2019.31.03 Attendance at the Special Lecture "The Heart of Japanese Beauty (日本美のこころ)" by Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko

Attendance at the Special Lecture "The Heart of Japanese Beauty (日本美のこころ)" by Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko.

March 31, 2019: It was an honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the special lecture entitled "The Heart of Japanese Beauty (日本美のこころ)" given by Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko and hosted by the Friendship Bridge Classical Music and Arts Society at the Tokyo Daijingu Matsuya Salon.

Opened in 1987, the Tokyo Daijingu Matsuya Salon is adjacent to one of the 5 most profound shrines which play an important role in the community life of the Japanese in keeping alive the traditional aspects of Japan. This venue played a most profound background for the unique lecture opportunity given on the topic of Japanese Beauty by Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko.

While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of greeting Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko to whom he conveyed appreciation for the information she presented in her lecture and expressed profoundly sincere thanks to Her Imperial Highness on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the longtime benevolent and steadfast support of Japan as Afghanistan has endeavored to reconstruct and secure peace and prosperity. In return, Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance as well as for his kind words.

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2019.29.03 Hosted Lunch, Ikebana Demonstration, Afghanistan Presentation, and Bazaar for Ikebana International Guests.

Hosted Lunch, Ikebana Demonstration, Afghanistan Presentation, and Bazaar for Ikebana International Guests.

March 29, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to host a luncheon, Ikebana demonstration, Afghanistan presentation, and Afghan goods bazaar for members of Ikebana International at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, Japan.

Members of Ikebana International were greeted with welcoming remarks by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat who had prepared a special afternoon for the guests. Further, they were given a delightful and informative presentation on Afghanistan’s culture, history, natural resources, and progress by H.E. Dr. Mohabbat, after which there was a demonstration of Ikebana.

Following their presentation on Afghanistan, the guests were treated to a special lunch of various Afghan traditional foods carefully prepared by the embassy in honor of the occasion.

At the completion of the meal, the guests were invited to peruse a small bazaar set-up with booths in which local Afghan businesses in Japan displayed Afghan craft and art items such as rugs, scarves, Afghan traditional clothing, Afghanistan sourced precious stone jewelry items, award winning Afghan saffron, and dried Afghan fruits and nuts for them to view, and inquire further about. All those present had an enjoyable time and remarked at how impressed they were with their new introduction to the wonders of Afghanistan.

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2019.28.03 Attendance at the Official Inauguration of the Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza Ceremony at Ochanomizu University

Attendance at the Official Inauguration of the Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza Ceremony at Ochanomizu University

March 28, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the official inauguration of the Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza Ceremony at Ochanomizu University in Tokyo.

Ochanomizu University, besides being an esteemed women’s colleges is also one of the top colleges in Japan and is proud to inform its students and other parties that it as access to a newly constructed international student plaza. As Ochanomizu University aims to support the realization of the dreams of its students’ and women all around the world, access to the plaza coincides with the university’s objectives. The new international student plaza, called the Hisao & Hiroko Taki Plaza is named after Hisao Taki with his desire for other Japanese students to take advantage of opportunities to interact with and learn from those originally from other countries. Taki Plaza is scheduled to be open in 2020 and aims to bring Japanese and international students together to connect, collaborate, and create a better tomorrow.

On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed thanks to the Hon. Ms. Kimiko Murofushi, President of Ochanomizu University for the invitation to the inauguration and for its assistance to Afghanistan over the years. In response, Hon. Ms. Murofushi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for attending and assured him of their continued support of Afghanistan. In addition, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat encouraged Hon. Ms. Murofushi to advocate the university to accept more Afghan students as he himself has first hand experience in how working and learning with people of other countries can help one understand various viewpoints thus enriching one’s knowledge and life experience, and hopes the aims of Taki Plaza are met.

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2019.28.03 Attendance at the Annual Hanami Party Reception at the Embassy of India

Attendance at the Annual Hanami Party Reception at the Embassy of India.

March 28, 2019: It was a pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the annual Hanami Party Reception at the kind invitation of H.E. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Verma, Ambassador of India to Japan, hosted by the Embassy of India at Chidorigafuchi.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat met with the host H.E. Mr. Verma, to whom he expressed gratitude for the splendid invitation as well as thanked him, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the benevolent assistance of the people and Government of India over the years throughout the reconstruction process, as well as encouraged them to continue standing with Afghanistan as it strives for peace in an Afghan-own and Afghan-led process. In return, H.E. Mr. Verma thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words. Further he assured H.E. Dr. Mohabbat that India would continue to stand with Afghanistan well into the future and help it to achieve further peace and prosperity.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the opportunity to meet with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, members of Japanese Government, and other honorable guests all present in honor of the occasion of Japan’s most beautiful blossoming flower of spring.

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Meeting with the Nagoya Certified Public Tax Accountants' Association Representatives.

March 27, 2019: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of traveling to Nagoya to meet with representatives of the Nagoya Tax Services Association to discuss further introducing Japan’s tax and accounting system for possible export to Afghanistan.

Japan’s novel tax accounting system if implemented in Afghanistan will be a great contribution for the next generation of Afghans. This great and comprehensive system patented by Germany and being utilized by Japan, South Korea, and a few other countries is petitioned to be introduced to most South East Asian countries as well, among other countries considering using the novel Japanese system.

On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon Mr. Hideaki Ozaki, Vice President; Mr. Naohisa Washino, Executive Director of the International Exchange Project Team; and Mr. Toshiya Hasegawa, Vice Chairman of Nagoya Taxation Business Laboratory – all of the Naoya Certified Public Accountants’ Association – for not only making the time to meet but for also considering the training and implementation of their novel system in the economically developing country of Afghanistan. In return, Messrs. Ozaki, Washino, and Hasegawa promised to do their best to facilitate all matters in order that the Japanese tax accounting system may be introduced for use in Afghanistan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked them for the introduction of the tax system which will greatly benefit the economy of Afghanistan in the future and vowed to do all requested on the embassy’s end to help them bring this to fruition. All present further discussed topics of mutual interest.

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2019.26.03 Attendance at the Inter Media Japan 2019 Annual Gala

Attendance at the Inter Media Japan 2019 Annual Gala

March 26, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Inter Media Japan Annual Gala, at the invitation of Ms. Pia von Waldau, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Inter Media Japan held at the Akasaka Prince Classic House in Tokyo.

Inter Media Japan is an agency with the aim of promoting bilateral relations between Japan and the rest of the international community. The agency sets out to achieve its goal of promoting bilateral relations by collaborating on projects with diplomatic missions and the private sector through means such as connecting foreign businesses to Japan and by spreading information on its new media platforms such as their "Japan and the World" magazine. The gala held was in celebration of the agency’s 7th anniversary.

While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting again and speaking with Ms. Pia von Waldau, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Inter Media Japan to whom he expressed sincere appreciation for the invitation to so grand event as well as for the support of her organization in helping to promote Afghanistan in Japan. Also in attendance were dignified guests such as others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, officials from the various Japanese government related organizations, and leaders of both the Japanese and foreign private sectors. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat met with several of the guests present and discussed many topics of mutual interest such as the impact new media has had on their objectives. At the gala, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat discussed with other guests of how the use of new media has been a wonderful tool in easily informing people from all walks of life about international relations and how it has helped in fostering more positive relations between Japan and the rest of the world. H.E. Dr, Mohabbat also expressed his hopes for Inter Media Japan’s continued success in the future.

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2019.26.03 Meeting with Deputy Chief of Mission, Minister Hara of the Embassy of Japan in Kabul

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

March 26, 2019: 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, at the embassy here in Tokyo.

Minister Hara thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for making time in his schedule to meet and expressed his sincere thanks for the warm welcome each time he visits. In return H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked him for his kind words and expressed his appreciation for Mr. Hara’s time for meeting again. 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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2019.26.03 Attendance at the Reception of 48th Anniversary of Independence and National Day of Bangladesh

Attendance at the Reception of 48th Anniversary of Independence and National Day of Bangladesh.

March 26, 2019:It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the reception commemorating the 48th Anniversary of Independence and the National Day of Bangladesh held at the Hotel Okura in Tokyo.

On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat congratulated Her Excellency Ambassador Ms. Rabab Fatima on the celebratory occasion. In return, H.E. Ambassador Ms. Fatima thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words, and expressed her wishes for the relations of their countries to strengthen. While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with several others of of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, members of the parliament, and other distinguished guests all present in honor of the auspicious occasion.

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2019.25.03 Condolence Book Signing at the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq

Condolence Book Signing at the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq.

March 25, 2019: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat visited the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Tokyo for the condolence book signing commemorating the many victims of the most horrible Ferry Accident on the Tigris River on Nowruz Day, March 21 of this year.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his deepest condolences, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, offering prayers for the souls of the many innocent lives lost as a result of the devastating ferry accident, his prayers for comfort and assistance for their loved ones during this painful time, as well as expressed his sympathy to the entire nation of the Republic of Iraq who have suffered from such a tremendous loss. In return H.E. Ambassador Mr. Al-Mosawi expressed his sincerest thanks to H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and compassion.

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2019.24.03 Attendance at the 2019 Minato City Stamp Rally World Festival

Attendance at the 2019 Minato City Stamp Rally World Festival.

March 24, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the 2019 Minato City Stamp Rally World Festival held at the base of one of Tokyo’s prominent landmarks, Tokyo Tower.

This grand, annual international event, which draws thousands of guests each year, is the celebration of the end of the Minato City World Stamp Rally which runs from January through March. It is Sponsored by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and hosted by Minato City Hall, Japan Travel Bureau (JTB), Minato International Association, Minato Travel & Tourism Association, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Junior Chamber International Tokyo Minato Area. It is one of the largest events hosted annually by Minato City and has participants from 36 other embassies and international organizations who introduce the charm of each of their respective countries to the many visitors by highlighting the music, art, ethnic costumes, and cuisine of each country.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat participated in the official Opening Ceremony, offering his remarks on the significance of such a magnificent festival and event as the Stamp Rally, as well as thanking the hosts on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for extending such a divers, unique, and wonderful opportunity for the embassy to share Afghan culture with the citizens of Minato City, as well as all of Japan. The other participants of the official Opening Ceremony were the Minato City Mayor, the Hon. Mr. Masaaki Takei; Mr. Kouji Ikeda, Minato City Council Member; Hon. Mr. Shin Maeda, President of Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Television City Corporation; H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Coronel, Ambassador of the Republic of Nicaragua to Japan; and Mr. James Carter, Senior Global Sports Liaison Officer for the British Embassy in Tokyo.

The Embassy off the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan had the pleasure of hosting two separate booths. The first booth was a culture booth for displaying cultural items, costumes, crafts, and goods – such as lapis lazuli jewelry, Afghan saffron, dried fruits and nuts from Afghanistan, as well as henna tattoos, and Afghani traditional clothes visitors could try on and take pictures in.

The second booth prepared and served freshly made bolani-e gandana (a flat leek/chive filled fried pasty) & bolani-e kachalu (a flat spiced potato fried pasty) with coriander chutney or tomato chutney, as well as delicious saffron lemonade.

Both booths together welcomed over 1200 guests who stopped in to learn more about Afghanistan, taste her flavors, and enjoy the Afghan spirit and hospitality. Many large corporation and private business owners expressed great interest in the export good of Afghanistan and were eager to establish connections with Afghan counterparts to further enhance trade opportunities.

Additionally, it was a pleasure of the embassy to communicate and further strengthen the very warm and amicable relationships with other embassies located within Minto City, as well as the many local residents and businesses through this event. The Embassy of Afghanistan in Japan expresses its deep appreciation to organizers for the coordination and cooperation which allowed us to participate in the 2019 Minato City Stamp Rally World Festival, the Minato City Stamp Rally, and the Minato City World Carnival thus successfully teaching over 800 visitors this year about Afghanistan, the Afghan spirit of hospitality, her beautiful culture, and the taste of her exports.

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2019.20.03 東京都平和の日記念式典に出席

東京都平和の日記念式典に出席

2019年3月20日: 2019年3月10日、モハバッド大使は東京都庁で開かれた、第29回東京都平和の日記念式典に出席しました。

毎年開催されるこの式典は日本にとってと同様に、アフガニスタンやその他の国々にとっても、平和の必要性と戦争の苦しみを人々が考える良い機会です。モハバッド大使はアフガニスタン国民と政府を代表して各国の大使や外交官が集うこの機会に参加し、平和の促進を提唱し、さらに世界中の国々が団結して平和の実現に向け努力していくことを求めました。

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2019.20.03 Attendance at the TAE ASHIDA Autumn Winter Collection 2019-2020 Fashion Show.

Attendance at the TAE ASHIDA Autumn Winter Collection 2019-2020 Fashion Show.

March 20, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the TAE ASHIDA Autumn Winter Collection 2019-2020 at Grand Hyatt Tokyo.

Ms. Tae Ashida is the designer daughter of the late Mr. Jun Ashida – world renowned designer, philanthropist, and a man with unparalleled character. Mr. Ashida helped to make the world a more beautiful and enjoyable place not only through his designer’s keen eye but also through his charitable heart and the many deeds he did that benefited various organizations and nations across the world. He was not only a giving and benevolent friend of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Japan but also of the Afghan people. His daughter Ms. Tae Ashida is carrying on and furthering her father’s fame through her own designs which are breathtaking. While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the opportunity to meet with Ms. Ahida and expressed to her sincerest congratulations on a most beautiful and creative Autumn Winter Collection debut and wished her all the best as it was introduced into the market later this year. In return, Ms. Ashida thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance as well as for his kind words.

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2019.19.03 Attendance at the General Meeting and Banquet on the Occasion of the 27th Anniversary of The Women’s Federation for World Peace Japan.

Attendance at the General Meeting and Banquet on the Occasion of the 27th Anniversary of The Women’s Federation for World Peace Japan.

March 19, 2019:His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat was cordially invited to the Commemorative Banquet held on the occasion of the 27th Anniversary of The Women’s Federation for World Peace Japan by President Mrs. Moriko Hori, at Toshi Center Hotel’s Convention Hall.

The Women’s Federation for World Peace Japan has been actively sending volunteers to Afghanistan from 1994 onwards in order to instigate development projects that focus on providing educational support for children and empowering women.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the honor of meeting with Mrs. Moriko Hori, President of Women’s Federation for World Peace Japan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Mrs. Hori for the warm invitation and congratulated her on this celebratory occasion of the 27th anniversary of WFWP. Further, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Mrs. Hori for the continued support of WFWP in the development of Afghanistan. In return, Mrs. Hori thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for attending, and expressed her hopes for their relations to deepen. While at the event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the opportunity to meet with the Hon. Mr. Hiroyuki Hosoda, Chairman of the Deliberative Council on Political Ethics and Member of the House of Representatives.; H.E. Mr. Grenenger Kidney Msulira Banda, Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to Japan; as well as others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, members of Japanese Government, and other officials and dignitaries present in honor of the occasion.

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2019.18.03 Attendance at the Spring Special Gagaku Performance Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor.

Attendance at the Spring Special Gagaku Performance Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor.

March 18, 2019: It was an honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Spring Special Gagaku Performance Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Music Department of the Imperial Palace.

Gagaku is performed at several court functions at the Imperial Palace, at State Dinners and on the occasion of the Spring and Autumn Garden Parties. In addition, in 1956, in order to open Gagaku to a wider cultural audience and wider cross section of the public, a bi-annual spring and autumn Gagaku recital was instituted by the Music Department of the Imperial Household. In the spring, cultural groups and resident diplomatic corps, and in the autumn, applicants through newspaper, radio and other media attend performances for three days at the Imperial Palace. This performance was given in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor, and would serve to be his last as he will be abdicating the throne next month. While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in japan, members of government, and other distinguished guests present for the occasion.

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2019.18.03 2019 Spring Luncheon Reception in Honor of PEACE Project, MEXT Scholarship, and Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Graduates.

2019 Spring Luncheon Reception in Honor of PEACE Project, MEXT Scholarship, and Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Graduates.

March 18, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to host a lunch reception for scholarship graduates at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s Rumi Balkhi Hall, in Tokyo. A total of 50 talented young graduates; 45 under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s project called PEACE program, 4 under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) scholarship, and 1 under the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, were honored for completing their long and diligent Master’s and Doctoral studies here in Japan. The reception was also attended by Officials from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE).

Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary for the embassy, greeted the guests to the hall and facilitated the ceremonies. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat gave his opening remarks, thanking those in attendance for joining the occasion to celebrate the wonderful achievements of the honorary graduates. Further, he remarked that these scholars are the change makers in society and that, thanks to the friendly and noble nation of Japan’s investment in their human capacity, the future revitalization of Afghanistan rests on the shoulders of these young. “Your education will allow you contribute to your nation by forging bridges of understanding—bridges that will help us better understand those from different homes, different cultures, different backgrounds, and different ideologies and bring us to peace. It is my most sincere hope that you use your potential to change the world.”

Remarks were also given by Hon. Mr. Masahiro Suzuki, Deputy Director for South Asia Division 2 of the South Asia Department of JICA who encouraged the students to take advantage of the wealth of knowledge invested in them and use all of their talents and skills to help improve not only Afghanistan but the world. Mr. Mohammad Hamed Patmal, Former President of the Afghan Students Union of Japan and Graduate of Waseda University, gave a heartfelt speech on behalf of the PEACE scholars thanking all the many people involved in bringing this unique and vital opportunity to Afghan scholars. That through the time and dedication of many to help promote this opportunity strong collaborative relations between Afghanistan and Japan have resulted which has enabled the fruitful success of these programs.

Mr. Mohammad Halim Stanikzai, Graduate Student from Tsukuba University, gave a moving speech on behalf of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, expressing his gratitude for the generosity of all those who have placed their trust into the Afghan students and shared with them the knowledge and skills to progress further. Mr. Mohammad Taheb Safi, a graduate student from Yokohama City University, presented his research he prepared in correlation to his thesis, “Phenotypic and genetic study of NBRP – wheat core – collection lines under salt stress” to which H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat remarked was very vital to Afghanistan.

Following the speeches, Afghan dishes prepared by the Embassy in honor of this special day, were served for all to enjoy. To hallmark the great achievements of the scholars, certificate of completion were given to all graduates from the embassy, JICA, and MEXT. To commemorate the event, a group photo was taken. To those graduates, we wish you the best of successes upon your return.

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2019.15.03 Memorial Honoring the Late Marshal Fahim.

Memorial Honoring the Late Marshal Fahim.

March 15 2019: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat hosted a memorial prayer gathering in honor of the late Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim at the Embassy in Tokyo. It was attended by Afghan nationals residing in Japan.

The late Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim was Afghanistan’s first vice president. He was decidedly an advocate of the people and was dedicated to promoting their interests, committed wholeheartedly in body and mind to very definition of peace for Afghanistan, and faithful to the rebuilding of the country for the benefit of Afghan society. The emcee’s opening remarks were given by Mr. Asif Agah, Second Secretary of the Embassy, who welcomed all in attendance. In his opening remark, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his welcome and discussed the significance of the occasion. This was followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran for prayer and reflection. After all had spoken, the guests were invited to partake in the Afghan sweets and tea prepared by the Embassy for all to enjoy.

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2019.12-13.03 Greeting H.E. the Minister of Education of Afghanistan at the Airport and Escorting him to Shimane Prefecture.

Greeting H.E. the Minister of Education of Afghanistan at the Airport and Escorting him to Shimane Prefecture.

March 12, 2019: It was an honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to meet H.E. Dr. Mohammad Mirwais Balkhi, Minister of Education for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, at Narita Airport and escort him to Haneda Airport and on to Shimane Prefecture for an intensive ministerial workshop hosted by the United Nations (UNESCO). Also in attendance was Mr. Abdul Hameed Hashimi, THIRD Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

Upon arriving, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed a very warm welcome to H.E. Minister Dr. Balkhi and wished him a most fruitful, successful, and enjoyable time in the friendly and supportive nation of Japan for the UN Ministerial workshop. Further he expressed that the Embassy and all of its resources would be available to him during his stay in Japan. In return, H.E. Minister Dr. Balkhi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for the kind welcome as well as for arranging to accompany him through to Shimane Prefecture where the conference workshop will be situated.

On the second day while in Shimane Prefecture, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and H.E. Minister Dr. Balkhi visited the Nakamura Brace Company and had the pleasure of meeting with the Hon. Mr. Toshiro Nakamura, Chairman and CEO of the Nakamura Brace Company. His company were the generous donors of prosthetic devices to Afghans in need and therefore H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and H.E. Minister Dr. Balkhi presented Hon. Mr. Nakamura and the Nakamura Brace Company a certificate of appreciation for the benevolent generosity and philanthropy on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Nakamura for all of his hard work, dedication, and magnanimity in helping to improve the lives of Afghans and expressed wishes that Nakamura Brace Company would continue its generosity and support.

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2019.11.03 東日本大震災八周年追悼式に出席

東日本大震災八周年追悼式に出席

２０１９年３月１１日: モハバット大使は、国立劇場で行われた東日本大震災八周年追悼式に出席しました。２０１１年に起こった東日本大震災は日本の方々にとって忘れがたい出来事でございます。

追悼式には日本のみならず世界各国から多くの高官や使節団が参加し、菅官房長官が開会の辞を述べられました。国歌斉唱の後、午後２時４６分から１０００人を超える参列者の方々が黙祷を捧げました。また、安倍晋三内閣総理大臣式辞の後、秋篠宮殿下がおことばを述べられました。モハバット大使はアフガニスタンを代表し、哀悼の意を捧げました。

８年前の東日本大震災は、日本政府や国民全体を震撼させるような出来事でありました。アフガニスタンにとってもその出来事に対する影響力は甚大なものであり、日本に対して援助を行ってきました。駐日アフガニスタン大使館には、赤十字社のほかにカブール市やカンダハール市などアフガニスタン国内からも多くの基金が寄せられました。また、あるアフガニスタンの学校では子供たちが集金活動を行い、バーミヤン出身の子供たちによる絵画も添えて日本にお送りいたしました。

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2019.11.03 Attendance at the 8th Commemoration Ceremony of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Attendance at the 8th Commemoration Ceremony of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

March 11, 2019: It was with a heavy heart that His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat attended a somber memorial and tribute ceremony at the National Theatre, for the ‘Memorial Ceremony to Mark the Seventh Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake’ – the most powerful recorded earthquake in Japanese history and the subsequent tsunamis which devastated the country in 2011.

The event was attended by all high ranking officials of the Japanese Government and Ministries, by all Ambassadors and Heads of Mission from countries with missions in Japan, and by all regions and international organizations who came to give their respects. Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress presided over the event on behalf of the Imperial Family of Japan. Openings remarks were given by H.E. Mr. Yoshihide Suga, Vice-Chair of the Ceremony and Chief Cabinet Secretary, after which the Japanese National Anthem was played and all of the over one-thousand guests present invoked a moment of silence at 14:46, the time when the quakes originally struck. H.E. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave his address which was followed by that of His Imperial Highness Prince Akishino.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat attended on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to pay respects and express condolence for the tragic disaster in which the noble country of Japan, a long time and steadfast friend to Afghanistan, suffered so greatly and in which many precious, innocent lives were lost.

Eight years ago, when the tragedies struck it was a very difficult time for the people, Government, and residents of Japan. As Afghanistan knows all too well the after effects of tragedy, they felt morally obligated and driven to stand in solidarity with Japan and offer assistance. Through the coordination of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Japan, substantial funds were raised in Afghanistan by the Afghan Government as well as by the Red Crescent Society, and the mayors of Kabul and Kandahar. Also notably, Afghan school children carried out a campaign to collect money among themselves to send to their Japanese counterparts in the affected areas and included drawings by the children of Bamiyan Province, hoping to provide further material and spiritual support.

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2019.10.03 国連大学学長デイビット・マローン博士との昼食会合

国連大学学長デイビット・マローン博士との昼食会合

2019年3月10日、 モハバット大使にとって、東京にある国連大学の大学学長、また国際連合事務次長であるデイビット・マローン博士による昼食会合に参加しました。招待客は各業界に及びました。

モハバット大使は今回の会合によって他の招待客と交流を深めることが出来たため、マローン博士に深い感謝を示しました。一方でマローン博士も、大使の誠実な言葉と、時間を作り会合へ参加したことに対して感謝の意を示されました。また、彼は国際連合とアフガニスタンの良好関係の維持への希望も明かしました。

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2019.10.03 Attendance at Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Peace Day Memorial Ceremony.

Attendance at Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Peace Day Memorial Ceremony.

March 10, 2019: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the honor of attending a memorial ceremony in honor of the occasion of the 29th Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Peace Day at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

This annual memorial service is quite as pertinent to Afghanistan and the rest of the world, as to Japan, and seeks to increase public awareness of the need for peace and to reflect on the suffering caused by war. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat took this great opportunity to join the international community and Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan present at the event, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, which advocates the promotion of peace and asks that all governments around the world endeavor to stand united so that peace can be achieved.

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2019.10.03 Brunch Meeting with Hon. Dr. David M. Malone, Rector of UN University.

Brunch Meeting with Hon. Dr. David M. Malone, Rector of UN University.

March 10, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend a relaxed brunch buffet meeting for a few guests from various sectors of society hosted by the Hon. Dr. David M. Malone, Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations at United Nations University, at the UN University in Tokyo.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his deep appreciation to Hon. Dr. Malone for the invitation to the small meeting gathering and for hosting such a great opportunity to meet once again themselves as well as to network with the other guests present. In return, Hon. Dr. Malone thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his sincere words and for making time in his schedule to attend the brunch meeting. He also expressed his wishes for continued success in the relations between the United Nations and Afghanistan.

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2019.9.03 Welcoming the Minato-Ku World Carnival “Stamp Rally Saturday Presentation” Guests.

Welcoming the Minato-Ku World Carnival “Stamp Rally Saturday Presentation” Guests.

March 9, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to receive over 100 guests from various different prefectures all over Japan for the Minato-Ku World Festival’s “Stamp Rally Saturday Presentation” hosted by and at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

From the beginning of January to the end of March each year, the Embassy of Afghanistan has the pleasure of being one of the 36 participating embassies in the annual Minato-ku World Festival’s Stamp Rally which is an ongoing event that allows ordinary citizens to visit the participating embassies and learn about the culture, history, and contemporary progress of the country as well as see what an embassy looks like. Since 2016, over 2000 guests are received at the embassy each year to learn more about Afghanistan, and the Embassy is always listed as a most surprising and favorite visit by all guests and participants; so much so it is covered by media entities such as NHK, TV Asahi, TokyoMX News, and the Yomiuri Shimbun

This year's run differed from previous years as Public Relations Officer Ms. Allyson Diaz structured the visitation schedule to include a Saturday afternoon presentation day in order to best reach out to the community and have them learn more about Afghanistan on their visit. On Wednesdays, the interns of the Embassy’s Internship Program had the pleasure of talking to guests, answering their questions, telling them more about the similarities between Afghanistan and Japan, as well as giving them a tour of the embassy and the beautiful view of Tokyo Tower from the roof. On Fridays, guests were given an informative and entertaining presentation about Afghanistan and a guided tour of the embassy by Mr. Ashraf Baburi, Administrative & Accounting Affairs Officer for the Embassy. During the presentation, the guests were also provided with refreshments from Afghanistan giving them a taste of Afghanistan’s hospitality and food culture. Succeeding the presentation, there was a short question and answer section where all the visitors’ questions regarding Afghanistan, the history of the country, relations between Japan and Afghanistan as well as the differences and similarities between the two cultures were answered. The Public Relations Office hoped that by coming to the Embassy and receiving the hospitality, the visitors would feel like they have been to Afghanistan.

Following the Saturday presentation, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat greeted the guests individually, thanking them for their Interest in Afghanistan, thanked them for Japan’s continuous support of Afghanistan over the years, and encouraged them to try on the Afghan traditional clothing to see for themselves how beautiful Afghanistan can be. Each guest posed to take a photo with H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and thanked him for allowing them to learn even more about Afghanistan, remarking how much their minds have been awakened to the many beautiful aspects of Afghanistan.

   

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