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Global Affairs Canada Hosts a Virtual Session between the Natural Resources Canada and the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan

Ottawa- February 18, 2021

The first virtual information sharing session between the Natural Resources Canada and the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan (MoMP) was hosted by the Global Affairs Canada on February 18, 2021.

Ambassador Soroosh participated in the opening of the session and spoke about the huge potential in the mining sector of Afghanistan as well as the recent reforms undertaken by the government of Afghanistan in this sector. He also highlighted the importance of long-term cooperation between Canada, a world leader in the mining sector and one of the largest development partners, and Afghanistan in the future.

Mr. Christopher Gibbins, Executive Director, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Division, GAC, spoke about Canada’s long-term partnership with Afghanistan in the areas of peace and development. He also highlighted the importance of cooperation between NRCan and MoMP in the future.

Mr. Luc Leboeuf, Director, International Affairs and Trade Division, NRCan, spoke about the significant role of mining sector in the economy, revenue, international trade, and job creation in Canada.

Mr. Abdullah Asifi, Program Implementation Advisor, MoMP, presented an overview of mining sector in Afghanistan; the recent reforms that have been made in the mining law and other relevant regulations; decision making in this sector; transparency in tenders; appropriate rate of royalties as well as the facilitation of license issuance and other facilities which have been provided for investors in the areas of exploration and exploitation.

The rest of speakers from NRCan presented information on technical and policy issues; exploration and production data management as well as the social impact assessment techniques.

Mr. Azim Wardak, Counsellor and Mr. Hakim Nasiry, Commercial Attaché from the Embassy also participated in this virtual session.

Message on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Ottawa- February 11, 2021

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science for 2021, we wish to recognize the outstanding achievements of women and girls across Afghanistan in the fight against COVID-19, including the Afghan Girls Robotic Team. In 2020, the team used old car parts to create low-cost respirators to help Covid-19 patients. In a time of great adversity, the girls' selfless efforts to provide crucial relief to Afghan citizens affected by the global pandemic are inspiring.

The contribution of exciting new ideas and accomplishments by Afghan women and girls plays a critical role towards innovating the field of science in Afghanistan. With support from international partners like Canada, the Government of Afghanistan continuously seeks to open up new opportunities for equal access and participation in the fields of science for Afghan women and girls.

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Ambassador Soroosh Holds a Phone Conversation with Ambassador of Estonia

Ottawa- February 3, 2021

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh and Ambassador Toomas Lukk of the Republic of Estonia held a phone conversation this afternoon. They discussed the Afghan peace process; the recent Geneva Conference on Afghanistan as well as various areas of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Ambassador Soroosh expressed his gratitude for Estonia’s sustained support to peace and development in Afghanistan.

Estonia and Norway currently hold the responsibility as co-penholders for the Afghanistan file in the UN Security Council.

Ambassador Soroosh Meets Virtually with President and Board Members of of the Canada- Afghanistan Business Council (CABC)

Ottawa- February 2, 2021

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh met virtually this afternoon with Mr. Aziz Amiri, President of the Canada- Afghanistan Business Council (CABC) and CABC Board members, Mr. Saber Fermand and Mr. Rasheed Walizada. They discussed various aspects of bilateral trade and investment between Afghanistan and Canada; major trade and investment related events in 2021 including the upcoming PDAC Convention as well as potential joint activities in the coming months.

Mr. Azim Wardak, Economic Counselor and Mr. Hakim Nasiry, Commercial Attaché of the Embassy also attended this virtual meeting.

CANADA-AFGHANISTAN PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP HOLDS A VIRTUAL GENERAL MEETING

Ottawa- January 27, 2021

The General Meeting of the Canada-Afghanistan Parliamentary Friendship Group (CAPFG) was held virtually this afternoon and was co-chaired by Hon. MP Francesco Sorbara and Hon. Senator Salma Ataullahjan. Ambassador Hassan Soroosh briefed the participants about the Afghan peace process, the spike in the levels of violence and targeted assassinations in Afghanistan, the need for a ceasefire and the key points of national and international consensus with the respect to the peace process including the preservation of the gains of the past 19 years. Ambassador Soroosh also spoke about the recent Afghanistan Conference 2020, bilateral development cooperation, the recent high-level bilateral exchanges including the recent phone conversation between H.E. President Ghani and the Honorable Prime Minister Trudeau. Ambassador Soroosh also informed the Group about the formation of Afghanistan-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Group under the Upper House of Afghanistan and expressed hope that an inter-parliamentary friendship group between the two countries will be established very soon.

The co-chairs of CAPFG and the rest of participating MPs and Senators expressed their commitment to continued collaboration and engagement in support of Afghanistan and greater parliamentary linkages between the two countries.

Mr. Sayed Mujtaba Ahmadi, Deputy Chief of Mission and Ms. Shabana Kargar, Head of the Social Affairs Section of the Embassy also attended this virtual meeting.

A Message on International Day of Education

Ottawa- January 24, 2021

Today is the International Day of Education, a time to celebrate the important role of education for sustainable peace and development. This year we also celebrate and commend the courage and commitment of teachers and educators in Afghanistan, Canada and around the world to teaching during the pandemic and to ensuring all students have access to education during this challenging time in accordance with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

Thanks to the efforts made by the government of Afghanistan, public support and sustained international assistance including by Canada, education continues to be one of the most promising sectors in Afghanistan characterized by considerable improvement in boys and girls’ access to education The government of Afghanistan remains committed to improving the coverage and quality of education in the country under its new Afghanistan National Peace and Development Framework.

Public Notice

Ottawa- January 22, 2021

Further to our previous announcement, this is to inform that due to new COVID-19 related restrictions, our in-person consular services are limited to very essential cases only and some consular services are provided via post.

Appointments for very essential matters can be arranged via the following link:

https://www.ottawa.mfa.af/book-appointments.html

To coordinate consular services via post, book virtual interviews and meetings via Zoom or receive any additional information, please contact us by phone at 613-563-4223 / 613-563-4265, or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

These arrangements will remain in place until the restrictions are eased by the Ottawa Public Health.

به تعقیب اطلاعیه های قبلی، به اطلاع عموم مراجعین محترم بخش قونسلی سفارت جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان در اوتاوا رسانیده می شود که تا رفع محدودیت های جدید مرتبط با شیوه کوید 19 و مطابق با رهنمود های صحی مربوطه در کانادا، خدمات قونسلی حضوری به موارد نهایت ضروری محدود بوده و برخی از خدمات قونسلی نیز از طریق پست انجام می شود.

تعیین وقت ملاقات حضوری برای موارد خیلی ضروری از طریق لینک ذیل صورت می گیرد:

https://www.ottawa.mfa.af/book-appointments.html

همچنین برای همآهنگ نمودن خدمات قونسلی پستی، انجام مصاحبه / ملاقات از طریق ZOOM و کسب معلومات، مراجعین محترم می توانند از طریق ایمیل و یا شماره های ذیل تماس حاصل نمایند:

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613-563-4223
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د مخکینيو خبرتیاوو په تعقیب په کاناډا کې د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت سفارت د قونسلي څانګې ټولو محترمو مراجعینو ته خبر ورکول کیږي چې په کاناډا کې د کوویډ ۱۹ اړوند نویو محدودیتونو تر رفع کېدو او په دغه هېواد کې د روغتیايي لارښونو په پام کې نیولو سره به د قونسلي حضوري خدمتونه په نهایت بیړنیو حالاتو پورې محدود وي او د قونسلي ځینې خدمتونه د پست له لارې هم ترسره کیږي.

په ډېرو بیړنیو حالاتو کې د حضوري ملاقات وخت د لاندې انټرنیټي پتې له لارې تنظمیږي:

https://www.ottawa.mfa.af/book-appointments.html

همدارنګه د قونسلي پستي خدمتونو د همغږۍ، د مصاحبې او ملاقات ترسره کول د ZOOM له لارې ترسره کیږي او د معلوماتو د ترلاسه کولو لپاره محترم مراجعین کولای شي د ټلیفون په لاندنیو شمیرو 613-563-4223 ، 613-563-4265 او یا This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. بریښنالیک له لارې اړیکه ونیسي.

President Ghani and Prime Minister Trudeau Hold a Phone Conversation

Arg, Kabul- January 20, 2021

President Ashraf Ghani had a phone conversation with Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada today. In this phone conversation, Prime Minister Trudeau expressed concern over the escalation of violence in Afghanistan and underscored that his country will support the type of peace that ensures a sovereign and stable Afghanistan with a democratic government.

Two sides also exchanged views on the Conference of NATO Defense Ministers which is due to be held in Feb 2021 in Brussels. Sides highlighted that the conference should adopt a common and coherent policy towards Afghanistan for the peace talks to achieve the desirable outcome.

The Afghan Saffron Granted the Diamond Taste Award by the International Taste and Quality Institute

Ottawa- January 16, 2021

The Afghan saffron is granted the Diamond Taste Award by the International Taste and Quality Institute being ranked best globally. Afghan saffron continues to be ranked first in the world for several years now.

Many Afghan women are engaged in the cultivation, processing, packaging and marketing of saffron in Afghanistan and an increasing number of women-owned saffron production companies have been able to export their products to various regional and international markets. Afghan Saffron is also finding its way to the Canadian market.

Ambassador Soroosh and Ambassador Robles of the Philippines Hold a Virtual Meeting

Ottawa- January 15, 2021

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh and Ambassador Rodolfo Dia Robles of the Philippines held a virtual meeting yesterday. They discussed the COVID-19 situation, the potential for triangular cooperation between Afghanistan, the Philippines and Canada as well as future collaboration between the two missions.

Global Affairs Canada Hosts a Virtual Session between the Natural Resources Canada and the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan

Message on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Ambassador Soroosh Holds a Phone Conversation with Ambassador of Estonia

Ambassador Soroosh Meets Virtually with President and Board Members of of the Canada- Afghanistan Business Council (CABC)

CANADA-AFGHANISTAN PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP HOLDS A VIRTUAL GENERAL MEETING

A Message on International Day of Education

Public Notice

President Ghani and Prime Minister Trudeau Hold a Phone Conversation

The Afghan Saffron Granted the Diamond Taste Award by the International Taste and Quality Institute

Ambassador Soroosh and Ambassador Robles of the Philippines Hold a Virtual Meeting

Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Ottawa, Canada

Address:
240 Argyle Ave Ottawa ON K2P 1B9

Telephone
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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