The Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa will be closed on Thursday, September 9, 2021 on the occasion of the anniversary of Martyrdom of National Hero of Afghanistan.
به اطلاع مراجعین محترم رسانیده می شود که سفارت جمهوري اسلامي افغانستان در اوتاوا به روز پنجشنبه مورخ ۹ سپتمبر ۲۰۲۱ مطابق با ۱۸ سنبله ۱۴۰۰، به مناسبت سالروز شهادت قهرمان ملی افغانستان تعطیل می باشد.
ټولو محترمو مراجعینو ته خبر ورکول کیږي چې، په اوتاوا کې د ا.ا.ج سفارت به د پنجشنبې په ورځ چې د ۲۰۲۱ کال د سپتمبر میاشتې له ۹ او د ۱۴۰۰ کال د وږي مياشتي له ۱۸ نېټې سره سمون لري، دافغانستان د ملي اتل د شهادت د کلیزې له امله رخصت وي.
Ottawa- September 03, 2021
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 on the occasion of Labour Day.
به اطلاع مراجعین محترم رسانیده می شود که سفارت ج.ا.ا در اوتاوا به روز دوشنبه مورخ ۶ سپتامبر ۲۰۲۱ مطابق با ۱۵ سنبله ۱۴۰۰، با در نظر داشت رخصتی عمومی در کانادا تعطیل می باشد.
ټولو محترمو مراجعینو ته خبر ورکول کیږي چې، په اوتاوا کې د ا.ا.ج سفارت به د دوشنبې په ورځ چې د ۲۰۲۱ کال د سپتمبر میاشتې له ۶ او د ۱۴۰۰ کال د وږي له ۱۵ نېټې سره سمون لري، په کانادا کې د عمومي رخصتۍ له امله رخصت وي.
Ottawa- September 2, 2021
Throughout the past two weeks, the Afghan diaspora in Canada have held rallies across various major Canadian cities to protest the current situation in Afghanistan. They have expressed concern about the threat to the progress achieved in Afghanistan as well as the challenges that Afghans, especially women and girls, now face.
They also called upon the international community to stand in solidarity to ensure the Afghan people avoid a humanitarian disaster while supporting their efforts for an inclusive and prosperous future for Afghanistan.
Ottawa- August 27, 2021
We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the cowardly terrorist attacks that took place at Kabul Airport yesterday and wish those injured a speedy recovery. We have lowered our national flag to half-mast as a remembrance of the victims of these heinous attacks.
We thank our Canadian partners for their sympathy and support during this difficult time.
The Afghan people deserve a future that is free of violence and fear.
سفیر و همکاران سفارت افغانستان در کانادا مراتب تسلیت عمیق خود را به خانواده های قربانیان حملات وحشیانه و تروریستی روز گذشته در میدان هوایی کابل ابراز داشته و برای زخمیان این رویداد شفای عاجل آرزو دارند. به یاد و احترام قربانیان این حملات شنیع و بزدلانه، بیرق افغانستان بر فراز این سفارت به صورت نیمه افراشته در آمده است.
از همکاران و دوستان کانادایی به خاطر همدردی و حمایت شان در این وضعیت دشوار ابراز امتنان می نماییم.
مردم افغانستان سزاوار آینده ای فارغ از خشونت و ترس می باشند.
په کاناډا کې د افغانستان سفیر او د سفارت کارکونکي د کابل په هوايي ډګر کې د تېرې ورځې د وحشي او ترهګریزو بریدونو د شهیدانو کورنیو ته د تسلیت ژور مراتب وړاندې کوي او د دغه پیښې ټپیانو ته د بیړنۍ روغتیا هیله کوي. د دغه ډارنو او زړه بوږنونکو پېښو د قربانیانو په یاد به د افغانستان بیرغ د دغه سفارت له پاسه نیم ځوړند وي.
په دغه سخت وضعیت کې د کاناډايي همکارانو او دوستانو د خواخوږۍ او ملاتړ څخه مننه کوؤ.
د افغانستان خلک له ډار او تاوتریخوالي پرته راتلونکې مستحق دي.
Ottawa- July 31, 2021
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh participated and spoke at a virtual conference on Afghanistan and regional cooperation which was organized by the Schiller Institute.
Ambassador Soroosh spoke about the vision of Afghanistan for reviving Afghanistan’s centrality as a hub for regional and inter-regional connectivity facilitating the flow of energy, goods, services, data and knowledge at a wider continental level. Ambassador Soroosh outlined the ongoing efforts and key Afghanistan-centered regional projects under RECCA and HoA-IP and highlighted the important role of Afghanistan as a crucial partner for building a common economic future for the peoples across the wider Eurasian region.
Speaking about the current situation in Afghanistan and the many atrocities committed by the Taliban and foreign terrorist groups in the country, Ambassador Soroosh stated that “our collective efforts and achievements over the past two decades in deepening connectivity and regional cooperation are now being threatened by a narrative of violence and destruction that apparently rejects our common narrative of cooperation, friendship and partnership.”
Other speakers from the Schiller Institute and experts from the wider region spoke about various aspects of regional engagement and the importance of regional cooperation and connectivity for the future of Afghanistan and the entire region.
Ottawa- July 30, 2021
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh participated in a special virtual session with the Canada-Afghanistan Parliamentary Friendship Group (CAPFG) and provided updates on the current situation in Afghanistan.
The event was attended by members of Parliament including Hon. Senator Salma Ataullahjan, Co-chair of Canada-Afghanistan Parliamentary Friendship Group; Hon. Francesco Sorbara, Co-chair of Canada-Afghanistan Parliamentary Friendship Group; Hon. Senator Peter M. Boehm, Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Hon. Senator Marilou McPhedran; Hon. Senator Salma Zahid; Hon. Senator Victor Oh; Hon. Senator Mobina Jaffer; Hon. Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia; Hon. MP Yasmin Ratansi; Hon. MP Sameer Zuberi; Hon. MP Robert Kitchen; Mrs. Adeena Niazi and Mrs. Asma Faizi from the Afghan Women’s Organization in Toronto as well as representatives from various departments in Canada.
Ambassador Soroosh briefed the participants about the ongoing brutal campaign of violence waged by the Taliban and foreign terrorist groups against the people of Afghanistan; widespread violation of human rights; high number of casualties and IDPs among civilians including women and children; a deteriorating humanitarian situation and significant damages to public properties and infrastructure by the Taliban.
Ambassador Soroosh also spoke about the recent achievements of the Afghanistan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) in recapturing a considerable number of districts in various provinces and highlighted the commitment of the government to improve the security situation in the country in the weeks and months to come.
While highlighting the dedication and capabilities of ANDSF, Ambassador Soroosh stressed the importance of strengthening collective counter terrorism capabilities including through continued support to ANDSF. Ambassador Soroosh also spoke about the commitment of the people and government of Afghanistan to the peace efforts.
The participants expressed their concern over the unprecedented increase in violence against Afghan citizens and human rights violation and stressed the importance of continuation of cooperation and long-term partnership between Afghanistan and Canada in various areas including education, human rights and women’s empowerment.
Ambassador Soroosh expressed his gratefulness for Canada’s continued support to development and peace efforts in Afghanistan as well as for CAPFG’s sustained commitment and engagement in support of Afghanistan.
Counselor Azim Wardak and Ms. Shabana Kargar, Head of the Social Affairs Section from the Embassy also attended this virtual session.
Ottawa- July 30, 2021
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa will be closed on Monday, August 2, 2021 on the occasion of the Civic Holiday.
به اطلاع مراجعین محترم رسانیده می شود که سفارت ج.ا.ا در اوتاوا به روز دوشنبه مورخ ۲ اگست ۲۰۲۱ مطابق با ۱۱ اسد ۱۴۰۰، با در نظر داشت رخصتی عمومی در اونتاریو تعطیل می باشد.
ټولو محترمو مراجعینو ته خبر ورکول کیږي چې، په اوتاوا کې د ا.ا.ج سفارت به د دوشنبې په ورځ چې د ۲۰۲۱ کال د اگست میاشتې له ۲ او د ۱۴۰۰ کال د زمري له ۱۱ نېټې سره سمون لري، په اونټاریو کې د عمومي رخصتۍ له امله رخصت وي.
روز ملی بیرق مبارک باد!
د بیرغ ملي ورځ مو مبارک شه!
Happy National Flag Day!
Ottawa-July 27, 2021
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh expressed “his deepest congratulations and best wishes to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon on her historic installation as Canada's 30th Governor General.
He further highlighted that “Afghanistan and Canada have a decades-long partnership based on strong bonds of friendship and shared values which continue to drive our nations towards a brighter and connected future.”
Ottawa- July 17, 2021
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh had a virtual meeting with the Honorable Senator Salma Attaullahjan, Co-Chair of the Canada-Afghanistan Parliamentary Friendship Group (CAPFG). They discussed the recent developments in Afghanistan, the ongoing peace process and the COVID-19 situation in Afghanistan.
Ambassador Soroosh spoke about a massive brutal campaign of violence waged by the Taliban and foreign terrorist groups against Afghanistan resulting in a high number of casualties and displacements among civilians including women and children; violation of human rights, a dire humanitarian situation and huge damages to public properties and infrastructure by the Taliban.
Ambassador Soroosh stressed the importance of multifaceted support to the Afghanistan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) and continued collective efforts in the fight against terrorism as a regional and global threat. Ambassador Soroosh also provided an update on the Afghan peace process as well as the COVID-19 situation in Afghanistan.
The Honorable Senator Attaullahjan expressed concern over the escalation of violence, human rights violation including with respect women as well as destruction of properties and infrastructure by the Taliban.
She highlighted the commitment of the Canada-Afghanistan Parliamentary Friendship Group (CAPFG) to continued collaboration in support of Afghanistan.
Ambassador Soroosh expressed his gratefulness for Canada’s sustained support to peace and development in Afghanistan as well as for the continued commitment of CAPFG in support of Afghanistan and multifaceted partnership between Afghanistan and Canada.
