2020.23.02 Conveyance of Heartfelt Birthday Congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan at Reception in the Imperial Palace.

Conveyance of Heartfelt Birthday Congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan at Reception in the Imperial Palace.

February 23, 2020: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat was honored with the opportunity to attend the 60th birthday ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, which is also the National Day of Japan, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Considering the excellent and historical relations between the two nations and the personal roles of Their Majesties the Imperial Family of Japan, this annual celebration is considered to be a most celebratory occasion. Having the opportunity to personally greet His Majesty the Emperor, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat conveyed, on behalf of H.E. President Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, and the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, sincerest congratulations, and wishes for happiness and fulfillment in what is hoped to be a long and prosperous life. In addition, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed to His Majesty the Emperor the gratitude of the aforementioned for the noble nation of Japan’s effect-generating cooperation that has been extended to Afghanistan.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the further honor of interacting with other members of Their Imperial Highnesses of the Imperial Family and conveying congratulations to them as well. As the event was also attended by all the heads of the missions from around the world stationed in Tokyo, along with their respected spouses, H.E. Ambassador Mohabbat also had the pleasure to greet them.

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2019.13.4 Attendance at H.E. Prime Minister's Annual Cherry Blossom Party

Attendance at H.E. Prime Minister's Annual Cherry Blossom Party.

April 13, 2016: It was an honor and pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the annual Cherry Blossom Party hosted by the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe at Shinjuku Garden.

The cherry blossom (sakura) has been celebrated in Japan for many centuries and holds a very particular place in Japanese culture. It is regarded as a symbol of renewal, vitality, and beauty. During the spring season of each year, hundreds of thousands travel to Japan to view the wondrous spectacle of these white or pink flowers blooming. Many attend cherry blossom festivals or simply enjoy hanami, the tradition of viewing and enjoying the beauty of the cherry blossom. With the Japanese tradition of cherry blossoms blooming symbolizing the start of new beginnings paralleling the spring start of the Afghan New Year, the event was very symbolic as a start of another year of ever-increasingly friendly Afghan-Japanese relations.

The event brought together Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, the heads of the diplomatic missions in Japan, Members of the Diet, distinguished guests, and a number of other key dignitaries with whom H.E. Ambassador. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of interacting with while they all were gathered to admire the lovely cherry blossoms in bloom at H.E. Prime Minister Abe’s party.

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2019.12.4 Meeting Concerning Developments in the Peace Process with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Hiroshi Oka

Meeting Concerning Developments in the Peace Process with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Hiroshi Oka.

April 12, 2019: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to meet with H.E. Ambassador Mr. Hiroshi Oka, Assistant Minister & Director General of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau; as well as Special Representative to Afghanistan Assistance of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan at his office in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat thanked H.E. Ambassador Mr. Oka for making time in his schedule to meet with them. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Oka for the very longtime friendly relationship between Japan and Afghanistan. He expressed his thanks to the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan who have sincerely helped Afghanistan achieve great strides in progress on the road towards stability, peace, and prosperity – serving as the ideal role model and proponent for peace.

In return, H.E. Mr. Oka thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for meeting with him, his kind words, and assured him of Japan’s continued support of Afghanistan in its development. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat came to the crux of his visit to apprise H.E. Mr. Oka of the most recent developments regarding the progress and expansions related to the peace process. H.E. Mr. Oka expressed his thanks for the full briefing and was very impressed and interested in the most current steps and developments in the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process towards peace. Moreover, he remarked on the great initiative and leadership by H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani through these endeavors and also promised that people and Government of Japan would fully continue to support and stand by the Afghan people in an Afghan-lead and Afghan-owned peace process well into the future.

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2019.11.4 Meeting Concerning Developments in the Peace Process with H.E. Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi

Meeting Concerning Developments in the Peace Process with H.E. Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi.

April 11, 2019: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to have a meeting with his longtime friend, Chief Representative of the Komei Party and Member of the House of Councilors of Japan, H.E. Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi at his office in the House of Councillors Headquarters in Nagatacho. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Yamaguchi for making time in his schedule to meet with them. Further, and on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Yamaguchi for the very longtime friendly relationship between Japan and Afghanistan as well as between themselves. He expressed his thanks to the people and Government of the noble nation of Japan who have sincerely helped Afghanistan achieve great strides in progress on the road towards stability, peace, and prosperity. In return, H.E. Mr. Yamaguchi thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for meeting with him, his kind words, and assured him of Japan’s continued support of Afghanistan in its development. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat came to the crux of his visit to apprise H.E. Mr. Yamaguchi of the most recent developments regarding the progress and expansions related to the peace process. H.E. Mr. Yamaguchi was very impressed and interested in the most current steps and developments in the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process towards peace.

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