Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Canberra - Commonwealth Australia
EMBASSY of
THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
Canberra - Commonwealth of Australia
President of Afghanistan welcomed by the Government of Australia
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani arrived on 2 April 2017 in Canberra for a three days state visit. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull hosted the President in Australia for the first time as the two countries started its political relations in 1969.
President Ashraf Ghani met the Prime Minister and Governor-General Peter Cosgrove.
Prime Minister Turnbull said Afghanistan and Australia had forged a “solid connection” for more than a century. “From Afghan cameleers in the 1860s, through to the Australian military effort to free Afghanistan of terrorism, the two nations have long maintained a healthy partnership,” he said.
Discussions focused on security and development co-operation to help mutual relationship in all efforts to become more prosperous, enduring and streghthened. This visit, the first to Australia by an Afghan President, reflected the strong bond between our two nations. Afghanistan and Australia share a solid connection which has been forged over more than a century of shared history and contact between both population.
More detailed information about this visit could be found from the following link: http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/afghan-president-ashraf-ghani-talks-to-7.30-during/8415616
About Embassy
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra – Australia, serves as a diplomatic mission representing Afghanistan. It provides a range of consular services to Afghan citizens and residents in Australia, including passport renewals, visa applications for foreign citizens, and legal affairs.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Canberra operates autonomously and independently from the Taliban’s control or influence after 15 August 2021.
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
Address:
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
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
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