2018.10.7 Meeting with Hon. Dr. David M. Malone, Rector of UN University

Meeting with Hon. Dr. David M. Malone, Rector of UN University

July 10, 2018: Mr. Mohammad Asif Agah, Second Secretary, representing the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Embassy had the great pleasure meeting the Rector of the United Nations University Tokyo Honorable Dr. David M. Malone. Also in attendance was His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat from the Afghanistan Embassy.

Mr. Agah expressed his sincerest gratitude towards Hon. Dr. David M. Malone’s for giving him the great pleasure to meet him in his office. He also extended his congratulations to Hon. Dr. Malone on his reappointment as the Rector of UN University through to 2023. Conversely, Hon. Dr. Malone thanked Mr. Agah for his genuine words and for meeting him at his office in the UN University. He also expressed his wishes for continual success in the relations between the United Nations and Afghanistan.

Additionally, and in accordance with H.E. Dr. Mohabbat, Mr. Agah expressed his hopes that the UN University would endeavor to consider increasing scholarship opportunities for Afghan students at their institution to continue the human capacity development of Afghanistan for maximizing progress. Mr. Agah and H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also expressed their gratitude on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the continuous and substantive assistance and proactive support from the United Nations and its many sub-groups. Hon. Dr. Malone assured Mr. Agah that the United Nations would continue to stand with Afghanistan and to be certain to ameliorate the profound relations between Afghanistan and the international community – so that together they could assure the cooperative and all-inclusive route to regional, and thus global, peace. He also said that the Ph.D. and Master's programs at UN University have highly competitive entrances but that hopefully in the future there might be a way to secure more scholarship opportunities for Afghan students. 

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2018.07.10 Meeting with Hon. Dr. David M. Malone, Rector of UN University.

July 10, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had pleasure of meeting with Hon. Dr. David M. Malone, Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations at United Nations University, at the UN University in Tokyo. Also in attendance was Mr. Mohammad Asif Agah, Second Secretary, representing the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Embassy.

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his deep appreciation to Hon. Dr. David M. Malone’s for making time in his schedule to meet. Additionally he extended his congratulations to Hon. Dr. Malone on hiss reappointment as the Rector of UN University through to 2023. In return, Hon. Dr. Malone thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his sincere words and for making time in his schedule to meet. He also expressed his wishes for continual success in the relations between the United Nations and Afghanistan.

Further, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed his hopes that the UN University would endeavor to consider increasing scholarship opportunities for Afghan students at their institution in order to help continue the human capacity development of Afghanistan for maximizing progress. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat also took the opportunity to express his gratitude on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the continuous and substantive assistance and proactive work the United Nations and its many sub-groups has conducted in Afghanistan during the process of rebuilding and actualization of peace. Hon. Dr. Malone assured H.E. Dr. Mohabbat that the United Nations would continue to stand with Afghanistan well into the future and to be certain to help build stronger and more profound relations between Afghanistan and the international community so that together they could assure the cooperative and all inclusive route to regional, and thus global, peace. He also said that the PhD and Master's programs at UN University have highly competitive entrances but that hopefully in the future there might be a way to secure more scholarship opportunities for Afghan students.

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2018.6.7 Mr. Azimi joins "Tour for Embassies" organized by UNIDO: "Company Visit to Daimler in Japan"

Mr. Azimi joins "Tour for Embassies" organized by UNIDO: "Company Visit to Daimler in Japan"

July 06, 2018: First Secretary Mr. Rahim Azimi had the great pleasure to receive a guided tour through the Daimler Company in Kanagawa (Tokyo) and the, by Daimler owned, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) in Kawasaki (Japan) which was organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Mr. Azimi joined the tour at the United Nations University’s headquarters in Shibuya from where he took a provided bus to both locations. The UNIDO often organizes tours for Embassy Representatives with missions in Japan to bridge developing and emerging countries to Japanese businesses. This time, the tour included the MFTBC plant in Kawasaki which produces an extensive range of Mitsubishi Fuso’s heavy-, medium-, and light-duty truck while it also shares the same site with Mitsubishi’s Research & Development Center.

Mr. Azimi experienced with great joy the manufacturing processes, the company’s logistics and supplies, as well as Daimler’s cooperation between its sub-companies. Furthermore, Mr. Azimi had the great honor to meet with several representatives from Daimler and MFTBC with whom he shared conversations about the car industry within South Asia and Japan. Thus, Mr. Azimi was highly impressed by the tour and expressed his gratitude towards the organisers, the UNIDO, as well as Daimler and the MFTBC. He also thanked the United Nations University Tokyo for supporting such an opportunity and encouraged all sites to offer such tours more often. Also, the UNIDO, Daimler, and the MFTBC thanked Mr. Azimi for joining the tour and invited other officials from the Embassy to join in the future.

Mr. Azimi additionally had the opportunity to meet and talk with several company officials, manufactures, and other government officials who also joined the event.

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2018.6.7 Mr. Hamdard attends JIIA Symposium on "Looking Back at Asia in the 20th Century from the Perspectives of International Relations and State-Building" at the International House of Japan

Mr. Hamdard attends JIIA Symposium on "Looking Back at Asia in the 20th Century from the Perspectives of International Relations and State-Building" at the International House of Japan

July 06, 2018: First Secretary and Head of Political Affairs Mr. Basir Hamdard had the great pleasure and honor to attend The Japan Institute for International Affairs (JIIA) Symposium on "Looking Back at Asia in the 20th Century from the Perspectives of International Relations and State-Building" at the International House of Japan in Minato (Tokyo) together with His Excellency Dr. Bashir Mohabbat. The JIIA organized this symposium to enhance public awareness of international affairs and develop global networks and collaboration.

Also present at the event was Mr. Shinichi KITAOKA, President of the Japan International Cooperations Agency (JICA), Former President of the International University of Japan, and former Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations. He and H.E. Dr. Mohabbat, and Mr. Hamdard were able to speak to one another and discuss their views on Asia’s international relations in the past and how they believe relations between Afghanistan and Japan will progress in the future. Mr. Hamdard thanked Mr. Hitaoka for the pleasure of speaking with him, and in return, Mr. Hitaoka thanked Mr. Hamdard for attending the symposium and sharing his time.

Both, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard were honored to receive the invitation to the symposium to hear distinguished speakers from around the world speak on current international affairs and Japanese foreign policy and to offer their insights on issues as well.

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2018.06.07 Attendance at the JIIA Symposium "Looking Back at Asia in the 20th Century from the Perspectives of International Relations and State Building."

July 6, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the JIIA Symposium “Looking Back at Asia in the 20th Century from the Perspectives of International Relations and State Building” at Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall at the International House of Japan. JIIA, the Japan Institute of International Affairs, organized this symposium in order to enhance public awareness on international affairs and develop global networks and collaboration. Also in attendance was Mr. Basir Ahmad Hamdard, First Secretary of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan.

Also attending the event was Mr. Shinichi Hitaoka, President of the Japan International Cooperations Agency (JICA), former president of the International University of Japan, and former Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations. He and H.E. Dr. Mohabbat were able to speak to one another and discuss their views on Asia’s international relations in the past and how they believe relations between Afghanistan and Japan will progress in the future. H.E. Dr. Mohabbat thanked Mr. Hitaoka for the pleasure of speaking with him and in return Mr. Hitaoka thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for attending the symposium and sharing his time.

H.E. Dr. Mohabbat and Mr. Hamdard were honored to receive the invitation to the symposium in order to hear distinguished speakers form around the world speak on current international affairs and Japanese foreign policy and to offer their own insights on issues as well.

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2018.05.07 Farewell Reception for H.E. Mr. Viorel and Mrs. Isticioaia-Budura of the European Union at The Federal Republic of Germany.

July 05, 2018: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the pleasure of attending the Farewell Reception for H.E. Mr. Viorel and Mrs. Isticioaia-Budura of the European Union at The Federal Republic of Germany to Japan, at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, in Tokyo, Japan.

On behalf of the people and Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat extended his sincerest appreciation for the invitation to join this auspicious occasion and for the European Union's benevolent and enduring support of Afghanistan which has helped to change and immensely improve the lives of Afghan citizens. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat expressed sadness in the departure of H.E. Mr. Viorel and Mrs. Isticioaia-Budura but acknowledges their future opportunities on the road ahead and wished both nothing short of many successes in all their future endeavors. In return, H.E. Mr. Viorel and Mrs. Isticioaia-Budura thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his attendance, kind words and wished for the continuation of profound relations between Germany and Afghanistan.

Additionally, he had the honor of meeting and speaking with H.E. Dr. Hans Carl Freiherr Von Werthern, Ambassador of The Federal Republic of Germany, and several of Their Excellencies the Ambassadors, Diplomats with missions in Japan, members of MOFA and high ranking members of government officials.

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2018.02.07 Attendance at the National Day Reception of the Arab Republic of Egypt

July 2, 2018: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat had the honor and pleasure of attending the National Day Reception of the Arab Republic of Egypt at the residence of His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Ayman Aly Kamel

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Kamel of Egypt to whom he expressed his heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in honor of the auspicious occasion as well as he expressed his appreciation for Egypt's continuous support in Afghanistan during the rebuilding process. In return, H.E. Mr. Kamel and Madam Kamel thanked H.E. Dr. Mohabbat for his kind words and attendance. Additionally, he 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.

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