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On the 19thof August 2019, Afghan communities residing in Melbourne gathered for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Afghanistan’s reclamation of independence and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and Australia. This was part…

Canberra, 15 August 2019 – This month, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan marked its 100thAnniversary of Independence and 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations, featuring 9 events throughout 8 cities in 3 countries.  In Canberra, over 200 guests attended an evening…

On Friday the 31st of May, the Embassy of the I. R. of Afghanistan has jointly hosted the annual Organisation of Islamic Cooperation member state’s Iftar dinner in Canberra. This marked the second year the Iftar has taken place, with…

Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan HE Wahidullah Waissi made a courtesy call on newly appointed Governor of New South Wales, HE Margaret Beazley AO QC at the Government House in Sydney. Ambassador Waissi discussed with the new Governor enhancing bilateral…

Afghan National Security Advisor, Dr. Hamdullah Mohib met Australian Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Assistant Secretary S/W Asia, Dr. Lachlan Strahan, in his office in Kabul on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Both sides discussed Afghan peace process, possible cease fire, upcoming…

As part of this historic milestone, we honour the key events and achievements that have shaped the friendship between our two nations over the past five decades. One such significant moment was the first official visit to Afghanistan by His…

On this momentous occasion, we are celebrating 50 years of bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Commonwealth of Australia. The 50th anniversary of Afghanistan-Australia relations will be marked by a series of activities, visits and a creative…

The Second Annual People-to-People Dialogue was held between Australia and Afghanistan from 6th to 14th of March, with the central theme being Women’s Empowerment. As part of this, a delegation of nine talented Afghan women representing a range of professional backgrounds visited…

On 11 March, the Afghan Women’s Delegation, accompanied by H.E. Wahidullah Waissi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, along with Embassy officials and representatives from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), were formally hosted at Government House,…

2019 marks an exciting year for the Embassy of Afghanistan in Canberra, and as the year progresses, each month brings with it an important event. Quickly approaching in March is the Annual People-to-People Dialogue; a platform which works to enhance…