The Afghan community in Queensland hosted HE Ambassador Wahidullah Waissi for a dinner reception in Brisbane on 24 November 2018. Ambassador Waissi discussed about embassy's consulate affairs, current issues and next year's 50th anniversary of Afghan-Australian political relations. Ambassador Waissi called on community representatives, consisting of women, men and youth, to participate and celebrate 2019 as year of friendship between both countries together with Australian communites.

The Afghan community representatives in Queensland appreciated embassy's efforts on consular affairs and ontime responses. Dr. Mahmood, a senior representative of this community, who was speaking on behalf of the community, confirmed their community's readiness for celebration of 50th anniversary of Afghan-Australian political relations in Brisbane by conducting cultural activities and join programs with Government of Queensland.