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Afghanistan and New Zealand: Diplomatic relations from two sides of the globe In September 2017, His Excellency Wahidullah Waissi, presented his credentials as a Non-Resident Ambassador to the Governor-General of New Zealand, the Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM, QSO.…

Wellington – Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, HE Wahidullah Waissi, has presented his credentials as a non-resident ambassador to New Zealand to HE the Rt  Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand.  The ceremony was organized at the…

Brisbane – The Queensland branch of the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) was hosted HE Ambassador Wahidullah Waissi for a keynote speech on 18 May 2017. AIIA QLD President Geoffrey Ewing welcoed Ambassador Waissi for accepting their inviration.  The main…

On May 17, 2017, Ambassador Wahidullah Waissi met with representatives of the Afghan community in Brisbane, Queensland, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen engagement between the Embassy of Afghanistan and Afghan diaspora communities across Australia. During the meeting, key…

Cairns, Queensland – From 14 to 16 May, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia hosted a delegation of around 75 Canberra-based Ambassadors and High Commissioners and showcased Far North Queensland business and tourism in Cairns. A press…

Melbourne, Australia — The 3rd Afghan–Australian Business Council Conference took place in late April 2017, bringing together high-level government representatives, policymakers, and leading entrepreneurs from both nations to strengthen bilateral economic ties. The conference was attended by H.E. Wahidullah Waissi,…

President Ghani’s visit has highlighted the strong and enduring links between the Afghan and Australian people, including through the service in Afghanistan of the men and women of the Australian Defence Force, diplomats and civilians. This historic visit has also…