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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…

Fashions of Multicultural Australia (FOMA) is called as a first-ever national initiative that will generate trade opportunities and foster social cohesion through the universally binding industry that is fashion. Supported by the Australia – Korea Foundation, Department of Foreign Affairs and…

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…

2018 has been an eventful and productive year at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Canberra. This reflection is especially timely as we are into early days of 2019, which marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between…