2019.14.12 Attendance at International Symposium Hosted by the Government of Japan in the North Korean Human Rights Abuses Awareness Week.

Attendance at International Symposium Hosted by the Government of Japan in the North Korean Human Rights Abuses Awareness Week.

December 14, 2019: It was a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the International Symposium hosted by the Government of Japan in the North Korean Human Rights Abuses Awareness Week at Lino Hall in Tokyo.

According to Japan’s Ministry of Justice website for the event, “the issue of the abduction by North Korea is a matter of grave concern pertaining to the sovereignty of Japan as well as the lives and safety of the Japanese citizens and the Japanese government continues to inject maximum effort by mobilizing all available resources within the government to realize the return of all abductees at the earliest possible timing. At the same time, close cooperation with countries concerned, including United States, is essential for the resolution of the abduction issue, and our government has been taking advantage of every possible opportunity on the diplomatic front of multilateral frameworks and bilateral consultations to raise the issue of abduction.” Opening remarks were given by H.E. Mr. Yoshihide Suga, Chief Cabinet Secretary and Minister in Charge of the Abduction Issue, who spoke on the relevancy to the international community of collaborative efforts to help resolve the issue.

The opening was followed by an appeal by the families of the victims, a panel discussion by authorities on the issue, and a mini concert in honor of those who are still unaccounted for. While at the event, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure to meet and speak with others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, members of government, and other distinguished guests all present for the important symposium.

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2018.11.3 Attendance at Commemoration Ceremony of the 7th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Attendance at Commemoration Ceremony of the 7th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

March 11, 2018: 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 Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino presided over the event on behalf of the Imperial Family of Japan. Openings remarks were given by H.E. Mr. Yoshihide Suga, Vice-Chairmen 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.

Seven 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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2018.03.11 Attendance at Commemoration Ceremony of the 7th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

March 11, 2018: 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 Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino presided over the event on behalf of the Imperial Family of Japan. Openings remarks were given by H.E. Mr. Yoshihide Suga, Vice-Chairmen 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.

Seven 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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