Ottawa, September 16, 2020
Excerpts from an unofficial translation of the letter by H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani issued in response to an earlier congratulatory message by H.E. the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada addressed to H.E. the President on the 101st anniversary of the restoration of Afghanistan’s independence:
Ottawa- September 15, 2020
As we celebrate the International Day of Democracy, we recognize the undeniable and irreversible progress made in building democratic institutions and institutionalizing democratic rights in Afghanistan. On this occasion, we honor the many sacrifices made by the people of Afghanistan and our international partners including Canada over the past 19 years to consolidate the democratic process and preserve our shared principles and values.
Ottawa- September 13, 2013
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh participated and spoke virtually yesterday at the Commemoration of the Martyrs Week organized by the Toronto-Based Afghan community in collaboration with the Embassy and the Consulate General of Afghanistan in Toronto. For full vedio, please click on the link below:
September 13, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:
“Canada welcomes the start of negotiations between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban. After more than 40 years of conflict, this is a long-awaited opportunity to pursue the elements of peace for the people of Afghanistan.
“With the start of negotiations, we also call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to permit the ongoing provision of safe assistance to those in need, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause suffering in Afghanistan. A ceasefire would demonstrate to all Afghans the seriousness of commitments toward achieving a sustainable peace.
“An effective peace process will require the meaningful inclusion of all parts of Afghan society, including women, ethnic minorities and other marginalized groups.
“Canada stands ready to further support the people of Afghanistan as hopes for a peaceful future emerge.”
