Appointments with His Majesty the Emperor and Their Majesties the Imperial Family

	January 1, 2012: Ambassador, Ambassadress attend New Year reception at the Imperial Palace.
	December 23, 2011: Ambassador, Ambassadress attend reception to celebrate the birthday of H.M. the Emperor.
	October 13, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends event hosted by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens.
	March 2, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Madame Fatimie have audience with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
	December 27, 2010: Ambassador Fatimie presents his credentials to H.M. the Emperor of Japan.
	May 26, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends buffet meeting hosted by His Majesty the Crown Prince at the His Majesty's palace.
	November 9, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Mr. Yazdani warmly welcome H.M. Princess Takamado to the Afghan Carpet Exhibition at JAPANTEX 2011.

Ambassador's Most Recent Activities
Updated as of February 2, 2012

	February 1, 2012: Ambassador Fatimie, Embassy host a reception for participants of JICA’s “Strengthening of Afghan National Police” program, JICA officials, and a visiting delegation from the Ministry of Public Health.
	January 31, 2012: Ambassador Fatimie warmly receives Chairman Kenishiro Matsunami of Nippon Sport Science University’s board of directors.
	January 31, 2012: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes back Professor Isezaki of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
	January 30, 2012: Ambassador Fatimie meets with H.E. Ambassador Yamamoto.
	January 27, 2012: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes back to the Embassy Mr. Mejia, head of UNITAR’s Hiroshima office.
	January 26, 2012: Ambassador Fatimie attends event at JICA’s Tokyo International Center to celebrate successful visit of Afghan teachers.
	January 26, 2012: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception in honor of the Republic Day of India.
	January 25, 2012: Ambassador Fatimie meets with Director Takada Mr. Izumi of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Terrorism Prevention Division.
	January 24, 2012: Ambassador Fatimie attends opening of the 180th session of the Japanese Diet.
	December 20-21, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes H.E. Dr. Ahmadzai to Japan.
	December 19, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie receives Dr. Tabuchi of the Embassy of Japan in Kabul.
	December 16, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends screening of film “Abduction: the Megumi Yokota Story,” meets with H.E. Prime Minister Noda, H.E. Foreign Minister Gemba, abductees’ families.
	December 15, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Annual Meeting of the Japanese Ambassadors to the Middle Eastern and African Regions.
	December 15, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie presents letters of appreciation to Mr. Amiri and Mr. Malikzad for services at the Embassy.
	December 14, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception in honor of National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
	December 14, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets with Director General Nakahara of JICA.
	December 13, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie hosts participants of Young Leaders Administrative Management training course.
	December 13, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes back to the Embassy Director-General Yokota and Director Hayashi of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
	December 12, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception in honor of 48th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kenya.
	December 7, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Embassy host reception to honor participants of 10th Expert Meeting for Preservation of the Safeguarding of the Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of Bamiyan.
	December 7, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception in honor of the Independence Day of the Republic of Tajikistan.
	December 6, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends 10th Expert Working Group Meeting for Preservation of Safeguarding of Cultural Landscape, Archaeological Remains of Bamiyan Valley.
	December 5, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie extends warmest welcome to H.E. Minister Raheen, H.E. Deputy Minister Sultan, H.E. Governor Sarabi.
	December 5, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, H.E. Minister Raheen, and H.E. Deputy Minister Sultan meet with H.E. Minister Nakagawa of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology.
	December 2, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception in honor of 40th National Day of the United Arab Emirates.
	December 1, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie offers congratulations to H.E. President Karzai, key participants and beneficiaries regarding release of the Afghanistan Mortality Survey 2010.
	November 30, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception in honor of 20th Anniversary of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Independence, meets H.E. Deputy Minister Sarybay; Japanese Minister for of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, H.E. Mr. Nakagawa.
	November 29, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends Reception in honor of the National Day of the Republic of Lebanon.
	November 28, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets Hon. Governor Ishihara, attends annual Tokyo Metropolitan Government presentation and study tour.
	November 25, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends welcome dinner in honor of UNESCO’s International Conference of States revision of the 1983 Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific.
	November 25, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends memorial service for the late President of the House of Councillors, the Honorable Mr. Nishioka.
	November 24, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends H.E. former Republic of Finland President Ahtisaari’s lecture “On Peace Meciation – learning from the experiences of President Ahtisaari” hosted by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation.
	November 22, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends Reception in honor of H.E. Prime Minister Al Maliki of the Republic of Iraq’s visit to Japan.
	November 21, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Embassy congratulate H.E. President Karzai, Their Excellencies the Vice Presidents, and H.E. Professor Mujadedi the Chairman and the members of the Loya Jirga on the successful completion of their most recent session.
	November 21, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception in honor of the National Day of the Sultanate of Oman.
	November 21, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends meeting of the National Governors’ Association, meets with H.E. Foreign Minister Gemba.
	November 18, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes again Mr. Hotz of the Embassy of the United States of America.
	November 17, 2011: Ambassador Fatime attends reception in honor of the 93rd Anniversary of the Proclimation of the Republic of Latvia.
	November 15, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends welcome dinner for former Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. Mahathir.
	November 15, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes H.E. Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industries Engineer Komaki to Japan.
	November 15, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends lunch in honor of H.E. Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Hamada at the Embassy of the State of Kuwait.
	November 14, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes Managing Director Dr. Azimi of Silk Road Caravan.
	November 14, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets Mr. Okada of the Embassy of Japan in Kabul.
	November 14, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie is hosted for lunch by H.E. Ambassador Bely of the Russian Federation.
	November 10, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan H.E. Ambassador Jura of the Republic of Tajikistan and H.E. Ambassador Moldogaziev of the Kyrgyz Republic.
	November 2, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends Inauguration Ceremony & Reception of the new Europa House.
	November 1, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception to mark the 57th National Day of the People’s Republic of Algeria.
	November 1, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes back to Japan and to the Embassy Mr. Aoki of NHO GHG Emissions Trading Agency.
	October 31, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception to celebrate the Republic of Turkey’s 88th National Day.
	October 31, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie presents awards for excellence in work to Mr. Toledo, Mr. Valencia, Ms. Taura.
	October 31, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie calls upon H.E. Ambassador Khaleel at the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives.
	October 28, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets with H.E. Ambassador Yamamoto.
	October 28, 2011: Ambassador Fatime attends Czech Republic National Day reception.
	October 27, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends ceremony to mark the anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces.
	October 26, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes back to the Embassy Mr. Karita, Senior Advisor to Mori Building Co., Ltd.
	October 25, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets with medical lecturers enrolled in JICA-sponsored education program.
	October 24, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes to the Embassy Executive Director Moriwaki and Deputy Director Dr. Masuda of Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC).
	October 21, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, JICA host ceremony to officially open new scholarship program.
	October 21, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie discusses higher education in Afghanistan with the visiting H.E. Deputy Minister Seddiqi.
	October 20, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends farewell reception for Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Araghchi of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
	October 19, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes Mr. Makabe, Ms Mikabe of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry to the Embassy.
	October 16, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends Japan Self-Defense Forces Day.
	October 13, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends ceremony marking the conclusion of the Japan Association International Collaboration of Agriculture and Forestry’s training course on “on-farm water management for Afghanistan.”
	October 12, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends a reception to mark the State of Kuwait’s gifting of oil to Japan in support of relief efforts following the March 11th disasters.”
	October 12, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends the 20th Asian Gathering hosted by the “Small Group.”
	October 11, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets with Director General Nakahara, representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
	October 7, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Mr. Hamdard attend reception to mark the opening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Japan Foundation’s Japanese-Language Program.
	October 5, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets with Director-General Yokota and Director Hayashi of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
	October 4, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Dr. Mohabbat meet with H.E. Ambassador Yamamoto, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
	October 3, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Diplomatic staff welcome Professors Moriyama and Yamamoto to the Embassy.
	September 30, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception in honor of the National Day of the Republic of Korea.
	September 29, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception in honor of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China.
	September 28, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Embassy host event in honor of martyred heroes: H.E. Former President Rabbani and the great Ahmad Shah Massoud.
	September 28, 2011: Embassy hosts event in honor of International Peace Day 2011 together with the Universal Peace Federation.
	September 28, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie receives Mr. Ahmmadzai, Deputy Chief of Protocol for H.E. President Karzai.
	September 27, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends reception to mark the 81th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
	September 26-27, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan receive honorable guests for the signing of the condolence book following the martyrdom of H.E. Former President Rabbani.
	September 25, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan host ceremony in honor of the martyred Former President Rabbani.
	September 16, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie hosts a contract signing ceremony for the rights to rehabilitate Kabul International Airport’s airfield pavement.
	August 30, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie celebrates Eid El-fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with visiting officials, Afghan students and their families, and Embassy staff.
	August 29, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends breakfast hosted by H.E. Ambassador Yamamoto, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, to discuss the political process towards reconciliation.
	August 25, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie and Dr. Mohabbat welcome to the Embassy Secretary General Kato of the Universal Peace Federation.
	August 22, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie joins Iftar event at the Residence of H.E. Ambassador Dr. Turkistani of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
	August 22, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie receives H. E. Ambassador Ukelli of the Republic of Kosovo.
	August 19, 2011: The Japan Times newspaper publishes Ambassador Fatimie’s article on Afghan-Japan relations in honor of Afghan National Day.
	August 18, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie receives H. E. Ambassador Moldogaziev of the Kyrgyz Republic.
	August 18, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie and Dr. Mohabbat meet with representatives of the NGO GHG Emissions Trading Agency.
	August 11, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes Dr. Ghafari, Dr. Farhad and Dr. Mubarak to Japan
	August 10, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets Mr. Hayashi and Mr. Yoshihara to discuss UNESCO International Convention Against Doping in Sport
	August 10, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes representatives from Japanese high schools and NGOs to the Embassy
	August 3, 2011: Ambassador welcomes Managing Director Yamaguchi and Senior Architect Iokawa of GYROS Cooperation to the Embassy.
	August 2, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets with H.E. Prime Minister Kan, attends Iftar event at H.E. the Prime Minister’s residence.
	August 1, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends the Kingdom of Morocco’s National Day Reception.
	July 28, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends Professor Matsunami’s inauguration ceremony, commemorating his appointment as Chairman of Nippon Sport Science University’s board of directors.
	July 25, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes Professor Maeda, Mr. Yamauchi to the Embassy.
	July 22, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie announces major improvements in Afghan health sector to Afghan media.
	July 20, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends the 12th Peace Diplomats Forum.
	July 19, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets with Mr. Mason, M.A. student at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
	July 15, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie receives General M. Zahir Aghbar, President of Afghanistan National Olympic Committee.
	July 8-10, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie visits Gifu Prefecture, meets with Hon. Governor Furuta, Hon. Mayor Hosoe of Gifu City, and other dignitaries; speaks at opening ceremony of NPOS ASCA’s Afghan Photo Exhibition & Children’s Charity event.
	July 7, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Dr. Mohabbat visit Tokyo International Book Fair, view the booth of the Royal Embassy of Saudia Arabia.
	July 7, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes Mr. Takano of Hitachi Engineering & Services Co., Ltd., Mr. Yamaguchi of Kaze wo Okurukai to the Embassy.
	July 7, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends breakfast hosted by H.E. Ambassador Yamamoto, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, to discuss the political process towards reconciliation.
	July 4, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends President Ogata of the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s Press Conference entitled "Middle East Turmoil, The Palestine Refugee Issue and Japan."
	July 3, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends a reception at the Embassy of the United States of America in Tokyo in honor of U.S. Independence Day, meets with H.E. Ambassador Roos.
	July 3, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends Tokyo American Club’s Independence Day Reception.
	June 29, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie joins a farewell dinner for H.E. Ambassador Abdelnasser of Egypt, hosted by H.E. the Ambassador, Ambassadress of the United Arab Emirates.
	June 29, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends the United Nations Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF’s) open panel discussion “Japan’s Humanitarian Assistance for Children in Afghanistan.”
	June 27, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Mr. Luqman attend the 11th International Research Forum for Medical Education, entitled “Medical Human Resource Development and Health System in Afghanistan,” at Tokyo University.
	June 27, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes Director Crowley, delegation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to the Embassy.
	June 24, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie, Mr. Luqman welcome to the Embassy President Ogushi, Mr. Kishi of Ogushi Drilling Co., Ltd., M. Abed of Jam Co., Ltd.
	June 23, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie offers condolences on the passing of Dr. Chiluba, former President of the Republic of Zambia.
	June 20, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes to Japan, the Embassy H.E. Mr. Stefan Herzberg, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany.
	June 20, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets with Mr. Karita, Senior Advisor to Mori Building Co., Ltd.
	June 16, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets with Dr. Hirabayashi and Ms. Mizumoto of the United Nations Children’s Fund.
	June 16, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie views Afghan photograph exhibition at the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s Chikyu Hiroba facility, meets Chancellor Matsunami.
	June 16, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie meets with Ms. Ota of Minister Stanekzai’s office; Mr. Harkenrider, First Secretary of the Embassy of the United States of America in Kabul.
	June 15, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie hosts meeting of representatives of Afghan residents in Japan to report on the Council’s efforts to provide support to victims of the March 11th disasters.
	June 15, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie welcomes to the Embassy H.E. Ambassador Hor of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
	January 28, 2011: Ambassador Fatimie attends special Iftar event hosted by H.E. Ambassador Roos at the Embassy of the United States of America in Tokyo.

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