for the growing relations between Afghanistan and Japan well into the future.

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2018.25.06 Meeting with Deputy Chief of Mission, Minister Hara of the Embassy of Japan in Kabul

June 25, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor of meeting with Minister Keiichi Hara, Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of Japan in Kabul, for a working lunch in Tokyo.

Minister Hara thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for making time in his schedule to meet and expressed his sincere thanks for his warm welcome. In return H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked him for his kind words and expressed his appreciation for Mr. Hara’s time for meeting again for a working lunch. Further, and on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat, extended his gratitude for the long support and assistance of the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan which has stood with Afghanistan during the rebuilding process, and like others from the international community, striving to help bring further peace and security to Afghanistan.

As Deputy Chief of Mission to Afghanistan, Mr. Hara is striving to continue to deepen the strong relationship between Japan and Afghanistan with the advice and cooperation of H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and the diplomats of the Afghan Embassy in Japan. Mr. Hara, along with H.E. Dr. Mohabbat share the optimism for the relationship between Japan and Afghanistan growing ever more so. They further discussed topics of mutual interest.

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2018.25.06 Courtesy call by H.E. Ambassador Mr. Ibrahim Uvais of the Maldives at the Embassy

June 25, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor of meeting with H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Uvais, Ambassador to the Maldives, at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his warmest welcome and deepest appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Ibrahim Uvais for his kind visit to the embassy. In return, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Ibrahim Uvais expressed many 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 growth in relations between Afghanistan and the Maldives. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed great interest in further molding the relationship between the two countries into a mutual cultural and economic benefiting exchange. H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Uvais agreed to do his best to secure H.E. Dr. Mohabbat’s wishes to encourage exponential growth in ties between the Maldives and Afghanistan and expressed his sincerest thanks to the people and Government of the Maldives for the continuous support of Afghanistan over the years.

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2018.23.6 Dr. Azimi joins Music Performance of the Resonanz Children's Choir and Angklung Ensemble of SMA 3 High School of Bandung to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Indonesia-Japan Diplomatic Relations at Yebisu Garden, Tokyo

Dr. Azimi joins Music Performance of the Resonanz Children's Choir and Angklung Ensemble of SMA 3 High School of Bandung to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Indonesia-Japan Diplomatic Relations at Yebisu Garden, Tokyo

June 23, 2018: To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Indonesia-Japan Diplomatic Relations, Dr. Rahim Azimi, the First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, joined with great honor the Music Performance of the Resonanz Children's Choir and Angklung Ensemble of the SMA 3 High School of Bandung at the Yebisu Garden in Tokyo.

Dr. Azimi showed his greatest appreciation for the invitation to the concert and showed a keen interest in the music. Most importantly, Dr Azimi celebrated and blessed the strong Indonesia-Japan relations while he expressed his sincerest gratitude from the Embassy and the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan towards both sides for their generous succor in regards to rebuilding, supporting, and including Afghanistan in international affairs. Conversely, Indonesia and Japan expressed their gratitude towards Dr. Azimi and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for joining the concert and reassured the continuous support towards Afghanistan and its people.

Additionally, Dr. Azimi had the honor of meeting and speaking with several distinguished guests that joined the musical performance. 

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2018.22.6 Dr. Rahim Azimi Attends the 25th Annual Convention and Reception of the Japan Nut Association

Dr. Rahim Azimi Attends the 25th Annual Convention and Reception of the Japan Nut Association.

June 22, 2018: It was an honor and pleasure for Dr. Azimi, First Secretary, to attend the 25th Annual Convention and Reception hosted by the Japan Nut Association at the invitation of Mr. Hiroto Nakajima, Chairman of the Japan Nuts Association, at Tokai University Alumni Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Also in attendance was Ms. Imanishi, Assistant for Economic and Commercial Affairs.

The reception following the Convention provided networking opportunities for its members that are engaged in the nut and dried fruits business in Japan to meet and exchange information on current and future prospects in the industry. Furthermore, Dr. Azimi had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Hon. Mr. Nakajima, Chairman of the Japan Nut Association, to whom he expressed his heartfelt thanks for hosting the convention and establishing the networking exchange between members of the Japan Nut Association and countries participating in the industry. In return, Mr. Nakajima thanked Dr. Azimi for his kind words and expressed his sincerest hope that their two countries, Afghanistan and Japan, continue to strengthen their relations both culturally and economically and for a prosperous future in this industry.

Additionally, he had the honor of meeting and speaking with several distinguished guests from Embassies of the countries exporting nuts and dry fruits, media specialized in the food industry, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and others related to the industry that was participating in the reception to meet the members of the association.

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2018.22.6 Mr. Hamdard welcomes 2020 Olympic & Paralympics’ Games Committee at the Embassy

Mr. Hamdard welcomes 2020 Olympic & Paralympics’ Games Committee at the Embassy

June 22, 2018: First Secretary and Head of the Political Affairs of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mr. Basir Hamdard had the pleasure of welcoming the Cabinet Secretariats to the Headquarters for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympics’ Games consisting of Mr. Yoichi Arai (Director), Ms. Chieko Ito (Assistant Director), and Mr. Ryosuke Ando (Assistant Director) at the Embassy of Afghanistan. Also in attendance was His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

The purpose of this meeting was to discuss matters concerning the current options and available prefectural locations that could potentially host Afghanistan during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympics’ Games. Also, substantial information was exchanged about the details of all the sports that Afghanistan currently and could compete in during Olympic and Paralympics’ period. In accordance with H.E. Dr. Mohabbat, Mr. Hamdard emphasized the importance and significance of this upcoming international event and the positive impact that it continues to reflect upon Afghanistan. Further, they expressed great joy in knowing that Afghanistan has another opportunity to both represent their progression and profound perseverance.

Mr. Arai, Ms. Ito, and Mr. Ando all thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard for arranging this important meeting and for making time in their schedule. In return, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard thanked the Cabinet Secretariats for their continued effort in ensuring that Afghanistan is represented in Japan. Further, they expressed their wholehearted thanks and appreciation for the people and Government of Japan for their continuous and benevolent assistance to Afghanistan. 

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2018.22.06 Meeting with Mr. Yoichi Arai, Ms. Chieko Ito, and Mr. Ryosuke Ando of the 2020 Olympic Committee at the Embassy

June 22, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Yoichi Arai, Director, Ms. Chieko Ito, Assitant Director, and Mr. Ryosuke Ando, Assistant Director, all of whom are Cabinet Secretariats to the Headquarters for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Also in attendance was Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

The purpose of this meeting was to discuss matters concerning the current options and available prefectural locations that could potentially host Afghanistan during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Also, substantial information was exchanged about the details of all the sports that Afghanistan currently and could compete in during Olympic and Paralympic time period. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat emphasized the importance and significance of this upcoming international event and the positive impact that it continues to reflect upon Afghanistan. Further, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed great joy in knowing that Afghanistan has another opportunity to both represent their progression and profound perseverance.

Mr. Arai, Ms. Ito, and Mr. Ando all thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for arranging this important meeting and for making time in his schedule. In return, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked the Cabinet Secretariats for their continued effort in ensuring that Afghanistan is represented in Japan. Further, he expressed his wholehearted thanks and appreciation for the people and Government of Japan for their continuous and benevolent assistance to Afghanistan.

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2018.21.06 Meeting with H.E. Mr. Shoei Hara of JICA

June 21, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of receiving a greeting call by H.E. Mr. Shoei Hara, Director General of South Asia Department for The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, Japan. Also in attendance were Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary; Dr. Rahim Azimi, First Secretary; and Mr. Asif Agah, Secind Secretary.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his warmest welcome and deepest appreciation to H.E. Mr. Shoei Hara for his kind visit to the embassy. In return, Mr. Hara expressed his 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, as has been mediated through the assistance of JICA over the years, and Afghanistan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed great desire to further strengthen the relationship between Afghanistan and Japan both culturally and economically. H.E. Mr. Hara agreed to do his best to further deepen the bonds and continue the support of H.E. Dr. Mohabbat’s wishes in the profound relations between Afghanistan and Japan. They further discussed topics of mutual interest.

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2018.21.6 Dr. Azimi & Mr. Akbari join Regional Promotion Seminar of the 2018 fiscal year organised by MOFA and local governments at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Dr. Azimi & Mr. Akbari join Regional Promotion Seminar of the 2018 fiscal year organised by MOFA and local governments at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

June 21, 2018: It was a great honor for Dr. Rahim Azimi, the First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and Mr. Abdulzaman Akbari, Third Secretary and Human Resource Development of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to join the Regional Promotion Seminar of the 2018 fiscal year jointly organised by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the local governments of Hagi (Yamaguchi Prefecture), Niigata Prefecture, the Goto Islands (Nagasaki Prefecture), and Yabu City (Hyogo Prefecture) at the Banquet Rooms "Pegasus" and Galaxy" in the Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo. The Seminar was separated into two sessions:

During the first session of the seminar, Hagi City presented Hagi Pottery and “Natsumikans”; which are types of oranges unique to Yamaguchi Prefecture. Following, Niigata Prefecture presented the world’s first academic discipline about sake (rice wine): “Sakeology”. The Goto islands promoted their hidden Christian sides within the Nagasaki region while Yabu City held a presentation about “Asakura Sansho” which is considered a magic spice.

The second session gave visitors the unique opportunity to experience Hagi City’s pottery painting. Also, Niigata offered visitors the chance to taste 12 brands of sake while the Goto Islands substitute the sake with their delicious, local delicacies: hand-stretched Udon noodles and Tuna Sashimi. Yabu City gave a mesmerizing Calligraphy live performance and promoted the Asakura Sanshi and its yuzu citrus products (which are famous citrus fruits in Hyogo Prefecture). The seminar’s overal purpose was to contributed and to enhance foreign diplomats’ understanding of Japan’s diverse regions. It also allowed the networking amongst local governments and diplomatic corps. Accordingly, Dr Azimi and Mr. Akbari mingled amongst the honorable diplomats and the local governments’ officials.

At the seminar, Dr Azimi and Mr. Akbari expressed their most sincere thanks and gratitude towards Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the present excellencies of diplomats, and the local governments’ officials for the invitation to the event. Also, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the local, Japanese government’s expressed their greatest words of thanks towards Dr. Azimi and Mr. Akbari, and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Both sides are looking forward to the more fruitful exchange of knowledge and collaboration in the future.

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2018.21.06 Meeting with H.E. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of JICA, at the JICA Headquarters

June 21, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending a meeting with H.E. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of JICA, at the JICA Headquarters in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

The purpose of this meeting was to personally hand H.E. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of JICA, an invitation packet to the Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan that will take place on November 27-28 2018. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat emphasized the importance and significance of this planned Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan in Geneva later this year -- jointly hosted by the Government of Afghanistan, United Nations, Joint Coordination & Monitoring Board, and the International Community. Further, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed just how eager Their Excellencies the Ministers in Kabul were for the Japanese presence of H.E. Mr. Kitaoka, to attend this event and impart their views and participation in providing feedback on the National Priority Programs (NPPS) agreed to in the previous international conferences on Afghanistan.

H.E. Mr. Kitaoka thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for arranging to bring him the invitation packet for and expressed great eager in attending this significant event. In return, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Kitaoka for hosting their meeting and for his continued effort in maintaining the relationship between Afghanistan and Japan. Further, he expressed his wholehearted thanks and appreciation for JICA of Japan for their continuous and benevolent assistance to Afghanistan over the years. H.E. Mr. Kitaoka assured H.E. Dr. Mohabbat that Japan would continue to stand by and support Afghanistan well into the future.

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2018.20.06 Reception Honoring the 120th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence

June 20, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the 120th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.

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. Jose Castillo Laurel V., Ambassador of the Philippines. In return, H.E. Mr. Jose Castillo Laurel V. thanked Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words and wished for the continuation of profound relations between Afghanistan and the Philippines.

Additionally, he had the honor of meeting and speaking with a personal long time friend of Afghanistan Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara, the Chairman of the Parliamentary League of Japan and the Philippines and a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, and 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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2018.20.06 Meeting with Hon. Mr. Takashi Matsuo, Asian Development Bank Representative, at the Kasumigaseki Building

June 20, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending a meeting with Hon. Mr. Takashi Matsuo, Asian Development Bank Representative, at the Kasumigaseki Building in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

The purpose of this meeting was to personally hand Hon. Mr. Matsuo an invitation packet to be passed on to H.E. Mr. Takehiko Nakao, President of Asian Development Bank, to the Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan that will take place on November 27-28 2018. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat emphasized the importance and significance of this planned Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan in Geneva later this year -- jointly hosted by the Government of Afghanistan, United Nations, Joint Coordination & Monitoring Board, and the International Community. Further, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed just how eager Their Excellencies the Ministers in Kabul were for the Japanese presence of H.E. Mr. Nakao, President of ADB, to attend this event and impart their views and participation in providing feedback on the National Priority Programs (NPPS) agreed to in the previous international conferences on Afghanistan.

Hon. Mr. Matsuo thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for arranging to bring him the invitation packet for H.E. Mr. Nakao from Their Excellencies the Ministers in Kabul, and promised to usher the packet to H.E. Mr. Nakao as well as convey the significance of attending and participating in the event. In return, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Matsuo for hosting their meeting and for his continued effort in maintaining the relationship between Afghanistan and Japan. Further, he expressed his wholehearted thanks and appreciation for the ADB of Japan for their continuous and benevolent assistance to Afghanistan over the years. Hon. Mr. Matsuo assured H.E. Dr. Mohabbat that Japan would continue to stand by and support Afghanistan well into the future.

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2018.19.6 Mr. Hamdard joins exchange party at the Japan International Science and Technology Center (JISTEC) at Tokyo Green Palace

Mr. Hamdard joins exchange party at the Japan International Science and Technology Center (JISTEC) at Tokyo Green Palace

June 19, 2018: Mr. Basir Hamdard, First Secretary and Head of the Political Affairs at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, had the great pleasure to join an exchange party at the Japan International Science and Technology Center (JISTEC) at the Tokyo Green Palace in Tokyo.

Mr. Hamdard expressed his gratitude towards the JISTEC for his invitation to the exchange party. He had an enjoyable time and was pleasantly surprised by JISTEC which put a lot of time and effort into organizing the party. Also, the JISTEC expressed its thanks towards Mr. Hamdard for his attendance and hopes that he would join upcoming events at the JISTEC. Both sides agreed to continue the conversation between both institutes, and look forward to extensive relations between them.

Additionally, Mr. Hamdard 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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2018.19.06 Guest Speaker on Live-Cast of “Discovery World in CafeSta”

June 19, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of guest speaking on the YouTube channel “Discovery World in CafeSta” at the Liberal Democratic Party Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting and talking for a live interview with the Hon. Mr. Shunsuke Takeda, member of the House of Representatives and Liberal Democratic Party, who hosts the YouTube channel “CafeSta”. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat extended his warmest gratitude for the invitation and opportunity to speak on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan sharing photos about the Afghanistan seldom seen or known about, answering various questions concerning cultural and economic aspects of Afghanistan, and shared with them the delicious Afghan dishes of Kabuli Palao, Mantu, and Aush.

In return, Hon. Mr Takei thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance as a guest speaker on the channel. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thoroughly enjoyed discussing the progression and continuous strive for Peace in Afghanistan on the channel as it provides mutual benefits in enhancing and strengthening the relationship between Japan and Afghanistan.

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2018.18.06 Attendance at "Tomorrow's National Defense" Lecture

June 18, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of attending a reception and lecture on the subject "Tomorrow's National Defense" given by Hon. Mr. Misahisa Sato, Deputy Foreign Minister held at the Meiji Kinenkan in Tokyo, Japan.

Many notable member of Japanese government were present for the lecture and reception highlighting the hopeful course for the country's national defense system, including H.E. Mr. Taro Kono, Foreign Minister of Japan. His Excellency Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Hon. Mr. Misahisa Sato, Deputy Foreign Minister and guest speaker at the Meiji Kinenkan reception. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat extended his deepest appreciation for the opportunity to attend the event and to further strengthen ties between Japan and Afghanistan. In return, Hon. Mr. Sato thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance to the event. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat wished for the continual success in deepening the relationship between Japan and Afghanistan while Hon. Mr. Sato agreed with these wishes. They further discussed topics of mutual interests.

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

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2018.18.06 Attendance at the Swiss Luncheon and Reception

June 18, 2018: It was a pleasure for His Excellency Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Swiss luncheon and reception, hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Jean-Francois Paroz, at the Swiss Ambassador’s residence in Tokyo, Japan.

His Excellency Dr. Bashir Mohabbat expressed his greatest appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Paroz and his wife, Dr. Yulia Gusynina Paroz for hosting the lovely event and for courteously extending him an invitation to partake in discussions on current humanitarian issues and future action in cooperation with the Japanese Red Cross Society. Further, he sincerely thanked H.E. Mr. Paroz on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for Switzerland’s continuous support of Afghanistan during the process of reconstruction and actualizing peace. In return, H.E. Mr. Paroz thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance of the luncheon and reception.

Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with the Hon. Mr. Yasuo Tanaka, Special Advisor to the President at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC); and several others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, and other distinguished guests who attended the event.

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