2018.31.07 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat joins the celebration of the Sankei International SHO exhibition’s 35th Anniversary.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat joins the celebration of the Sankei International SHO exhibition’s 35th Anniversary.

July 31, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the great honor and pleasure to join the celebration of the Sankei International SHO exhibition’s 35th Anniversary organized by the Sankei Shimbun and Sankei International Sho Association at the Meiji Kinenkan “Fuji” in Tokyo. The event was also attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Takamado, Member of the Japanese Imperial Family.

At the occasion, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his thanks for his invitation and congratulated Honorable Chairman and CEO of the Sankei Shimbun Mr. Takamitsu Kumasaka for the recurring anniversary of the Sankei International SHO exhibition. His Excellency also expressed his most profound gratitude on behalf of the people and the Government of Afghanistan for the coverage about Afghanistan’s ongoing developments by the Sankei Shimbun. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his particular appreciation for the Sankei Shimbun’s articles about the exhibitions of Afghanistan’s treasures from the Afghan National Museum in the Tokyo National and the Kyushu National Museum in 2016. In return, Honorable Mr. Takamitsu thanked Dr. Mohabbat for his generous words.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat also had the great honor and pleasure to meet with Her Royal Highness Princess Takamado and other of Their Excellencies Ambassadors and diplomats with missions to Japan.

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2016.25.10 Attending Jean Prouvé Design Exhibition

Attending Jean Prouvé Design Exhibition

October 25, 2016: Dr. Mohabbat attended the opening of the private showing of a design exhibition titled “Jean Prouvé: The Constructor” at the residence of H.E. Mr. Thierry Dana, Ambassador of the French Republic in Tokyo.

The exhibition was an important opportunity for the public to appreciate the works of the world-renowned French architect and designer Jean Prouvé. At the event, Dr. Mohabbat was very delighted to meet with H.E. Mr. Thierry Dana and to show his appreciation for the French Republic’s countless cultural and artistic contributions to the world. He also took the opportunity to encourage France’s continued involvement in Afghanistan-related matters, especially the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan.

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02.06.2016 Dr. Mohabbat Attends Exhibition by Embassy of Pakistan

Arts-in-Residence Exhibition of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

June 2, 2016: Dr. Mohabbat attended the Arts-in-Residence exhibition, organized by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and held at the embassy’s premises. The event was attended by various diplomats, artists and academics.

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30/03/2016 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Welcomes Profs. of Tokyo University of the Arts

March 30, 2016: It was a pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie in warmly welcoming Professor Masaaki Miyasako and Professor Takashi Inoue of Tokyo University of the Arts, and Mr. Kazuya Yamauchi of National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo. Mr. Abdulzaman Akbari, Third secretary, also attended the meeting. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his appreciation, on behalf of the people, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and the embassy, to Profs. Miyasako and Inoue, and Mr. Yamauchi for their efforts in taking good care of Afghan artifacts, as well as the ongoing preparations for the Hidden Treasures Exhibition which will start at Tokyo National Museum and at Tokyo University of the Arts, in a few weeks time. H.E. Dr. Fatimie noted that their work on the precious Afghan treasures have connected, and will continue to do so, the people of Afghanistan and Japan closer than ever.

Prof. Miyasako thanked H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie for his hospitality and kind words, and promised their best efforts and willingness to continue the exchange with and assistance to Afghanistan. He added their excitement for the upcoming Exhibition opening.

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8/10/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Participates Hidden Japan 2015 Reception

October 08, 2015:
It was an honor and pleasure once again for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Sayed Mohammad Amin Fatimie to participate the photo contest and exhibition of diplomats stationed in Japan, the Japan Through Diplomats’ Eyes. This year, titled Hidden Japan 2015, it received photo applications from 42 embassies, including of H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie of Afghanistan. The awarding ceremony and opening reception was held at Roppongi Hills with the gracious presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, Honorary Chairperson of the Committee of the exhibition. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had a pleasure of communicating with other participating Ambassadors of other countries to share their artistic perspectives of Japan.

20/08/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Mr. Karimi meet with the Honorable Member of the House of Representative Mr. Toshihiro Nikai

August 20, 2015:

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, and Second Secretary M. Yasir Karimi, had the honor of meeting with the Honorable Member of the House of Representative Mr. Toshihiro Nikai, Chairman of General Council of Liberal Democratic Party, at the party headquarter. It was a pleasure to be accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Matsunami, president of Japan-Afghanistan Friendship Association. H.E. Ambassador and the Honorable Mr. Nikai communicated mutual interests of both countries, such as World Tsunami Day proposal of Japan to the next session of the United Nation General Assembly, and “Afghan Hidden Treasure Exhibition” in Japan scheduled early next year.

5/08/2015 Press Conference for the Announcement of Displaced Afghan Cultural Properties to be Returned

August 5, 2015:

A Press Conference was held at the Tokyo Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCCJ) to announce the return of Afghan cultural properties that were under the custody of the Japan Committee for the Protection of Displaced Cultural Properties. For this event in which can be seen as a prequel to the exhibition of Afghan hidden Treasures at the Kyushu and Tokyo National Museums, several Afghan diplomats and embassy staff were present.

As H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was in the city of Hiroshima to attend the 2015 Peace Memorial Ceremony, his message was delivered by Mr. Ahmad Bashir Ghafoori, First Secretary of the Afghan Embassy in Tokyo. By his sides were three experts, heads of organizations which played an important role in this cultural recovery by their knowledge and their action: Mr. Yoichi Inoue, Director of Curatorial Planning at the Tokyo National Museum; Mr. Noburo Noguchi, Director-General of the National Federation of Unesco Associations in Japan; Pr. Ryohei Miyata, President of Tokyo University of the Arts.

In his speech, Mr. Ahmad Bashir Ghafoori stressed the importance of Japan’s help to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in order to protect these “cultural refugees”. Tribute has also been paid to the late Pr. Ikuo Hirayama, Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO at this time, who initiated the activity of protecting displaced Afghan properties.

In the framework of an international campaign, a few months ago, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie delivered a speech named after the campaign: “Do Not Forget Afghanistan”. As the people of Afghanistan does not want to be forgotten, and the recent meaningful changes in the country not to be eclipsed, Afghans will never forget the help brought, being brought and to be brought by Japan and its citizens. This press conference was another occasion to spread this message.

Indeed, many journalists were presents – more than forty – representing various media, newspapers and TV companies. After the information given by the talented speakers, a question and answer session was held.

16/05/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Welcomes Director of National Museum of Afghanistan Mr. Massoudi

May 16, 2015: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie had the great pleasure, along with First Secretary and Consul Mrs. Farima Orya Afzali and Third Secretary Mr. Sayed Ali Asghar Amiri, in wecoming the Director of the National Museum of Afghanistan, the esteemed Mr. Omara Khan Massoudi, to the Embassy. Logistics and other issues relating to the upcoming "Hidden Treasures From The National Museum of Afghanistan" exhibition at the Kyushu National Museum and the Tokyo National Museum in 2016 were discussed.

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17/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Speaks At Opening of UNITAR Exhibition

April 17, 2015: Ever increasing bridges of understanding and friendship have been built between the people of Afghanistan and Japan in recent years. The United Nations Research Institute for Training and Research "Photo Exhibition of Afghanistan - Face of Fellowship" is one such example and His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was given the honor of presenting an important speech to the audience as part of the opening ceremony's formalities.

In order to view the speech by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, please click on the link below

• UNITAR Speech

Being hosted at the United Nations University, the UNITAR Photo Exhibition of Afghanistan - Face of Fellowship will over the following weeks, present to the Japanese public and international visitors a rare opportunity to experience the world through the eyes of Afghans.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his deep appreciation, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, to Head of UNITAR Hiroshima Office Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, Under Secretary General Rector of United Nations University Dr. David Malone, Special Representative of Tokyo Yoneyama Yuai Rotary Club Ms. Hiroko Seki, and to long time friend of the Afghanistan the outstanding Mr. Farooq Asefi. In what was a particulaly special moment, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatime also spent time with some hard working Afghan students who are studying here in Japan and were present at the exhibition's opening.

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8/03/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Friendship Through Art Exhibition

 

March 08, 2015: It was a great pleasure for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Ambassadress Fatimie to attend the opening of the Friendship Through Art Exhibition at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie held discussions of mutual interest with many esteemed Ambassadors and in particular congratulated Ambassador of Oman His Excellency Mr. Khalid bin Hashil bin Mohammed Al-Muslahi for the highly innovative and successful exhibition and Palestinian Ambassador His Excellency Waleed Siam for his new leadership role in the Arab League. Of particular importance for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie during the event was to further enhance the strong working relations the Embassy enjoys with MoFA Japan's Middle Eastern and African Affairs Director General Mr. Tsukasa Uemura and with Chief Protocol Officer Mr. Jun Yamazaki which was successfully achieved.

 

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