2018.21.06 Meeting with H.E. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of JICA, at the JICA Headquarters

June 21, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending a meeting with H.E. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of JICA, at the JICA Headquarters in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

The purpose of this meeting was to personally hand H.E. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, President of JICA, an invitation packet to the Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan that will take place on November 27-28 2018. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat emphasized the importance and significance of this planned Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan in Geneva later this year -- jointly hosted by the Government of Afghanistan, United Nations, Joint Coordination & Monitoring Board, and the International Community. Further, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed just how eager Their Excellencies the Ministers in Kabul were for the Japanese presence of H.E. Mr. Kitaoka, to attend this event and impart their views and participation in providing feedback on the National Priority Programs (NPPS) agreed to in the previous international conferences on Afghanistan.

H.E. Mr. Kitaoka thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for arranging to bring him the invitation packet for and expressed great eager in attending this significant event. In return, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked H.E. Mr. Kitaoka for hosting their meeting and for his continued effort in maintaining the relationship between Afghanistan and Japan. Further, he expressed his wholehearted thanks and appreciation for JICA of Japan for their continuous and benevolent assistance to Afghanistan over the years. H.E. Mr. Kitaoka assured H.E. Dr. Mohabbat that Japan would continue to stand by and support Afghanistan well into the future.

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2018.20.06 Reception Honoring the 120th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence

June 20, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the 120th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.

On behalf of the people and Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat expressed his sincerest congratulations on this most auspicious occasion to H.E. Mr. Jose Castillo Laurel V., Ambassador of the Philippines. In return, H.E. Mr. Jose Castillo Laurel V. thanked Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance and kind words and wished for the continuation of profound relations between Afghanistan and the Philippines.

Additionally, he had the honor of meeting and speaking with a personal long time friend of Afghanistan Hon. Mr. Nobuteru Ishihara, the Chairman of the Parliamentary League of Japan and the Philippines and a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, and several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, and high ranking members of several Governments present with whom he discussed many topics of mutual interest.

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2018.20.06 Meeting with Hon. Mr. Takashi Matsuo, Asian Development Bank Representative, at the Kasumigaseki Building

June 20, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending a meeting with Hon. Mr. Takashi Matsuo, Asian Development Bank Representative, at the Kasumigaseki Building in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo.

The purpose of this meeting was to personally hand Hon. Mr. Matsuo an invitation packet to be passed on to H.E. Mr. Takehiko Nakao, President of Asian Development Bank, to the Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan that will take place on November 27-28 2018. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat emphasized the importance and significance of this planned Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan in Geneva later this year -- jointly hosted by the Government of Afghanistan, United Nations, Joint Coordination & Monitoring Board, and the International Community. Further, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed just how eager Their Excellencies the Ministers in Kabul were for the Japanese presence of H.E. Mr. Nakao, President of ADB, to attend this event and impart their views and participation in providing feedback on the National Priority Programs (NPPS) agreed to in the previous international conferences on Afghanistan.

Hon. Mr. Matsuo thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for arranging to bring him the invitation packet for H.E. Mr. Nakao from Their Excellencies the Ministers in Kabul, and promised to usher the packet to H.E. Mr. Nakao as well as convey the significance of attending and participating in the event. In return, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Hon. Mr. Matsuo for hosting their meeting and for his continued effort in maintaining the relationship between Afghanistan and Japan. Further, he expressed his wholehearted thanks and appreciation for the ADB of Japan for their continuous and benevolent assistance to Afghanistan over the years. Hon. Mr. Matsuo assured H.E. Dr. Mohabbat that Japan would continue to stand by and support Afghanistan well into the future.

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2018.19.6 Mr. Hamdard joins exchange party at the Japan International Science and Technology Center (JISTEC) at Tokyo Green Palace

Mr. Hamdard joins exchange party at the Japan International Science and Technology Center (JISTEC) at Tokyo Green Palace

June 19, 2018: Mr. Basir Hamdard, First Secretary and Head of the Political Affairs at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, had the great pleasure to join an exchange party at the Japan International Science and Technology Center (JISTEC) at the Tokyo Green Palace in Tokyo.

Mr. Hamdard expressed his gratitude towards the JISTEC for his invitation to the exchange party. He had an enjoyable time and was pleasantly surprised by JISTEC which put a lot of time and effort into organizing the party. Also, the JISTEC expressed its thanks towards Mr. Hamdard for his attendance and hopes that he would join upcoming events at the JISTEC. Both sides agreed to continue the conversation between both institutes, and look forward to extensive relations between them.

Additionally, Mr. Hamdard had the honor of meeting and speaking with several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, and high ranking members of several Governments present with whom he discussed many topics of mutual interest.

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2018.19.06 Guest Speaker on Live-Cast of “Discovery World in CafeSta”

June 19, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of guest speaking on the YouTube channel “Discovery World in CafeSta” at the Liberal Democratic Party Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting and talking for a live interview with the Hon. Mr. Shunsuke Takeda, member of the House of Representatives and Liberal Democratic Party, who hosts the YouTube channel “CafeSta”. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat extended his warmest gratitude for the invitation and opportunity to speak on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan sharing photos about the Afghanistan seldom seen or known about, answering various questions concerning cultural and economic aspects of Afghanistan, and shared with them the delicious Afghan dishes of Kabuli Palao, Mantu, and Aush.

In return, Hon. Mr Takei thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance as a guest speaker on the channel. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thoroughly enjoyed discussing the progression and continuous strive for Peace in Afghanistan on the channel as it provides mutual benefits in enhancing and strengthening the relationship between Japan and Afghanistan.

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2018.18.06 Attendance at "Tomorrow's National Defense" Lecture

June 18, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of attending a reception and lecture on the subject "Tomorrow's National Defense" given by Hon. Mr. Misahisa Sato, Deputy Foreign Minister held at the Meiji Kinenkan in Tokyo, Japan.

Many notable member of Japanese government were present for the lecture and reception highlighting the hopeful course for the country's national defense system, including H.E. Mr. Taro Kono, Foreign Minister of Japan. His Excellency Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Hon. Mr. Misahisa Sato, Deputy Foreign Minister and guest speaker at the Meiji Kinenkan reception. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat extended his deepest appreciation for the opportunity to attend the event and to further strengthen ties between Japan and Afghanistan. In return, Hon. Mr. Sato thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance to the event. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat wished for the continual success in deepening the relationship between Japan and Afghanistan while Hon. Mr. Sato agreed with these wishes. They further discussed topics of mutual interests.

Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with several others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, and other distinguished guests who attended the event.

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2018.18.06 Attendance at the Swiss Luncheon and Reception

June 18, 2018: It was a pleasure for His Excellency Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Swiss luncheon and reception, hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Jean-Francois Paroz, at the Swiss Ambassador’s residence in Tokyo, Japan.

His Excellency Dr. Bashir Mohabbat expressed his greatest appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Mr. Paroz and his wife, Dr. Yulia Gusynina Paroz for hosting the lovely event and for courteously extending him an invitation to partake in discussions on current humanitarian issues and future action in cooperation with the Japanese Red Cross Society. Further, he sincerely thanked H.E. Mr. Paroz on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for Switzerland’s continuous support of Afghanistan during the process of reconstruction and actualizing peace. In return, H.E. Mr. Paroz thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance of the luncheon and reception.

Additionally, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also had the pleasure of meeting with the Hon. Mr. Yasuo Tanaka, Special Advisor to the President at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC); and several others of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, diplomats with missions in Japan, and other distinguished guests who attended the event.

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