April 09, 2015: The people and Government of Afghanistan condemn,
in the strongest of terms, all forms of terrorism regardless of where
in the world it presents itself and it was with this conviction that His
Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, on behalf of the people and
Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, extended his deepest
condolences and utmost outrage at the barbaric attack which killed 147
precious lives in Garissa on the 2nd of April. At the condolence book
signing ceremony, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie noted that the cowards who
committed the despicable act of terrorism were no different to the
terrorists who murdered some fifty young people at a volleyball game in
November last year in Paktika Province and that Afghanistan stands
united with the people and Government of Kenya in sorrow and in the
fight to rid the world of extremism.2015/04/10
9/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Kenyan Condolence Book Signing Ceremony
April 09, 2015: The people and Government of Afghanistan condemn,
in the strongest of terms, all forms of terrorism regardless of where
in the world it presents itself and it was with this conviction that His
Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, on behalf of the people and
Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, extended his deepest
condolences and utmost outrage at the barbaric attack which killed 147
precious lives in Garissa on the 2nd of April. At the condolence book
signing ceremony, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie noted that the cowards who
committed the despicable act of terrorism were no different to the
terrorists who murdered some fifty young people at a volleyball game in
November last year in Paktika Province and that Afghanistan stands
united with the people and Government of Kenya in sorrow and in the
fight to rid the world of extremism.
2015/04/08
8/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Participates In Japan Through Diplomats' Eyes With Chief Guest Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado
April 08, 2015: Hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Bruce
James Ross Miller at the Australian Embassy and attended by Her Imperial
Highness Princess Takamado, Japan through Diplomats' Eyes is an
important event each year on the diplomatic calendar. In what was
symbolic of Afghanistan's increasingly warm relations with The Imperial
Family of Japan which have been nurtured in recent years and despite the
presence of more than sixty Ambassadors, Her Imperial Highness Princess
Takamado spent significant time with His Excellency Ambassador Dr.
Fatimie and demonstrated a great interest in and was very positive
regarding the resent developments in Afghanistan, particularly in the
progress of democratic governance and the efforts of the National Unity
Government.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, on behalf of the people and Government
of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, expressed his utmost gratitude
for Japan's generous, selfless and impact generating support, with the
leadership of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and The Imperial
Family of Japan. Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado communicated
that The Imperial Family of Japan, and the nation of Japan as a whole,
would continue to support Afghanistan.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was warmly welcomed by the Ambassador of
Australia, H.E. Mr. Miller, who received heartfelt appreciation from
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie for Australia's great sacrifice in defending
freedom and liberty in the young democracy of Afghanistan as well as
for the country's assistance in the social and economic fields.
7/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Meeting at Bank of Japan
April 07, 2015: As part of ongoing fastidious efforts relating to
Afghanistan's Vice Minister of Finance His Excellency Mr. Mustafa
Mastoor's candidature for the Vice President position in the Asia
Development Bank, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie held an
important meeting with Bank of Japan's Director and Senior Secretary to
the Governor Mr. Makoto Kasai. Details relating to the candidature were
discussed and vital steps forward were achieved.Original Post
2015/04/07
6/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Meets With New JICA Representative to Afghanistan
April 6, 2015: JICA has played a fundamental role in
Afghanistan's reconstruction and sustainable development and it was
therefore a great honor for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and
First Secretary and Consul Mrs. Farima Orya Afzali to welcome JICA's new
Resident Representative to Afghanistan the esteemed Mr. Eiichiro Cho
and the Deputy Director General for South Asia 2 and 3 South Asia
Department the outstanding Mr. Shigeki Furta.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie congratulated Mr. Cho on his new role and
highlighted the importance of education as a determinate of security,
health and stability in Afghanistan, while underlining that stability in
the country would equal health and wealth for the people. Challenges
being faced in regards to the the Afghan JICA student scholarship
recipients were also discussed.
Mr. Cho expressed his appreciation to the Embassy for the work it has
done in recent years with JICA along with requesting increased efforts
for more Afghan agricultural products to be exported to Japan as the
security situation improves and to reactivate the Parliamentary League
between the Afghan and Japanese Governments.
Few people have assisted the people of Afghanistan more so than long
time friend of Afghanistan former President of JICA, Her Excellency
Madam Sadako Ogata, who has significantly contributed to the betterment
of the lives of ordinary Afghans in all facets including in the areas of
education, economy and in agriculture. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie
communicated, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic
Republic of Afghanistan, his utmost gratitude to H.E. Madam Ogata, JICA
and the virtuous nation of Japan. Additionally, significant emphasis by
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was placed on the vital role of agriculture
in the lives of some eighty percent of Afghans and he, therefore,
requested increased support by JICA for the country's agricultural
industry.
2015/04/05
3/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends 23rd Peace Diplomats Forum
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2015/04/04
3/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Hanami Reception
With India as the fifth largest contributor of Official Development
Assistance to Afghanistan, it was a great pleasure for His Excellency
Ambassador Dr. Fatimie to attend a Hanami Reception on the warm
invitation of Ambassador of India Her Excellency Ms. Deepa Gopalan
Wadhwa. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie took the opportunity to further
Afghanistan's relations with India by speaking with H.E. Ambassador
Wadhwa, Minister Councillor Mr. Amit Kumar, and other esteemed members
of the Indian Embassy.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie also shared hearty discussions with long
time friend of Afghanistan and President of Komeito, His Excellency Mr.
Natsuo Yamaguchi, as well as with Liberal Democratic Party House of
Representatives members The Honorable Mr. Kiyoshi Odawara and The
Honorable Mr. Toshitaka Oooka.
2015/04/03
2/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Attends Tokai University Student Welcoming Ceremony
April 02, 2015: The youth of Afghanistan represent the
country's hope for a brighter future and the people and Government of
Japan have contributed enormously to the fruition of such a hope,
particularly through the acceptance of Afghan university students on
scholarships. Representing the people and Government of the Islamic
Republic of Afghanistan, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie attended
the Welcoming Ceremony of new students, including eleven Afghans, at
Tokai University.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his deep gratitude to
President of Tokai University Professor Kiyoshi Yamada and stressed the
national importance of continuing to accept and possibly increasing the
number of Afghan students in order for Afghanistan to achieve its
successful transformation from dependence to self-reliant development.
Department Chair and Deputy Executive Director Professor Yoshio
Yamamoto, Chancellor and Executive Director Professor Haida Munetaka,
Assistant Chancellor and Executive Director Professor Naoto Yoshikawa,
and Chancellor Professor Kiyoshi Yamada, along with the Afghan students
met with H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie who cordially addressed them and
provided small gifts of appreciation and encouragement.
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