2018. 30. 08 Attendance at the Victory Day Reception for the Republic of Turkey.

Attendance at the Victory Day Reception for the Republic of Turkey.

August 30, 2018: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the the reception celebrating the Turkish Victory Day at the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his congratulations in honor of this most auspicious occasion, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to H.E. Dr. Hasan Murat Mercan, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Japan. In return, H.E. Dr. Mercan thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance, while expressing his sincere hope to make more profound the very strong ties between their two countries. In response, H.E. DR. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Mercan for his kind words and commented on the historically close and brotherly relationship between the two great nations, assuring him that he would also work to deepen and strengthen their close relations.

While at the notable event H.E. Dr. Mohabat also had the pleasure of meeting with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors and members of diplomatic missions stationed in Tokyo, high ranking members of Parliament, and notable members of Japan’s business sector present in honor of the occasion.

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2018. 30. 08 Attendance at the Victory Day Reception for the Republic of Turkey.

Attendance at the Victory Day Reception for the Republic of Turkey.

August 30, 2018: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the the reception celebrating the Turkish Victory Day at the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his congratulations in honor of this most auspicious occasion, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to H.E. Dr. Hasan Murat Mercan, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Japan. In return, H.E. Dr. Mercan thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance, while expressing his sincere hope to make more profound the very strong ties between their two countries. In response, H.E. DR. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Mercan for his kind words and commented on the historically close and brotherly relationship between the two great nations, assuring him that he would also work to deepen and strengthen their close relations.

While at the notable event H.E. Dr. Mohabat also had the pleasure of meeting with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors and members of diplomatic missions stationed in Tokyo, high ranking members of Parliament, and notable members of Japan’s business sector present in honor of the occasion.

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2018. 29. 08 UNICEF and JICA Signing Ceremony for “Promoting Maternal and Child Health Handbook”.

UNICEF and JICA Signing Ceremony for “Promoting Maternal and Child Health Handbook”.

August 29, 2018: It was an honor and pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to welcome representative members from UNICEF Japan and JICA at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo for the grand signing ceremony of the implementation phase of the "Promoting Maternal and Child Health Handbook" (MCH) in many provinces of Afghanistan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and all of the Diplomats of the embassy welcomed the distinguished guests from both delegations. In his opening remarks, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat deeply thanked UNICEF, JICA, and the people and Government of Japan for the consistent support and tireless work they continue conducting in Afghanistan. By reciting a quote from the Prophet Mohammad, Peace be Upon Him, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat hallmarked heaven being at the foot of mothers, and therefore "so too must we then remember that we all come into this world due to the love and care of mothers, and so we must ensure that they are in return loved and cared for so that they can instill in the future generations the same perpetual love and care. The circle of care, nurturing, health, development, and information must continue and improve. It is vital for mothers and children to have a good start to ensure fitness to face and succeed in life, and carry forth the ripples of peace in the world." Mr. Mioh Nemoto, Director ad interim of the UNICEF Tokyo Office, thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and the Diplomats for the warm welcome, and highlighted the importance of supporting the well-being of mothers in Afghanistan via the auspices of the newly implemented MCH Handbook Project. Final remarks were given by Mr. Junichi Yamada, Senior Vice President of JICA, who expressed the intentions for the project to address prior concerns regarding young mothers and children in Afghanistan as they progress from gestation through to adolescence. He concluded by thanking H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for hosting the signing reception at the embassy.

Following the signing of the agreement of “Promoting Maternal and Child Health Handbook” by Mr. Takeshi Watanabe, Chief Representative Afghanistan Office of JICA, and Mr. Mio Nemoto, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat again expressed his wholehearted thanks and appreciation to UNICEF Japan, JICA, and the noble people of Japan for their continuous and benevolent assistance toward Afghanistan. He then invited all present to take part in the luncheon of Afghan foods prepared by the embassy in honor of the occasion.

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2018. 29. 08 UNICEF and JICA Signing Ceremony for “Promoting Maternal and Child Health Handbook”.

UNICEF and JICA Signing Ceremony for “Promoting Maternal and Child Health Handbook”.

August 29, 2018: It was an honor and pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to welcome representative members from UNICEF Japan and JICA at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo for the grand signing ceremony of the implementation phase of the "Promoting Maternal and Child Health Handbook" (MCH) in many provinces of Afghanistan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and all of the Diplomats of the embassy welcomed the distinguished guests from both delegations. In his opening remarks, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat deeply thanked UNICEF, JICA, and the people and Government of Japan for the consistent support and tireless work they continue conducting in Afghanistan. By reciting a quote from the Prophet Mohammad, Peace be Upon Him, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat hallmarked heaven being at the foot of mothers, and therefore "so too must we then remember that we all come into this world due to the love and care of mothers, and so we must ensure that they are in return loved and cared for so that they can instill in the future generations the same perpetual love and care. The circle of care, nurturing, health, development, and information must continue and improve. It is vital for mothers and children to have a good start to ensure fitness to face and succeed in life, and carry forth the ripples of peace in the world." Mr. Mioh Nemoto, Director ad interim of the UNICEF Tokyo Office, thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and the Diplomats for the warm welcome, and highlighted the importance of supporting the well-being of mothers in Afghanistan via the auspices of the newly implemented MCH Handbook Project. Final remarks were given by Mr. Junichi Yamada, Senior Vice President of JICA, who expressed the intentions for the project to address prior concerns regarding young mothers and children in Afghanistan as they progress from gestation through to adolescence. He concluded by thanking H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for hosting the signing reception at the embassy.

Following the signing of the agreement of “Promoting Maternal and Child Health Handbook” by Mr. Takeshi Watanabe, Chief Representative Afghanistan Office of JICA, and Mr. Mio Nemoto, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat again expressed his wholehearted thanks and appreciation to UNICEF Japan, JICA, and the noble people of Japan for their continuous and benevolent assistance toward Afghanistan. He then invited all present to take part in the luncheon of Afghan foods prepared by the embassy in honor of the occasion.

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2018.28.08 Meeting with Entertainment and Media Representatives.

Meeting with Entertainment and Media Representatives.

August 28, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend a dinner meeting with representatives from various entertainment and media related sources in Japan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat met with Mr. Toshi Tsuboi, Executive Producer for the News Department’s “Ohayo-Nippon” Division of NHK; Mr. Daisuka Iijima, Senior Producer for the News Department’s Production Center of NHK; Mr. Kohei Tsuji, Correspondent for the News Department’s International News Division; Mr. Shuji Yano, Assistant to the Director for the News Department of Fuji Television Network; Mr. Masaomi Miyamoto, Director of Production for Nippon Television Network Corporation; Ms. Lisa Wakabayashi, Caster of “NiTeRe News 24” for Nippon Television Network Corporation; Mr. Haruyasu Ishigami, Attorney at Law for Ishigami Law Office; Mr. Eiichiro Kazui, Attorney at Law for Ishigami Law Office; Hon. Mr. Osamu Miyata, Chairman of the Center for Contemporary Islamic Studies in Japan; Mr. Michio Nozawa, Executive Designer with Aderans Co. Ltd.; H.E. Mr. Zomahoun D.C. Rufin, Chairman of the IFE Foundation International and former Ambassador of the Republic of Benin to Japan; and Mr. Ryuichi Ueki, PR and Chief Advisor for Communications of Star Three Corporation.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed his sincerest thanks to the host of the event for arranging the unique opportunity for this sort of gathering and added his wishes for continued good relations and collaborations among those present well into the future. Moreover, he reiterated his sincerest and most heartfelt thanks on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan to the people and Government of Japan for their benevolent assistance, tireless support, and interest in establishing peace and prosperity for Afghanistan. All of those in attendance met in a very amicable environment and were able to discuss various topics that could potentially serve to help bridge the gap in understanding of Afghanistan’s culture to a Japanese audience.

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2018. 28. 08 Attendance at the 2018 Japan Jewelry Fair

Attendance at the 2018 Japan Jewelry Fair.

August 28, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the 2018 Japan Jewellery Fair hosted by UBM Japan and the Japan Jewellery Association, at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center. Also in attendance was Dr. Rahim Azimi, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

Since 1993, this annual event attracts jewelry over 16,000 buyers of fine high-quality products. The highlight of the three-day event was the “JJA Jewelery Design Award 2018” Special Event reception with the Award Winning Works Fashion Show at which H.E. Ms. Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, gave her remarks about the award winning pieces of jewelry. While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of viewing the opulent displays of jewelry by many world renowned designers.

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2018.28.8 Mr. Asif Agah meets Representatives of the Japan Student Services Orginization

Mr. Asif Agah meets Representatives of the Japan Student Services Orginization

August 28, 2018: Second Secretary and Head of Cultural Affairs for the Embassy of Afghanistan Mr. Agah had the great pleasure of meeting with Director Itsuro Tsutsumi from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).

During their meeting Mr. Agah addressed many points including discussions on the need for increased support for additional programs for international students. In particular Mr. Agah highlighted the importance of MEXT and JICA’s Peace Scholarship programs for Afghan students studying in Japan. Together Mr. Agah and Mr. Tsutsumi spoke about looking for new ways to continue bridging connections between Afghan students and Japan well after their graduation. The meeting produced fruitful dialogue. Mr. Agah thanked Mr. Tsutsumi for his time and Mr. Tsutsumi returned his gratitude. Together, they expressed a hopeful outlook for the future generations of Afghan Students studying in Japan.

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2018. 28. 08 Attendance at the 2018 Japan Jewelry Fair

Attendance at the 2018 Japan Jewelry Fair.

August 28, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the 2018 Japan Jewellery Fair hosted by UBM Japan and the Japan Jewellery Association, at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center. Also in attendance was Dr. Rahim Azimi, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

Since 1993, this annual event attracts jewelry over 16,000 buyers of fine high-quality products. The highlight of the three-day event was the “JJA Jewelery Design Award 2018” Special Event reception with the Award Winning Works Fashion Show at which H.E. Ms. Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, gave her remarks about the award winning pieces of jewelry. While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of viewing the opulent displays of jewelry by many world renowned designers.

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2018. 24. 08 Attendance at 73rd Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia Reception.

Attendance at 73rd Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia Reception.

August 24, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the 73rd Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia reception hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia at the Imperial Hotel 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. Arifin Tasrif, Ambassador of Indonesia in Japan. Additionally he expressed his deepest gratitude for the benevolent assistance given by the people and Government of Indonesia in Afghanistan over the years on the road to peace and progress, as well as the state visit in January this year by H.E. Mr. Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, the President of the Republic of Indonesia. In return, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Tasrif thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words, and wished for the continuation of profound relations between Afghanistan and Indonesia.

Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the honor of meeting and speaking with H.E. Mr. Yasuo Fukuda, former Prime Minister of Japan and current Chairman of the Parliamentary League of Japan and Indonesia, to whom he expressed his sincerest gratitude on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to the people and Government of Japan for their benevolent and steadfast assistance over the years. In return, H.E. Mr. Fukuda thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and expressed his wishes for continued good relations between Afghanistan and Japan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, and members of several Governments present in honor of the occasion.

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2018. 24. 08 Attendance at 73rd Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia Reception.

Attendance at 73rd Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia Reception.

August 24, 2018: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the 73rd Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia reception hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia at the Imperial Hotel 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. Arifin Tasrif, Ambassador of Indonesia in Japan. Additionally he expressed his deepest gratitude for the benevolent assistance given by the people and Government of Indonesia in Afghanistan over the years on the road to peace and progress, as well as the state visit in January this year by H.E. Mr. Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, the President of the Republic of Indonesia. In return, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Tasrif thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words, and wished for the continuation of profound relations between Afghanistan and Indonesia.

Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the honor of meeting and speaking with H.E. Mr. Yasuo Fukuda, former Prime Minister of Japan and current Chairman of the Parliamentary League of Japan and Indonesia, to whom he expressed his sincerest gratitude on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to the people and Government of Japan for their benevolent and steadfast assistance over the years. In return, H.E. Mr. Fukuda thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and expressed his wishes for continued good relations between Afghanistan and Japan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, and members of several Governments present in honor of the occasion.

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2018. 24. 08 Meeting with Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara

Meeting with Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara

August 24th, 2018: His Excellency 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.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat extended his sincerest gratitude to Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara, on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan, his appreciation for the enduring support and assistance of Japan to Afghanistan. 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. 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.

First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard was also in attendance. Both extend their appreciation for the meeting and look forward to future engagements between Japan and Afghanistan.

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2018. 24. 08

Formal Dinner with Japan’s Special Assistant of MOFA and the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Division

August 24th, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the great pleasure and honor of attending a dinner meeting hosted by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Division in Tokyo. At the dinner, His Excellency had the great honor to meet and convey with Special Assistant of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy for the 2025 Expo H.E. Ambassador Mr. Shigeru Endo, the Director of the Osaka-Kansai-Japan Expo 2025 Division Mr. Shinichi Hamada, and Ms. Anna Taguchi, Researcher at the Economic Policy Division of the Economic Affairs Bureau.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat extended his greatest thanks to Mr. Endo, Mr. Hamada, and Ms. Taguchi for inviting them to the formal dinner and expressed on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan his sincerest appreciation for Japan’s continuous and steadfast support of Afghanistan. During the dinner, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also reassured his and Afghanistan’s support of promoting Japan to hold the 2025 Expo in Osaka and the Kansai region, and accordingly, wished them best of luck for the polling in November. Likewise, Mr. Endo, Mr. Hamada, and Ms. Taguchi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words, for making time in his schedule, and his keen interest in promoting Japan to have the Osaka-Kansai region as a host for the 2025 Expo. Mutually, all sides conveyed their strongest interest to continue the friendly and long-standing relations between Afghanistan and Japan, and hope that they would last forever.

Mr. Basir Ashmed Hamdard, First Secretary, and Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary, of the Embassy of Afghanistan also had the great pleasure to attend the formal dinner.

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2018. 24. 08 Meeting with Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara

Meeting with Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara

August 24th, 2018: His Excellency 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.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat extended his sincerest gratitude to Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara, on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan, his appreciation for the enduring support and assistance of Japan to Afghanistan. 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. 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.

First Secretary of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard was also in attendance. Both extend their appreciation for the meeting and look forward to future engagements between Japan and Afghanistan.

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2017. 22. 08 Mr. Hamdard’s TICAD Briefing

Mr. Hamdard’s TICAD Briefing

August 22, 2017: Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary and Political Affairs of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, met with a MOFA official of the Africa Affairs Department at the Foreign Press Center Japan. In the briefing, they discussed the upcoming TICAD Ministerial Meeting that will be held in Maputo, Mozambique on August 24-25. His Excellency Mr. Taro Kono, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend the meeting in Mozambique as a follow up of the Ministry’s meeting on TICAD that took place on August 5-6. Following the initial meeting, H.E. Mr. Kono will attend a bilateral meeting and talks regarding future economic projects. The H.E. Mr. Kono will also visit other African countries during his trip. At the end of the briefing, Mr. Hamdard thanked the MOFA official for Japan’s cooperation with Afghanistan’s projects, with hopes of continued discussions on future goals with the peaceful Afghan peoples.

TICAD is the Tokyo International Conference on African Development. Previously, the TICAD VI meeting was held in Nairobi, Kenya in 2016, with focuses on developing African economies, health services, and social stability. TICAD VII will be held in Yokohama, Japan in 2019.

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2018.21.08 Formal Dinner with Japan’s Special Assistant of MOFA and the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Division

Formal Dinner with Japan’s Special Assistant of MOFA and the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Division

August 24th, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the great pleasure and honor of attending a dinner meeting hosted by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Division in Tokyo. At the dinner, His Excellency had the great honor to meet and convey with Special Assistant of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy for the 2025 Expo H.E. Ambassador Mr. Shigeru Endo, the Director of the Osaka-Kansai-Japan Expo 2025 Division Mr. Shinichi Hamada, and Ms. Anna Taguchi, Researcher at the Economic Policy Division of the Economic Affairs Bureau.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat extended his greatest thanks to Mr. Endo, Mr. Hamada, and Ms. Taguchi for inviting them to the formal dinner and expressed on behalf of the people and Government of Afghanistan his sincerest appreciation for Japan’s continuous and steadfast support of Afghanistan. During the dinner, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also reassured his and Afghanistan’s support of promoting Japan to hold the 2025 Expo in Osaka and the Kansai region, and accordingly, wished them best of luck for the polling in November. Likewise, Mr. Endo, Mr. Hamada, and Ms. Taguchi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words, for making time in his schedule, and his keen interest in promoting Japan to have the Osaka-Kansai region as a host for the 2025 Expo. Mutually, all sides conveyed their strongest interest to continue the friendly and long-standing relations between Afghanistan and Japan, and hope that they would last forever.

Mr. Basir Ashmed Hamdard, First Secretary, and Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary, of the Embassy of Afghanistan also had the great pleasure to attend the formal dinner.

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2018. 17. 08 Courtesy Call by H.E. Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Japan Mr. Rhamani Movahed

Courtesy Call by H.E. Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Japan Mr. Rhamani Movahed

August 17, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure to receive His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Morteza Rahmani Movahed of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tokyo for a Courtesy Call at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador. Dr. Mohabbat extended his sincerest words of appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed for visiting the Embassy of Afghanistan, and he congratulated him for his appointment as the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tokyo. He also expressed his gratitude toward the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for their assistance in rebuilding Afghanistan. On the importance of the occasion, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat wished H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed luck and success in all his future diplomatic endeavors while in return, H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed thanked H.E. Ambassador. Dr. Mohabbat for welcoming him to the Embassy of Afghanistan and for expressing his cordial words. He also extended his sincerest aspiration to continue maintaining the warm and prosperous ties between their respected nations and their honorable Embassies. With the courtesy of both of Their Excellencies, they mutually expressed the importance of strengthening and deepening the meaningful relations between Afghanistan and Iran and seek to maintain the honoring of their liaisons.

Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

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2018. 17. 08 Courtesy Call by H.E. Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Japan Mr. Rhamani Movahed

Courtesy Call by H.E. Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Japan Mr. Rhamani Movahed

August 17, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure to receive His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Morteza Rahmani Movahed of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tokyo for a Courtesy Call at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador. Dr. Mohabbat extended his sincerest words of appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed for visiting the Embassy of Afghanistan, and he congratulated him for his appointment as the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tokyo. He also expressed his gratitude toward the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for their assistance in rebuilding Afghanistan. On the importance of the occasion, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat wished H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed luck and success in all his future diplomatic endeavors while in return, H.E. Ambassador Rahmani Movahed thanked H.E. Ambassador. Dr. Mohabbat for welcoming him to the Embassy of Afghanistan and for expressing his cordial words. He also extended his sincerest aspiration to continue maintaining the warm and prosperous ties between their respected nations and their honorable Embassies. With the courtesy of both of Their Excellencies, they mutually expressed the importance of strengthening and deepening the meaningful relations between Afghanistan and Iran and seek to maintain the honoring of their liaisons.

Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

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2018. 16. 08 JICA’s Chief Representative of Kabul Mr. Watanabe visits Embassy

JICA’s Chief Representative of Kabul Mr. Watanabe visits Embassy

August 16, 2018: It was a great honor and pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to welcome once again Honorable Mr. Takeshi Watanabe, Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) Afghanistan Office in Kabul, at the Embassy of Afghanistan.

On behalf of the people and the Government of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his gratitude towards the people and the Government of Japan and JICA who have contributed enormously to Afghanistan’s development, progress, and success. Likewise, Mr. Watanabe thanked Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and expressed his sincerest wishes to continue the warm and harmonious relations between Afghanistan, Japan, and the JICA. His Excellency also thanked Mr. Watanabe for investing time and effort in the ongoing Kabul airport project, and the recently agreed Maternal and Child Health Scale-up Plan for Afghanistan. The project which is supported by the Government of Japan, its Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), and JICA, hopes to improve the health and nutrition of mothers and children in Afghanistan. While the project will firstly begin in the Kama and Mirbacha Kot districts, the aim is to fully implement the Scale-Up Plan nationwide by the end of 2022.

The project’s signing ceremony will be held on August 29th at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo. All sides much-anticipate this important event and thanked each other for the outstanding collaboration thus far.

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2018. 16. 08 JICA’s Chief Representative of Kabul Mr. Watanabe visits Embassy

JICA’s Chief Representative of Kabul Mr. Watanabe visits Embassy

August 16, 2018: It was a great honor and pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to welcome once again Honorable Mr. Takeshi Watanabe, Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) Afghanistan Office in Kabul, at the Embassy of Afghanistan.

On behalf of the people and the Government of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his gratitude towards the people and the Government of Japan and JICA who have contributed enormously to Afghanistan’s development, progress, and success. Likewise, Mr. Watanabe thanked Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and expressed his sincerest wishes to continue the warm and harmonious relations between Afghanistan, Japan, and the JICA. His Excellency also thanked Mr. Watanabe for investing time and effort in the ongoing Kabul airport project, and the recently agreed Maternal and Child Health Scale-up Plan for Afghanistan. The project which is supported by the Government of Japan, its Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), and JICA, hopes to improve the health and nutrition of mothers and children in Afghanistan. While the project will firstly begin in the Kama and Mirbacha Kot districts, the aim is to fully implement the Scale-Up Plan nationwide by the end of 2022.

The project’s signing ceremony will be held on August 29th at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo. All sides much-anticipate this important event and thanked each other for the outstanding collaboration thus far.

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2018.15.9 Mr. Agah Attends the Kobe Institute of Computing Graduation Ceremony.

Mr. Agah Attends the Kobe Institute of Computing Graduation Ceremony.

September 15, 2018: It was a pleasure for Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary, to attend the graduation ceremony at the Kobe Institute of Computing’s (KIC) Graduate School of Information Technology in Hyogo prefecture.

Mr. Agah bestowed with the honor of giving remarks at the ceremony celebrating the graduates, including 6 Afghan students who had completed their studies at the institution. During his speech, he expressed the sincere thanks on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to KIC for installing the advanced and cutting-edge knowledge into these young minds, as well as humble thanks to the people and Government of Japan for investing in Afghanistan’s future and securing peace by helping to develop human capacity for self-sustainability. This opportunity enabled all in attendance to learn about Afghanistan’s growth and goals towards education through points addressed in Mr. Agah’s speech. Following the ceremony, Mr. Agah also presented the Afghan graduates with certificates of congratulations from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

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2018. 15. 08 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat attends Farewell Reception at the Delegation of the EU to Japan

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat attends Farewell Reception at the Delegation of the EU to Japan

August 15, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the great honor and pleasure to attend the Farewell Reception of His Excellency Mr. Viorel Isticioaia-Budura, Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to Japan.

At the reception, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat, on behalf of the people and the Government of Afghanistan, expressed his thanks to the European Union for the enormous assistance and help in rebuilding Afghanistan. Ambassador Mohabbat showed his appreciation for being invited by H.E. Ambassador Mr. Isticioaia-Budura to his farewell reception and, with a heavy heart, wished him goodbye. Dr. Mohabbat also complimented Mr. Isticioaia-Budura for his work and wished him a healthy and prosperous life and success in all his future endeavors. Likewise, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Isticioaia-Budura thanked for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat’s hard work, attendance, and his generous words by also wishing him prosperity and health in life. He also boded that he will continue and try to strengthen the EU – Afghanistan ties.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat also had the great honor and pleasure to meet with other EU officials from the Delegation of the European Union, and Japanese government officials as well as Ambassadors with missions to Japan.

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2018. 15. 08 President of Gyros Corporation Mr. Yamaguchi visits the Embassy

President of Gyros Corporation Mr. Yamaguchi visits the Embassy

August 15, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure to welcome once again Mr. Takao Yamaguchi, President of the Gyros Corporation, at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

Following up the meeting in July, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed, on behalf of the people and the Government of Afghanistan, once more his warmest welcome and appreciation to the Gyros Corporation and Mr. Yamaguchi for the steadfast support of major infrastructural projects, such as the Kabul airport, and the developing Afghanistan. Dr. Mohabbat also expressed his sincerest gratitude towards Mr. Yamaguchi and his company who have been working on behalf of the will and generosity of the Japanese people and Government. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat was delighted to hear that the Gyros Corporation made significant progress on the Kabul airport and regarded their partnership as an essential component for deepening collaboration between Japan and Afghanistan. Likewise, Mr. Yamaguchi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words, for making time in his schedule, and his keen interest to maintain the longstanding relationship between Gyros and Afghanistan.

The meeting was also attended by First Secretary Mr. Basir Ahamad Hamdard and First Secretary Dr. Rahim Azimi.

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2018. 15. 08 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat attends Farewell Reception at the Delegation of the EU to Japan

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat attends Farewell Reception at the Delegation of the EU to Japan

August 15, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the great honor and pleasure to attend the Farewell Reception of His Excellency Mr. Viorel Isticioaia-Budura, Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to Japan.

At the reception, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat, on behalf of the people and the Government of Afghanistan, expressed his thanks to the European Union for the enormous assistance and help in rebuilding Afghanistan. Ambassador Mohabbat showed his appreciation for being invited by H.E. Ambassador Mr. Isticioaia-Budura to his farewell reception and, with a heavy heart, wished him goodbye. Dr. Mohabbat also complimented Mr. Isticioaia-Budura for his work and wished him a healthy and prosperous life and success in all his future endeavors. Likewise, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Isticioaia-Budura thanked for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat’s hard work, attendance, and his generous words by also wishing him prosperity and health in life. He also boded that he will continue and try to strengthen the EU – Afghanistan ties.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat also had the great honor and pleasure to meet with other EU officials from the Delegation of the European Union, and Japanese government officials as well as Ambassadors with missions to Japan.

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2018.15.8 Mr. Agah meets Representatives of the Japan-IMF Scholarship

Mr. Agah meets Representatives of the Japan-IMF Scholarship

August 15, 2018: Second Secretary and Head of Cultural Affairs for the Embassy of Afghanistan Mr. Agah had the great pleasure of meeting with representatives of the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia in Tokyo.

Mr. Agah had the great pleasure and honour of meeting with Deputy Head of Office Mr. Kenichiro Kashiwase, Program Officer Ms. Saika Kin, and Program Officer Mr. Kazuyo Katafuchi from the scholarship program. Mr. Agah expressed his thanks to the representatives for hosting him, who returned their appreciation. While some central Asian countries qualify under the current scholarship guidelines, Afghanistan is currently not within the scope. Thus, Mr. Agah expressed interest in having Afghanistan included in the scholarship program. In response, the IMF Scholarship representatives have agreed to consider Afghanistan more deeply and have indicated that a decision will be reflected after an annual internal review. The Second Secretary thanked the IMF representatives for their consideration and looks forward to a program which includes Afghanistan and works to benefit and aid the students of the Afghan nation. 

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