OTTAWA: FEBRUARY 25, 2025

On February 25 2025, Ambassador Hassan Soroosh participated and spoke in the Afghanistan Winter Relief Event co-hosted by the Carlton University Afghan Students Association (CASA) and a number of Canada-based organizations.
Ambassador Soroosh spoke about the current multifaceted crisis in Afghanistan including the growing humanitarian needs. He stressed the importance of sustained assistance at different levels under a comprehensive approach that addresses both immediate needs and long-term impact on the most vulnerable segments of population.
Ambassador Soroosh thanked the Afghan diaspora community and friends of Afghanistan including the co-organizers of the event for their true passion and sustained support for and solidarity with the people of Afghanistan.
Ambassador Soroosh also expressed his gratefulness to the government of Canada for the ongoing humanitarian, resettlement and advocacy support for the people of Afghanistan.
Ambassador Soroosh presented CASA members with a certificate of appreciation for their efforts and commitment to raising fund and mobilizing support for those in need including women and children across Afghanistan.
The event also included an exhibition of Afghan art and culture, cultural performances and Afghan music.
OTTAWA: MARCH 8, 2025: Statement of the Coordination Council of the Diplomatic and Consular Missions of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on the Occasion of International Women’s Day

ANNOUNCEMENT (RAMADAN)

OTTAWA: MARCH 1, 2025

اطلاعیه

با عرض تبریک به مناسبت فرا رسیدن ماه مبارک رمضان و با آرزوی قبولی طاعات و عبادات به اطلاع مراجعین محترم رسانیده می شود که اوقات کاری سفارت در ماه مبارک رمضان، همه روزه از دوشنبه الی جمعه، از ساعت 9 الی 2 عصر میباشد.ـ

خبرتیا

د روژې مبارکې میاشتې د رارسېدو د مبارکۍ او د څښتن تعالی په دربار کې د اطاعتونو او عبادتونو د قبولۍ د هیلو په وړاندې کولو سره، په اوتاوا کې د ا.ا.ج سفارت محترمو مراجعینو ته خبر ورکول کیږي چې د سفارت کاري وختونه په دغه مبارکه میاشت کې هره ورځ د سهار له ۹ بجو څخه د ماسپښین تر ۲ بجو پورې تنظیم شوي.ـ

Announcement

The Embassy’s working hours during the Holy Month of Raman will be from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

OTTAWA: FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh participated in an event which was held in Toronto to inaugurate the PUL Radio and Media Center. The event was attended by many members of the Afghan diaspora community and friends of Afghanistan.

Ambassador Soroosh spoke about the worsening media landscape under Taliban and the role of diaspora-led media outlets in raising awareness on the current multifaceted crisis in Afghanistan and amplifying the voices of the Afghan people.

Ambassador Soroosh expressed hope that the PUL Radio and Media Center will be able to launch dedicated programs focusing on these important areas, as well as addressing the needs and priorities of the diaspora community in collaboration with other Afghan - Canadian media outlets and journalists based in Canada.

OTTAWA: FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Earlier on X, Ambassador Hassan Soroosh wrote the following on the recent statement by women foreign ministers on Afghanistan:

"We are greatly thankful for yet another strong statement from women foreign ministers on the ongoing and systematic human rights violations in Afghanistan, particularly those affecting women and girls. Thank you for emphasizing the need for collective action under international accountability mechanisms, advocating for the “ full, equal, meaningful, and safe participation of Afghan women in discussions about the country’s future”, and for your unwavering commitment to amplifying and supporting the vital work of Afghan women’s rights activists, human rights defenders, and civil society leaders."

Ottawa: February 13, 2025

اطلاعیه/خبرتیا

به اطلاع مراجعین محترم رسانیده می شود که سفارت جمهوري اسلامي افغانستان در اوتاوا به روز جمعه مورخ 14 فبروری 2025 مطابق با 26 دلو 1403، به مناسبت سالروز خروج عساکر شوروی سابق از افغانستان و دوشنبه مورخ 17 فبروری 2025 به مناسبت رخصتی عمومی در کانادا تعطیل می باشد.ـ

ټولو محترمو مراجعینو ته خبر ورکول کیږي چې، په اوتاوا کې د ا.ا.ج سفارت او قونسلي څانګه به د جمعې په ورځ، د ۲۰۲۵ د فبروري په 1۴، له افغانستان څخه د پخواني شوروي اتحاد ځواکونو د وتلو د کلیزې په مناسبت او همدارنګه د دوشنبې په ورځ، د ۲۰۲۵ د فبروري په ۱۷، په کاناډا کې د عمومي رخصتۍ په مناسبت تړلي وي. ـ

The Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa will be closed on Thursday, February 15, 2024, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Withdrawal of Soviet Troops from Afghanistan and Monday February 17, 2025 on the Occasion of Family Day.

Ottawa: February 5, 2025

Message of Condolence by the Coordination Council of the Diplomatic and Consular Missions of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on the Passing of His Highness the Aga Khan IV

OTTAWA: FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh participated in an event which was held in Toronto to inaugurate the Canada Humanitarian Initiatives (CHI). The event was attended by some diaspora community members and friends of Afghanistan.

Ambassador Soroosh spoke about the importance of collective efforts and sustained support and services for Afghan newcomers and extended his gratitude to CHI leadership and other similar platforms and networks of volunteers for their ongoing and planned activities in this regard.

Ambassador Soroosh also expressed his gratefulness to the Government of Canada for all the ongoing humanitarian, advocacy and resettlement support for Afghanistan as well as to all friends of Afghanistan including those in Parliament for their continued commitment and consistent engagement in support of the people of Afghanistan particularly women and girls.

Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Azim Wardak and Mr. Abed Hashimi from the Consular Section also attended the event.

OTTAWA: JANUARY 24, 2025

Statement by the Coordination Council of the Diplomatic and Consular Missions of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on ICC Prosecutor Seeking Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders

OTTAWA: JANUARY 4, 2025

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh participated in the inaugural ceremony of the Afghan Canadian Sports Association of Ottawa (ACSAO).

Ambassador Soroosh and other speakers spoke about the importance of sport activities for physical and mental health as well as for building social connections and promoting shared values.

Ambassador Soroosh extended his congratulations to the founders of ACSAO and expressed hope that the Association will be able to co-organize various sports activities particularly for newcomers from Afghanistan in collaboration with other Canadian and diaspora-led sports organizations.

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