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Ambassador Soroosh Meets Virtually with the Ambassador of the European Union to Canada

Ottawa- April 30, 2021

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh met virtually with H.E. Dr. Melita Gabric, Ambassador of the European Union to Canada.

The two sides discussed COVID-19 situation; the ongoing peace process in Afghanistan, cooperation between Afghanistan and the European Union; and future collaboration between the two missions. They stressed the importance of preserving the hard-won gains of the past two decades in Afghanistan including in the areas of human rights and women’s empowerment.

Ambassador Soroosh expressed the people and government of Afghanistan’s appreciation for EU’s continued commitment to peace and development efforts in Afghanistan.

Public Notice

The Embassy of Afghanistan will be closed on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 on the occasion of the Victory Day in Afghanistan.

به اطلاع مراجعین گرامی رسانیده می شود که سفارت ج.ا. افغانستان در اوتاوا به روز چهار شنبه مورخ ۲۸ اپریل۲۰۲۱ به مناسبت۸ ثور، روز پیروزی جهاد مردم افغانستان، تعطیل می باشد.

په اوتاوا کې د ا.ا.ج سفارت درنو مراجعینو ته په درنښت خبر ورکول کیږي چې د چهارشنبې په ورځ (۲۸ اپریل۲۰۲۱) د غوایي په اتمه، د افغانستان د خلکو د مقدس جهاد د بریا ورځ په مناسبت، تړلي وي.

Message on Successful Conclusion of the "Walk to Kabul" Campaign

Ottawa- April 27, 2021

Congratulations to the Canadian Federation of University Women and partners for successfully concluding the "WALK TO KABUL" advocacy campaign. The participants made great efforts by walking, running, skiing, and cycling the total distance that it would take to get from Ottawa to Kabul in support of Afghan women's rights in the ongoing peace process. The Embassy thanks all the Canadian friends who joined the campaign in solidarity with Afghan women.

The campaign was an important initiative to encourage International and Canadian support for Afghan women at this critical moment. The Afghan government remains committed to protecting Afghan women's rights and the hard-won gains of the past two decades in the areas of women’s rights and women’s empowerment in Afghanistan.

The Embassy Counselor Holds a Meeting with the Director of Trade and International Policy at the Business Council of Canada

Ottawa- April 26, 2021

Mr. Azim Wardak, Counselor, and Mr. Hakim Nasiry, Commercial Attaché, had a virtual meeting this afternoon with Mr. Trevor Kennedy, Director, Trade and International Policy – Business Council of Canada. They discussed bilateral trade as well as business and investment opportunities between Afghanistan and Canada. Mr. Kennedy explained about the areas of focus and major activities under the Business Council of Canada as the largest business association in Canada. Mr. Wardak spoke about the legal, policy and institutional frameworks for trade and investment as well as the newly established Federation of Chambers in Afghanistan and elaborated on major activities under the existing chambers in Afghanistan. Mr. Nasiry explained the status of bilateral trade between Afghanistan and Canada as well as some of the business and investment opportunities that exist in Afghanistan.

They further discussed post COVID-19 potential collaboration and joint activities.

Ambassador Soroosh Holds a Virtual Meeting with Director General of the South Asia Bureau at the Global Affairs Canada

Ottawa- April 23, 2021

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh had a virtual meeting with Mr. David Hartman, Director General of the South Asia Bureau at the Global Affairs Canada.

The two sides discussed the recent developments with respect to the Afghan peace process; various aspects of bilateral cooperation as well as the ongoing efforts under the International Coordination and Response Group to support families of victims of Flight PS752.

Mr. Christopher Gibbins, Executive Director for Afghanistan at the Global Affairs Canada; Mr. Sayed Mujtaba Ahmadi, Deputy Chief of Mission; and Mr. Azim Wardak, Counselor from the Embassy of Afghanistan also attended this virtual conversation.

Afghanistan Series- The Bactrian Hoard

Ottawa- April 22, 2021

We are pleased to present the third episode of our Series about Afghan history, culture, art, and society dedicated to The Bactrian Hoard. Follow us to see more episodes under this series.

Afghan Girls Robotic Team Named the Youngest Members of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021

Ottawa- April 21, 2021

Congratulations to the Afghan Girls Robotic Team for being named the Youngest Members of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021!

The robotic team continues to inspire Afghan girls to follow their dreams in the scientific world and contribute to creating greater female empowerment in the country and the world. The work of the five girls-Somaya Faruqi, Ayda Hayderpoor, Elham Mansoori, Florance Pouya and Diana Wahabzada; especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic, is inspirational to Afghanistan and the wider world encouraging us all to work together for a good cause.

Telephone Conversation Between Afghan and Canadian Foreign Ministers

Ottawa- April 22, 2021

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Hanif Atmar spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau about expanding bilateral cooperation and the Afghan peace process.

Minister Atmar congratulated Marc Garneau on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada and praised the good and effective relations between the two countries during the tenure of former Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne.

Minister Atmar spoke about the latest developments in peace and postponement of the Istanbul Conference due to non-participation of the Taliban, and the efforts to strengthen regional consensus supporting the Afghan peace process. The Canadian Foreign Minister assured Mr. Atmar of Canada's comprehensive efforts to strengthen international and regional consensus supporting peace in Afghanistan.

The two sides exchanged views on dynamics of the International Coordination Group work and response to families of PS752 flight victims. They agreed on both countries' technical teams to work together for further coordination.

Ambassador Soroosh Meets Virtually with the Executive Director and Board members of the Afghan Women’s Organization

Ottawa- April 16, 2021

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh met virtually with the Executive Director and Board members of the Afghan Women’s Organization (AWO) based in Toronto.

Ms. Adeena Niazi, Executive Director and Heads of various sections under AWO spoke about major priorities and ongoing activities in the framework of AWO.

Ambassador Soroosh spoke about the overall efforts and achievements made in the area of women’s empowerment in Afghanistan over the past two decades as well as women’s participation in the peace process. He further explained about the Embassy’s priorities and activities including those related to women’s empowerment, cultural diplomacy and engagement with the Afghan diaspora.

Ambassador Soroosh praised the continued efforts of AWO in empowering newcomers with a special focus on women and their families as well as its support to humanitarian programs in Afghanistan.

به تاریخ 16 اپریل 2021، آقای حسن سروش، سفیر افغانستان در اوتاوا با رئیس اجرایی، هیأت مدیره و اعضای انجمن زنان افغان در تورنتو به صورت مجازی ملاقات نمود. خانم آدینه نیازی، رئیس اجرایی و مسئولین بخش های مختلف انجمن راجع به اولویت ها و فعالیت های جاری در چارچوب انجمن زنان افغان صحبت نمودند.

سفیر افغانستان راجع به تلاش ها و دستاوردها در عرصه توانمندسازی زنان در افغانستان در دو دهه گذشته؛ مشارکت زنان در چارچوب پروسه صلح و همچنین اولویت ها و فعالیت های سفارت از جمله در عرصه توانمندسازی زنان، دیپلماسی فرهنگی و فعالیت های مشترک با دیاسپورای افغان در کانادا صحبت نمود.

سفیر افغانستان از تلاش های دوامدار انجمن زنان افغان در زمینه توانمند سازی مهاجرین تازه وارد با تمرکز روی زنان و فامیل های شان و همچنین حمایت از فعالیت های بشردوستانه در افغانستان تقدیر نمود.

محتم محمد عظیم وردک، مسئول امور قونسلی و امور دیاسپورا و خانم فقیری از همکاران بخش امور اجتماعی و حقوق بشر سفارت نیز در این ملاقات مجازی اشتراک داشتند.

د ۲۰۲۱ کال د اپریل په ۱۶ نېټه په اوتاوا کې د افغانستان سفیر ښاغلي حسن سروش په تورنتو کې د افغان ښځو د ټولنې له اجرائي رئیسې، مدیره هیئت او غړو سره مجازي ملاقات وکړ. مېرمن آدینه نیازۍ، د ټولنې اجرائي رئیسې او د انجمن د مختلفو څانګو مسئولینو د افغان ښځو د ټولنې په لومړیتوبونو او روانو فعالیتونو په هکله خبرې وکړې.

د افغانستان سفیر په تېرو دوه لسیزو کې په افغانستان کې د ښځو د پیاوړتیا په برخه کې په هڅو او لاسته راوړنو؛ د سولې پروسې په چارچوب کې د ښځو د ګډون او همدارنګه د سفارت په لومړیتوبونو او فعالیتونو له هغه ډلې د ښځو د پیاوړتیا په برخه کې، کلتوري ډیپلماسۍ او په کاناډا کې له افغان ډیاسپورا سره د ګډو فعالیتونو په هکله خبرې وکړې.

د افغانستان سفیر کاناډا ته د نویو راغلو کډوالو او د دوی د مېرمنو او کورنیو د پیاوړتیا په برخه کې او همدارنګه په افغانستان کې د بشرپالنې د فعالیتونو د ملاتړ په هلکه د افغان ښځو د ټولنې له تلپاتې هلو ځلو څخه مننه او قدردانی وکړ.

First Meeting Between the Kabul University, Embassy of Afghanistan and the University of Ottawa Hold Virtually

Ottawa- April 12, 2021

Following the previous meeting between the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Ottawa and the University of Ottawa, the first meeting between the Kabul University, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the University of Ottawa were held virtually this morning.

Mr. Sayed Mujtaba Ahmadi, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy moderated the meeting and thanked all the participants for this timely conversation.

Hon. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Osman Baburi, Chancellor and Hon. Prof. Mohammad Shafi Sharifi, Vice-Chancellor of the Kabul University gave an introduction to Kabul University and spoke about the relevant reforms and transformation plans.

Hon. prof. Jacque Fremont, President of the University of Ottawa thanked the Embassy and DCM Ahmadi for arranging this meeting and spoke about various areas of collaboration including signing an MoU between the two universities in the near future.

Hon. Prof. Sanni Yaya, Vice-Chancellor, International and Francophonie of the University of Ottawa, Hon. Dr. Adel El Zaïm, Associate Vice President of the University of Ottawa and Hon. Prof. Faisal Amin, Vice-Chancellor of Students Affairs of Kabul University were also present in this virtual meeting.

Ambassador Soroosh Meets Virtually with the Ambassador of the European Union to Canada

Public Notice

Message on Successful Conclusion of the "Walk to Kabul" Campaign

The Embassy Counselor Holds a Meeting with the Director of Trade and International Policy at the Business Council of Canada

Ambassador Soroosh Holds a Virtual Meeting with Director General of the South Asia Bureau at the Global Affairs Canada

Afghanistan Series- The Bactrian Hoard

Afghan Girls Robotic Team Named the Youngest Members of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021

Telephone Conversation Between Afghan and Canadian Foreign Ministers

Ambassador Soroosh Meets Virtually with the Executive Director and Board members of the Afghan Women’s Organization

First Meeting Between the Kabul University, Embassy of Afghanistan and the University of Ottawa Hold Virtually

Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Ottawa, Canada

Address:
240 Argyle Ave Ottawa ON K2P 1B9

Telephone
From 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday except public holidays
For Information: 613-563-4223
Fax: 613-563-4962

Embassy of The Islamic Republic of AfghanistanOttawa, Canada

Address: 240 Argyle Ave Ottawa ON K2P 1B9

Telephone From 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday except public holidaysFor Information: 613-563-4223Fax: 613-563-4962

Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Ottawa, Canada

Address:
240 Argyle Ave Ottawa ON K2P 1B9

Telephone
From 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday except public holidays
For Information: 613-563-4223
Fax: 613-563-4962