16/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Meets With Japan's Representative to the ADB

April 16, 2015: Japan plays the leading role in the Asia Development Bank being the largest single country donor, having the largest percentage of voting power for a single country and has held the institution's Presidency since its inception in 1966. Therefore, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie's meeting with the ADB's representative to Japan, the esteemed Mr. Tomoni Tamaki, was a highly important occasion in relation to garnering continued international support for Afghanistan's continued development.

Through the ADB, Japan has contributed significantly to numerous projects and programs involving Afghanistan including the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program, the Afghan Rail System, the four-lane expressway connecting Kabul and Peshawar through Jalalabad, and the much anticipated Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline, which are not only vital for Afghanistan but also for the broader region and indeed the world. On behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie repeatedly communicated immense appreciation for Japan's implementation and support of such projects and programs, while other issues of mutual interest were also discussed.

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16/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Welcomes Members of JTB and Minato City Council

April 16, 2015: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie warmly welcomed members of JTB and Minato City Council in order to express deep appreciation for their efforts in organizing and facilitating the Minato-ku World Carnival held from January to March this year.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie discussed with participants from JTB: Department Chief of Sales and Marketing Mr. Kato, Sales and Marketing Manager Mr. Arai, Leader of Sales and Marketing Section Mr. Hamada and Mr. Murasaki, also with participants from Minato City Council: the Director of Global, Art and Culture Planning Mr. Kaku, Chief of Global Community Planning Ms. Takagi, Ms. Fujinuma of Foreign Residents’ Consultant Global Community Planning, and Ms. Tagami of Global Community Planning.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was also pleased to show gratitude to our guests for Japan’s support along with other international society members toward Afghanistan, which has brought a significant level of development such as increased life expectancy. Also in advance, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie, JTB and Minato City Council members promised mutual cooperation for the upcoming 2016 Minato-ku World Carnival.

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15/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Commences the Embassy's Support of the Hidden Treasures From the National Museum of Afghanistan Exhibition

 

April 15, 2015: In preparation for what will be the greatest ever cultural exchange between Afghanistan and Japan in the history of the two countries, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie warmly welcomed an esteemed delegation which will work with the Embassy to host a "Hidden Treasures From The National Museum of Afghanistan" exhibition at the Kyushu National Museum and the Tokyo National Museum in 2016. 

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie discussed with The Sankei Shimbun's Executive Director from Events and Promotion Department Mr. Yuichi Suzuki, Manager from Events and Entertainment Business Division Ms. Junko Yamamoto, Fuji Television Network's Senior Producer from Planning and Production Event Department Mr. Hiroshi Kanda, Planning and Production Department member Mr. Gaku Watanabe, Tokyo National Museum's Supervisor from Planning Curatorial Planning Department Mr. Yoshihide Koizumi, and MoFA Japan's Head of Afghanistan Section and friend of Afghanistan Mr. Isami Takada, the details of the planning and progress for Afghan treasures to be brought to Japan for the viewing pleasure of the Japanese public. 

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie emphasized the importance of this exhibition for both Afghanistan and Japan and that the Embassy would by all means possible ensure that the efficient and diligent assistance necessary would at all times be prioritized to ensure the successful outcome of this spectacular showcase of Afghanistan's glorious history and culture which will include artifacts that are more than four thousand years old.

 

  

 

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14/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Visits Mayor of Hiratsuka City

April 14, 2015: As Japan is a vital partner in Afghanistan's ongoing socio-economic development, the Embassy has been working fastidiously to further enhance Afghanistan's relations within all levels of Japan's political apparatus. His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Third Secretary Mr. Sayed Ali Asghar Amiri's meeting with the Mayor and Vice Mayors of Hiratsuka City, Their Honors Mr. Ochiai Katsuhiro, Mr. Yasuo Kigawa, and Mr. Yoshiaki Suzuki respectevely, is an example of such efforts.

After receiving a warm welcome from the Mayor and all staff, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie proceeded to, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, communicate his gratitude to the people and Government of Hiratsuka City for their vital and substantial involvement in ensuring Afghans are healthier, freer, safer, happier and living longer. The Hon. Mayor Katsuhiro was also briefed on the latest political developments in Afghanistan and he was very pleased to hear about the steady progress being made. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was briefed about Hiratsuka's agriculture sector and how it could be applied to Afghanistan's rural and remote development.

As a sign of the warmth of the friendship that has been developed between Afghanistan and Hiratsuka City, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was given the honor of not only touring the city's political Council Chamber but also being seated in the Speaker of the Chamber's seat.

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14/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Meets With Afghan Students at Tokai University

April 14, 2015: Meeting with nineteen hard working and responsible Afghan students of various fields at Tokai University was a proud moment for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie who congratulated them on the Solar New Year as well as for their academic achievements. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Third Secretary Mr. Sayed Ali Asghar Amiri spent an hour speaking and listening to their Afghan brothers about their concerns and joys regarding their life in Japan, which has overall been a highly satisfying experience thus far. Also discussed were ways and means of how to improve student's contact with the Embassy. The assiduous Mr. Malakyar spoke on behalf of the students and thanked H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie and Mr. Amiri for coming to visit and speaking and listening to them.

Tokai University boasts ten faculties, including Medicine and Agriculture, and is playing an important role in the training and development of Afghanistan's future professionals. By visiting these nineteen diligent students, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie recognizes their importance for the future of their communities, and the Afghan nation as a whole, and encourages each of his brothers to make the very most of the privileged opportunity they have been given. The Embassy will do its best to support them during their time away from home in Japan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie also had the honor of meeting with Chief of Department Mr. Yoshikawa and thanked him for his generous support for the Afghan students. 

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9/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Participates in Kashiwa Nittai High School Start Of Year Ceremony

 

April 09, 2015: With two Afghan students attending Kashiwa Nittai High School and robust relations enjoyed between the school, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie was given the honor of presenting a speech at a ceremony to commemorate the commencement of the new academic year in front of Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Senior Vice Minister His Excellency Mr. Yoshitaka Sakurada, the school's Chairman and long time friend of Afghanistan the esteemed Mr. Kenshiro Matsunami, President Seiji Suzuki, teachers and students from Japan and Pakistan, Mongolia, Tonga and DR Congo. 

In further recognition of the school and the broader community's respect that has been achieved for Afghanistan in recent years, the National Anthem of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was also proudly played and the national flag was paraded and place at the center of the stage. In front of the audience with esteemed guests, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie extended his deep appreciation, on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, for His Excellency Minister Sakurada, the outstanding Mr. Matsunami and the people and Government of Japan for their continuing support for Afghanistan and its young democracy.

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9/04/2015 H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie Meets With NPO SAM Representatives.

 

April 9, 2015: It was a great honor for His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Fatimie to welcome NPO Save the Asian Monument’s Representatives Mr. Shinichi Nakayama and Mr. Tony Takahashi. Mr. Nakayama and Mr. Takahashi are intending to visit Hada Museum in Afghanistan for inspection on monument sites and Buddhist heritage, with the intention of conducting a preservation project of these great treasures. H.E. Ambassador Dr. Fatimie expressed his appreciation toward such support and promised further cooperation which will most likely to be conducted in October.

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