Ottawa-November 3, 2020
The Honorable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his news conference earlier today offered his condolences on the recent terrorist attacks in Austria, France and Kabul University in Afghanistan, highlighting that “Canada stands united everywhere in condemning these terrible attacks”.
On this day of mourning in Afghanistan, we appreciate the strong words of condemnation of yesterday’s terrorist attack on Kabul University and the expression of solidarity with the people of Afghanistan by the Right Honorable Prime Minister of Canada.
Ottawa- November 02, 2020
Our Nation is in mourning, as another barbaric attack on Afghan students & teachers this time at the Kabul University claimed so many innocent lives and injured many more. Terrorists continue to stand against the basic principles of religion& humanity by such acts of terror& brutality.
May Allah grant Jannah to those martyred in this attack; give the families of victims strength and grant a speedy recovery to those who were injured.
کشور ما امروز یکبار دیگر عزاردار است. تروریستان در یک حمله وحشیانه دیگر بر محصلان و اساتید، این بار در پوهنتون کابل، بسیاری را به شهادت رساندند و تعداد زیادی را نیز زخمی نمودند. تروریستان با چنین اعمال تروریستی و وحشیانه در واقع در برابر ابتدایی ترین اصول دینی و بشری ایستاده اند.
برای شهدای این حادثه غم انگیز، بهشت برین، برای بازماندگان صبر جمیل و برای مجروحین شفای عاجل استدعا می کنیم.
هېواد مو نن یو ځل بیا د غم په ټغر ناست دی. ترهګرو پر محصلینو او استادانو په یوه بل وحشي برید کې، دا ځل کابل پوهنتون کې یو زیات شمېر محصلین او استادان شهیدان او ګڼ شمېر نور یې هم ټپیان کړل. په حقیقت کې ترهګر د دا ډول ترهګریزو او وحشي کړنو په ترسره کولو سره د لومړنیو دیني او انساني اصولو په وړاندې ولاړ دي.
د دغه غمجنې پیښې شهیدانو ته فردوس جنت، کورنیو ته یې جميل صبر او ټپیانو ته د بيړنۍ روغتیا دعا کوو.
Ottawa- October 29, 2020
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Ottawa co-hosted a virtual conversation on the Afghan peace process and the 2020 Geneva Conference on Afghanistan. The event was attended by high-level officials from the Global Affairs Canada, Secretary General of the Global Centre for Pluralism as well as ambassadors and diplomats from Qatar, Germany, Norway, Finland, France, Indonesia and Uzbekistan.
Speakers included Ambassador Hassan Soroosh and Dr. Mahmoud Eboo, Diplomatic Representative of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat and the AKDN in Canada as co-moderators of the event; H.E. Paul Thoppil, Assistant Deputy Minister for Asia-Pacific, Global Affairs Canada; H.E. Saoud bin Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada; H.E. Meredith Preston McGhie, Secretary General of the Global Centre for Pluralism; H.E. Roy Eriksson, Ambassador of Finland to Canada; H.E. Sheherazade Hirji, AKDN Ambassador to Afghanistan and Mr. David Hartman, Director General of the South Asia Bureau, Global Affairs Canada.
Ambassador Sparwasser of Germany, Ambassador Fredriksen of Norway, representatives from the Embassy of France and the Embassy of Indonesia and Mr. Khalil Shariff, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada also made interventions in the event.
Updates on the Afghan peace process, the preparations for the Geneva Conference, Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)’s areas of support in the country were presented.
The participants discussed the ongoing peace efforts and the preparation for the 2020 Conference on Afghanistan which will be held in late November in Geneva. They stressed the importance of continued regional and international support to peace and development in Afghanistan; immediate reduction in violence; inclusion of all groups, women, youth, minorities and victims of war in the peace process; adherence to the fundamental rights of all citizens including women and minorities and the constitutional order as well as preservation and advancement of the gains of the past 19 years in Afghanistan. The participants further highlighted the significance of pursuing a coherent approach encompassing peace building, market building and state building in Afghanistan with a focus on COVID-19 response efforts, peace building requirements and the self-reliance strategy.
October 27, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 held a virtual meeting today.
Ministers representing Afghanistan, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom discussed progress made on the investigations and securing accountability and justice for the victims of the downing.
The Coordination Group recommitted to remaining united and to working together to achieve our objectives of transparency, justice, accountability and reparations in order to help families get the answers they deserve and find closure.
The Coordination Group continues its call on Iran to conduct an independent and comprehensive investigation into the causes and contributing factors that led to the downing in accordance with the standards and recommended practices set out under Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
The Coordination Group will continue to seek accountability for those responsible by encouraging a full and transparent criminal investigation and to call for impartial judicial proceedings in order to obtain justice for the victims of this tragedy.
Ottawa- October 21, 2020
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh had a virtual meeting with H.E. Change Keung Ryong, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Canada. The two sides discussed a wide range of issues pertaining to bilateral cooperation as well as potential areas of collaboration between Afghanistan, Republic of Korea and Canada.
Ambassador Soroosh expressed his appreciation for Korea’s continued assistance to development efforts and security sector in Afghanistan.
Ottawa- October 20, 2020
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh had a virtual meeting with Mr. Ismail Ghazanfar, Head of the newly established Afghanistan Chambers Federation and Mr. Nabi Hakimi, Advisor to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan.
They discussed various aspects of bilateral trade and investment between Afghanistan and Canada. They further stressed the importance of greater collaboration and interactions between various chambers and trade support institutions in Afghanistan and Canada including through signing MoUs, convening joint investment roadshows and organizing business matchmaking events.
Mr. Azim Wardak, Economic Counselor and Mr. Hakim Nasiry, Commercial Attaché of the Embassy also attended this virtual meeting.
Ottawa- October 15, 2020
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh had a phone conversation with the Honorable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Women, Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development of Canada.
Ambassador Soroosh briefed Minister Monsef about a number of important processes and areas including COVID-19 response efforts, Afghan peace process, and the ongoing efforts towards self-reliance in the country with a focus on the priorities, ongoing efforts and major achievements made over the past few years in two areas of women’s empowerment and rural development in Afghanistan.
The two sides discussed the impact of COVID-19 on women, vulnerable families and persons with disabilities as well as the prospects for peace and women’s participation in the peace process. They also discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation and long-term partnership between the two countries.
Ambassador Soroosh conveyed the people and government of Afghanistan’s appreciation for Canada’s unwavering commitment and continued support to peace and development in Afghanistan.
Mr. Sayed Mujtaba Ahmadi, Deputy Chief of Mission; Mr. Azim Wardak, Economic Counselor; Ms. Shabana Kargar, Head of the Social and Cultural Affairs Section of the Embassy as well as staff from the Minister’s Office also joined this conversation.
Ottawa- October 16, 2020
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh had a virtual meeting this morning with H.E. Roy Eriksson, Ambassador of Finland to Canada.
The two sides discussed the upcoming Geneva Conference on Afghanistan to be jointly organized in late November this year by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Government of Finland and the United Nations. They further discussed the Afghan peace process and multifaceted bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Ambassador Soroosh expressed his appreciation for Finland’s continued assistance to development, peace, women’s empowerment and civil society institutions in Afghanistan.
Ottawa- October 14, 2020
A gathering of Afghan women from different walks of life was held in Kabul earlier this week. The participants expressed their support for the peace process and a permanent ceasefire in Afghanistan.
They further highlighted their support for Afghanistan's democratic system and stressed the importance of upholding Afghanistan's gains of the past 19 years, including Afghan women's access to education, health, economic opportunities, justice as well as other constitutional rights of the Afghan citizens.
Ottawa- October 13, 2020
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh met virtually this afternoon with H.E. Jon Elvedal Fredriksen, Norway’s new Ambassador to Canada. The two sides discussed a wide range of issues pertaining to bilateral cooperation; the Afghan peace process, and future collaboration between the two missions.
Ambassador Soroosh expressed his gratefulness for Norway’s continued commitment and active engagement in support of peace and development in Afghanistan.
