Ottawa- April 21, 2020
Ambassador Adela Raz, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations has been appointed, along with the Permanent Representative of Croatia, as the co-coordinator of COVID-19-related initiatives for the UN General Assembly.
We wish Ambassador Raz every success under this role at a time when the world needs collective and coordinated action more than ever before.
Ottaawa- April 21, 2020
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan has expressed “its deepest condolences to the government and people of Canada over the lives lost as a result of tragic shooting attack in Nova Scotia”.
Earlier yesterday, Ambassador Soroosh also extended his “deepest condolences to the families & friends of the victims” and wished “those who were injured a speedy and full recovery.”
Ottawa- April 18, 2020
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh and Dr. Mahmoud Eboo, the AKDN Diplomatic Representative to Canada held a phone conversation on Friday, April 17, 2020. They discussed the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation in Afghanistan and exchanged views on the Afghan national response plan, the AKDN global response to COVID-19 as well as the ongoing and future support to COVID-19 response efforts in Afghanistan by Canada and AKDN.
Ottawa- April 11, 2020
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh joined other Afghan heads of mission in North America in a video conference led by H.E. Mohammad Hanif Atmar, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan. Minister Atmar briefed the participants about Afghanistan’s measures in response to COVID-19 and discussed with them the ongoing bilateral and multilateral cooperation in this area. Minister Atmar also spoke about the priorities and ongoing efforts under the peace process.
Ottawa- April 7, 2020
On World Health Day, we salute healthcare workers in Afghanistan, Canada and around the world who serve selflessly in the frontline of the global battle against COVID-19 and pay tribute to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our health and well-being during this challenging time. Let’s honor their service and sacrifice by following all public health and safety measures including social distancing and staying at home.
Kabul- April 5, 2020
During a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mohammad Hanif Atmar was introduced as the Designate and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, today afternoon. The occasion was attended by the members of the National Assembly, high-ranking government officials, officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and political leaders.
The ceremony began with the recitation of verses of the Holy Quran, following which Mohammad Haroon Chakhansuri, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, congratulated H.E. Atmar on his nomination for the post and wished him best of luck.
Subsequently, H.E. Atmar discussed his policy priorities for the Ministry, including improving the capacity of the Ministry in line with contemporary diplomatic standards, expanding, consolidating and strengthening Afghanistan's diplomatic relations with countries in the region and the world in order to create regional and international consensus to achieve peace, the upholding of the Republic's system, and a review of the country's foreign policy.
Recalling the services of the leadership, staff and diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the past years, Minister Atmar stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is committed to achieving the above priorities and make sure that post peace Afghanistan is not going back to the crisis and instability, and no effort will be spared in this regard.
The ceremony ended with a prayer for peace and stability in the country and the safety of the Afghan people facing the global health crisis caused by COVID-19
Ottawa- April 3, 2020
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh and Mr. David Hartman, Director General of the South Asia Bureau, Global Affairs Canada held a telemeeting on Friday, April 03, 2020. They discussed the ongoing COVID-19 response efforts in Canada and Afghanistan as well as the bilateral and multilateral cooperation in response to COVID-19.
Ms. Diane Harper, Executive Director of the South Asia Bureau and Mr. Sayed Mujtaba Ahmadi, Deputy Chief of Mission also attended the telemeeting.
The telemeeting was a follow-up to the teleconference on COVID-19 co-organized recently by the Global Affairs Canada and the Embassy of the Philippines in Ottawa to discuss Canada’s measures in response to COVID-19 as well as the relevant national and international efforts in the Asia-Pacific region.
Ottawa- April 3, 2020
The Afghan Girls Robotic Team have built ventilator using local parts for the prototype in response to COVID-19. Congratulations to the entire team for yet another inspiring example of dedication and innovation.
Ottawa- March 26, 2020
Ambassador Hassan Soroosh and High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria of India held a telemeeting. The two sides discussed various aspects of bilateral meeting; the potential for triangular cooperation between Afghanistan, India and Canada as well as the ongoing efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 at various levels including under SAARC.
High Commissioner Bisaria offered his condolences on yesterday’s terrorist attack on a Gurudwara in Kabul which claimed the lives of many innocent people including women and children. Ambassador Soroosh thanked High Commissioner Bisaria for his sympathy and stated that the attack was a barbaric and cowardly attack against humanity at a time when people in Afghanistan and around the world collectively fight the spread of COVID-19. Ambassador Soroosh further stated that the Sikh community as a patriotic and peaceful community is making a huge contribution to the Afghan society and the government is committed to protecting the lives of all citizens in the country.
