13/04/2012 Ambassador Fatimie attends reception on the occasion of the visit of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain featuring presentation by H.E. Minister Fakhro and H.E. Vice Minister Hamada of Japan

April 13, 2012: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie attended a reception on the occasion of the visit of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain at the Imperial Hotel, following the dignified a dignified reception in honor of His Majesty as well the previous night. The reception of the 13th allowed for the opportunity to listen to speeches by H.E. Dr. Hassan Abdulla Fakhro (pictured above), Minister of Trade and Economy for the Kingdom, and H.E. Dr. Kazuyuki Hamada, Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Fatimie praised both speeches as informative and enlightening.


Taking the opportunity to again thank the representatives of both esteemed organizing nations, the Kingdom of Bahrain and Japan, Ambassador Fatimie expressed that the successes that have been happening in Afghanistan are borne from the cooperating extended by the international community, citing both of the respective nations as generous and effective supporters of comprehensive development and peace initiatives. Furthermore, the Ambassador expressed pleasure that these two positive forces in the world were further deepening relations.

Among the numerous excellent attendees, Ambassador Fatimie was able to meet with H.E. Ambassador John Roos (pictured below) of the Embassy of the United States of America; sharing a positive discussion on matters of mutual interest and expressing deepest gratitude for the United State’s unwavering support as an invaluable ally of the Afghan people and Government. Additionally, Ambassador Fatimie was able to meet with members of the Japan-Bahrain Parliamentary Friendship League; Ms. Annette Note, Minister-Councilor and Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands; Hon. Mr. Yukio Takahashi and Hon. Kazumi Uehara of Atami’s City Council; amd President Abdulrahman Jawahery of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co.; among other important guests.

10/04/2012 Ambassador Fatimie, Embassy host a reception in honor of the exemplary service of Madame Sadako Ogata

April 10, 2012: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and the staff of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo hosted a lunch reception to honor the exemplary service of Madame Sadako Ogata (pictured below, top photo). Madame Ogata is retired as President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and was well known and highly regarded around the world as a champion of development, empowerment, and peace in a comprehensive number of nations.

The event brought together more than 100 distinguished supporters and well-wishers from such areas as the Japanese Government, the diplomatic community in Japan, NGOs, and private sector leaders. Expressing their unique views and forms of respect for Madame Ogata, speakers included Ambassador Fatimie, H.E. Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Kazuyuki Hamada (pictured below, middle photo), and Madame Ogata’s successor, Mr. Akihiko Tanaka (pictured below, bottom photo). To read the Ambassador’s speech, click here. Madame Ogata also spoke to the assembled, sharing reflections of her career in JICA, the encouraging progress she witnessed in Afghanistan, and motivating others to work towards the shared dream of world peace and prosperity. Following the speeches, Ambassador Fatime presented Madame Ogata with a certificate of appreciation and a lapis vase; representing the Afghan community in Japan, Mr. Haji Hussein, Ms. Eto, and Ms. Sultani presented flowers; and Mr. Kohi Amin presented a gift of Afghan artistry.

Among the many key guests attending Madame Ogata’s honorary reception were Hon, former Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (pictured below, top photo), Hon. Mr. Naoto Sakaguchi, Hon. Ms. Mieko Nakabayashi, Hon. Mr. Haranobu Yonenaga, Hon. Ms. Hiroko Oizumi, Hon. Mr. Hirotaka Matsuoka, Hon. Mr. Hiroyuki Moriyama, and Hon. Mr. Hiroshi Hamamoto.

16/03/2012 Ambassador Fatimie and Dr. Mohabbat visit Iwate Prefecture, meet with Hon. Governor Tasso, Hon. Mayor Tanifuji of Morioka

March 16, 2012: 
Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and Dr. Bashir Mohabbat, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, as part of the Ambassador’s initiative to pay proper respects to all prefectures of Japan, visited Iwate prefecture.
Arriving at Morioka station, Ambassador Fatimie and Dr. Mohabbat were received warmly by the city of Morioka’s protocol officer Mr. Chiba, who upon thanking them for paying a visit to the city, took them on a tour of the local museum, which beautifully gave insight into the prefecture’s history and artistry, accompanied by Ms. Miyako Hatanaka (pictured below), the Museum's head.

 Following the tour, the Ambassador and Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of being received cordially by Hon. Mayor Hiroaki Tanifuji (pictured below). Ambassador Fatimie first took the opportunity to express his sincerest condolences on the March 11, 2011 disasters both for their overall effects on the nation, and specifically for the hardships endured by the people and Government of Morioka. Building upon this, Ambassador Fatimie joined the people, in particular the children, and the Government in offering prayers to wish that such tragedy never again affect the Japanese people and the people of Morioka and Iwate so severely again. Ambassador Fatimie also expressed deepest appreciation for the efforts of Japanese people, and within that the people of Morioka, to support Afghanistan’s peace and development. In turn, Hon. Mayor Tanifuji expressed sincere gratitude for the sentiments and the visit to His esteemed city, saying that He considers Japan’s support to Afghanistan to be an integral commitment. Ambassador Fatimie then presented the Hon. Mayor with a letter of condolence and support, as well as a token of Afghanistan’s friendship with the city.



Ambassador Fatimie and Dr. Mohabbat then called upon the Hon. Governor’s office, first speaking with the Director General of the Prefecture’s International Department, Mr. Chiyoshi Hatakeyama, then receiving a heartfelt welcome from Hon. Governor Takuya Tasso (top photo). Ambassador Fatimie also used the opportunity here to express condolences to the Hon. Governor on the impact of the March 11, 2011 disasters on His prefecture and the greater Japan, expressing the solidarity of the Afghan people with the Japanese people. Building upon the Ambassador’s description of the close ties between the two respective peoples, Hon. Governor Tasso expressed that he too felt an ever-increasing closeness between Afghans and Japanese, saying that he was moved by the support of the Afghan brothers and sisters following the disasters. The parties agreed to further increase ties between Afghanistan and Iwate, and Ambassador Fatimie presented the Hon. Mayor with a letter of condolence and support, as well as a token of Afghanistan’s friendship with the city, before returning to Tokyo.

1/01/2012 Ambassador, Ambassadress attend New Year reception at the Imperial Palace

January 1, 2012: Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and the Ambassadress attended a reception in honor of the New Year at the Imperial Palace.

The Ambassador and Ambassadress offered to the Imperial Couple respectful gestures of congratulations on the New Year.

A number of Japanese and international dignitaries were on hand for the event, as pictured above.

01/01/2012 Ambassador, Ambassadress attend New Year reception at the Imperial Palace

January 1, 2012: Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and the Ambassadress attended a reception in honor of the New Year at the Imperial Palace. The Ambassador and Ambassadress offered to the Imperial Couple respectful gestures of congratulations on the New Year. A number of Japanese and international dignitaries were on hand for the event, as pictured above.

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23/12/2011 Ambassador, Ambassadress attend reception to celebrate the birthday of H.M. the Emperor

December 23, 2011: Ambassador Dr. Sayed M. Amin Fatimie and the Ambassadress attended, along with a number of key dignitaries, a reception to celebrate the birthday of H.M. the Emperor of Japan at the Imperial Palace. 

H.M. the Heisei Emperor and H.M.’s noble family have long been friends of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, making this auspicious occasion a day of highest celebration yearly for the Afghan representatives in Japan. The festive mood of the day was further enhanced by the renewed health of H.M., as his condition was in the prayers of the Ambassador and the people of Afghanistan. 

Taking this important opportunity, Ambassador and Ambassadress Fatimie expressed sincerest, heartfelt congratulations to H.M. the Emperor on H.M.’s day of birth, wishing, on behalf of the people and Government, a long and healthy life filled with even more inspiring accomplishments. Furthermore, the Ambassador and Ambassadress offered deepest gratitude for the selfless and impactful assistance provided by Japan to Afghanistan’s peace and development, particularly calling attention to the roles of Their Majesties. The Ambassador and Ambassadress were fortunate enough to also be able to pass the same sentiments to H.M. the Empress. H.M. the Emperor cordially offered his gratitude for the warm wishes.

Ambassador and Ambassadress Fatimie also, among a other notable persons, were honored to also meet with an Imperial Princess in attendance.

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9/11/2011 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, Mr. Yazdani Warmly Welcome Her Imperial Highness The Princess Takamado to the Afghan Carpet Exhibition at JAPANTEX 2011

November 9, 2011: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Mr. Nabard E. Yazdani extended the warmest welcome to Her Imperial Highness The Princess Takamado upon Her Imperial Majesty’s visit to the Afghan carpet booth at JAPANTEX 2011. The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan are organizing together with Yazdani Corporation an exhibition of antique and modern treasures made from silk and wool, showing the artistry of the carpets of Afghanistan, the birthplace of carpets as an art form.

Ambassador Fatimie took the opportunity to express deepest gratitude to Her Imperial Highness The Princess Takamado for Japan’s enduring generous and selfless support to the people and Government of Afghanistan, in particular calling attention to the significant benefit and inspiration drawn from the Japanese Imperial family’s kind friendship extended. Ambassador Fatimie also conveyed his wishes and prayers for His Imperial Majesty The Emperor of Japan’s health.

JAPANTEX opens through November 11th and is open to the public.

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