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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2020.01.01 Attendance at the Imperial Palace for His Majesty the Emperor’s 2020 New Year’s Greeting.

Attendance at the Imperial Palace for His Majesty the Emperor’s 2020 New Year’s Greeting.

January 1, 2020: It was a distinct honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the New Year’s Greetings Ceremony by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. As His Majesty the Emperor assumed the throne last year, this was first occasion presiding over the event and was yet another honored opportunity for that H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat to be in the presence His Majesty the Emperor since his enthronement. While at the most noble event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting again with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors to, and Heads of Missions in Japan to whom he extended warm greetings and wishes for a peace filled and prosperous new year.

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2019.01.01 Attendance at the Imperial Palace for His Majesty the Emperor’s New Year’s Greeting.

Attendance at the Imperial Palace for His Majesty the Emperor’s New Year’s Greeting.

January 1, 2019: It was a distinct honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the New Year’s Greetings Ceremony by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. As later this year The Emperor will be abdicating the Chrysanthemum Throne, this was the last occasion for his presiding over the event and was yet another honored opportunity for that H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat to be in the presence His Majesty the Emperor, following H.M.'s birthday in December. While at the most noble event, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting again with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors to, and Heads of Missions in Japan to whom he extended warm greetings and wishes for a peace filled and prosperous new year.

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2018.24.10 Attendance at the Opening Ceremony of the 197th Extraordinary Session of the National Diet of Japan in the Chamber of the House of Councillors

Attendance at the Opening Ceremony of the 197th Extraordinary Session of the National Diet of Japan in the Chamber of the House of Councillors

October 24, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of attending the Opening Ceremony of the 197th Extraordinary Session of the National Diet of Japan in the Chamber of the House of Councillors, opened by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. Dr. Rahim Azimi, First Secretary for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan also attended the event.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and Dr. Azimi attended and observed the Opening Ceremony of the 197th Extraordinary Session of the National Diet of Japan in what was an auspicious event held in the Chamber of the House of Councillors. This session of the Diet is expected to end on December 10, 2018; during which time 13 governmental bills will be discussed such as amendments to the immigration law, setting the date for unified local elections, treaties between Japan and the E.U/EPA, as well as referendum laws and debate on the constitution. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also took the opportunity to discuss various topics of mutual interest with several Ambassadors and diplomats who were also in attendance.

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2018.22.1 Attendance at the Opening Ceremony of the 196th Ordinary Session of the National Diet of Japan in the Chamber of the House of Councillors

Attendance at the Opening Ceremony of the 196th Ordinary Session of the National Diet of Japan in the Chamber of the House of Councillors 

January 22, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of attending the Opening Ceremony of the 196th Ordinary Session of the National Diet of Japan in the Chamber of the House of Councillors, opened by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. Mr. Ashor Azimi, Minister-Counsellor for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan also attended the event.

It was an honor and pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Azimi to be invited on the occasion to observe the Opening Ceremony of the 196th Ordinary Session of the National Diet of Japan. In what was an auspicious event held in the Chamber of the House of Councillors. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also took the opportunity to discuss various topics of mutual interest with several Ambassadors and diplomats who were also in attendance.

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