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

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

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

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

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

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