Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Canberra - Commonwealth Australia
THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
Canberra - Commonwealth of Australia

Ambassador Waissi Calls on the Governor of New South Wales
Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, HE Wahidullah Waissi, called on His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC ( Ret’d) Governor of New South Wales on Friday 15 February at his office in Sydney. Ambassador Waissi extends best wishes of His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on Mr. Hurley’s appointment as the new Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Ambassador Waissi has also discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation between two countries. HE Mr Hurley’s appointment as the new Governor-General coincides with the 50th Anniversary of Australian-Afghan Diplomatic Relations. The first non-resident Ambassador of Australia has presented his credentials to the Government of Afghanistan in March 1969. Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has developed number of activities and events to commomorate the 50th Anniversary and engage people to people contacts.
The Governor of NSW has extended his support to the Anniversary and enhancing cooperation between two nations.
About Embassy
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Canberra operates autonomously and independently from the Taliban’s control or influence after 15 August 2021.
Consular Affairs
Contact Details
4 Beale Crescent
Deakin West ACT 2600
Postal Address:
PO Box 9553
Australia Post - LPO Deakin
4 Duff Place, Deakin ACT 2600
Telephone:
+61 2 6282 7377


