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پیام تبریکه

!هم میهنان عزیز

اینجانب و همکارانم با نهایت خرسندی مراتب بهترین تبریکات صمیمانه و آرزوهای نیک خویش را بمناسبت ایام مبارک عید سعید اضحی به شما هموطنان عزیز مقیم کشور سویس تقدیم میداریم. 

از درگاه ایزد متعال استدعا میداریم تا ایام مبارک عید سعید اضحی برای ملت متدین افغانستان سعادت و تأمین صلح و امنیت در کشور عزیز ما به ارمغان آورد.

زلمی عزیز

سفیر و نماینده دائمی  

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High-ranking Afghan delegation attended the SPECA Economic Forum

 

H.E. Mr. Eklil Ahmad Hakimi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan headed the Afghan Delegation to the 2010 Economic Forum of the United Nations Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) held on 18 and 19 October 2010, in Geneva.

The forum was organised by the UNECE & ESCAP and focused on how strengthened regional cooperation in Central Asia can contribute to the long-term stability and sustainable development of Afghanistan. The  forum was attended by the Executive Secretary of UNECE, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Afghanistan, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Deputy Minister for Economic Regulations of the Kyrgyz Republic, Deputy Minister of the Economy and Development of Turkmenistan and a number of senior experts & Permanent Representatives.

The keynote statement was addressed by H.E. Mr. Hakimi in which he underlined the importance of regional cooperation as one of the main factors of stability in the region. He also highlighted how Afghanistan can contribute to regional integration, including regional connectivity, as well as increased regional cooperation opportunities.

Deputy Foreign Minister Hakimi called for better coordination between SPECA and other regional cooperation frameworks such as Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA) and the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) in strengthening regional cooperation in Central Asia which will significantly contribute to durable stability and sustainable development in Afghanistan and the region.

At the sideline of the Forum, Head of the Afghan Delegation and the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Afghanistan took part in join Press Conferences organised by the UNECE.

The SPECA Governing Council, consisting of high-level representatives of the Governments of SPECA member countries met on 19 October and discussed recommendations of the Economic Forum.

For further information about the Chair’s summary, please visit the UNECE website.

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Minister Ahady attends the WIPO Assembly

 

H.E. Dr. Anwar ul-Haq Ahady, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan headed the Afghan delegation to the Second High-level segment of the World Intellectual Property Organization Assemblies, which was held from 20th to 21st of September 2010, in Geneva.

Over sixty ministers from across the globe participated in this gathering and shared their national experiences in relation to the role of intellectual property in promoting innovation, growth and development, and reaffirmed their commitment to Intellectual Property in supporting these objectives. 

On the second day of the Assembly, Minister Ahady addressed the forum and underlined the need for more public awareness of Intellectual Property rights in Afghanistan and a national intellectual property strategy to serve as a roadmap to effectively manage Afghanistan’s assets for growth and development.

He went on to say that, although Afghanistan joined the WIPO just five years ago, it has made significant progress in raising awareness, adopting new laws, and establishing new institutions pertaining to the protection of intellectual property. He called on WIPO and donor countries to assist Afghanistan’s efforts in strengthening the capacity of the Intellectual Property Office at the Ministry of Commerce and establishment of a Copyright Office at the Ministry of Information and Culture

At the sideline of the Assembly, H.E. Dr. Ahady held a number of bilateral meetings with his counterparts so as to enhance the efficiency of Afghanistan’s Intellectual Property Office and to strengthen cooperation among their Intellectual Property Offices.

 

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پیام تبریکیه

! هم میهنان عزیز

سفارت جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان مقیم ژنیو – سویس با نهایت خرسندی مراتب بهترین تبریکات صمیمانه و آرزوهای نیک خویش را بمناسبت فرارسیدن سالروز حصول پُر افتخار استرداد استقلال کشور عزیز ما افغانستان به شما هموطنان گرامی در کشور سویس تقدیم میدارد. 

با گرامیداشت و ارجگذاری به سالروز استرداد استقلال افغانستان، استقرار صلح و امنیت سراسری و تأمین هرچه بیشتر وحدت ملی را در کشور باستانی ما آرزو میبریم.

 

دمبارکی پیغام  

گرانو وطنوالو !

د افغانستان اسلامی جمهوریت سفارت په ژنیو-سویس کښی زمونږد ګران هیواد افغانستان د خپلواکی د یو نوی یمی کالیزی د بیرته ګټلو له امله په سویس کی ټولواوسیدونکو افغانانو ته د زړه له کومی مبارکی او نیکی هیلی وړاندی کوی.

درنو هیواد والو !

دگران هیواد افغانستان دخپلواکی کالیزی ته درناوی کوواو په گران هیواد افغانستان کی د تل پاتی ملی یوالی، سولی اوامن هیله کوو.

 

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Afghan MPs attend World Conference of Speakers of Parliament

 

H.E. Amanullah Paiman, Second Deputy Speaker of Wolesi Jirga (House of Representatives) headed the Afghan parliamentary delegation to the 3rd World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which was held from 19-21 July 2010 in Geneva.

The Parliamentary delegation of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was comprised of two senators from Mishrno Jirga (Upper House), two MPs from Wolesi Jirga and two officers of  both chambers.

The Conference was held under the theme of “Parliaments in the World of Crises: Securing Democracy and Accountability for the Common Good”.

H.E Mr. Paiman addressed the conference and highlighted the importance of Parliaments’ role in promoting democracy in underdeveloped countries and advancing public awareness to this effect.  

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 99th Session of the International Labour Conference

 

The Minister of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled of the Islamic Republic Afghanistan, Her Excellency Mrs. Amena Afzali, attended the 99th Session of International Labour Conference from 9 to 18 June in Geneva.

The Afghan delegation consisted of one Deputy Minister, three Directors, an employer delegate, a worker delegate and their respective advisors.

The Minister addressed the plenary and highlighted Afghanistan’s recent ratification to Conventions number 182, 138, 144 and 159 of ILO. She underscored that unemployment is one of the biggest social problems of Afghanistan which in many cases resulted in destabilizing security and farming and trafficking of the narcotics in the country.

In her intervention, the Minister also emphasized that a National Employment Strategy is being drafted in order to enhance coordination among various organizations and sectors with respect to their activities in the fields of employment and labour.

She concluded by complimenting ILO in helping the Afghan Government on labour issues and called for continued co-operation and support from the organisation.

At the outskirt of the Session, the Afghan delegations held a number of bilateral meetings with their counterparts and on  16 of June, H.E. Mrs. Afzali signed a MoU with her Indian counterpart in order to diversify their bilateral engagement pertaining to employment issues, vocational training for Afghans and other issues of mutual interest.

 

This year’s conference took place against a backdrop of new concern over the continuing global jobs crisis, that has elevated global unemployment to more than 210 million, or its highest level ever recorded, according to the Director-General’s report “Recovery and Growth with Decent Work,”. However, this year’s agenda for the Session included:


- Decent work for domestic workers
- HIV/AIDS in the world of work
- A general discussion on the strategic objective of employment
- A review of the follow-up to the 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

The conference concluded its 2010 Session on the 18 of June with a strong call for placing employment and social protection at the centre of recovery policies.

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Afghanistan presents report to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

A high-ranking delegation of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan visited Geneva to present the combined second to fourth periodic reports of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The reports were considered and adopted by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights between 12 and 14 May 2010. 

The capital-based delegates, accompanied by members of the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the UNOG, comprised the following:

1. Dr. Mohammad Qasim HASHIMZAI, Deputy Minister of Justice (Head of delegation)

2. Dr. Nadera Hayat BURHANI, Deputy Minister of Public Health

3. Dr. Assadullah MUHAQIQUE, Deputy Minister of Education

4. Mr. Wasil Noor MUHMAND, Deputy Minister of Social and Labor Affairs

5. Mr. Ayaz PAZHOHISH, Member, Human Rights and International Women's Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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پیام تودیعی

هموطنان گرامی!

 احترامانه به اطلاع میرسانم که بعد از سپری شدن بیش از سه سال در خدمت شما، ژنیو را به قصد اشغال ماموریت جدید ترک و از شما وداع میگویم.

طی این مدت که افتخار خدمت به هموطنان خویش در کشور سویس را داشتم، سعی و تلاش بعمل آوردم تا بتوانم فاصله میان ایشان و سفارت ج.ا.ا مقیم سویس تا حد ممکن نزدیک گردد و امیدوارم در این آرزوی خود به همکاری شما موفق بوده باشم.

 با اظهار سپاس و قدردانی و به آرزوی سال جدید شمسی پُر برکت به شما و خانواده محترم تان.

 به امید تأمین صلح و امنیت، سربلندی و تعالی کشور عزیز ما افغانستان.

با تمنیات نیک

دکتور ننگیالی طرزی

سفیرکبیر و نماینده دایمی جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان مقیم ژنیو-سویس

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L'Afghanistan, un autre regard

            

The United Nations Office in Geneva, in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Geneva, has put on display an exhibition of paintings and photographs entitled “L'Afghanistan, un autre regard" (Another look at Afghanistan) in the “Galerie des pas perdus” in European headquarters of United Nations in Geneva.

The inauguration ceremony that took place on 3 December 2009 was attended by Geneva-based diplomatic corps, senior staff members of the United Nations and the Afghan community.

In his inaugural speech, His Excellency Mr. Sergi Ordzhonikisze, Director-General of the United Nations European headquarters praised Ambassador Tarzi and his team for their contribution to the UN Cultural Activities  Programme and believes that the breath-taking images really do capture the essence of Afghanistan landscapes and they provide another look at Afghanistan that goes well beyond media headlines. 

His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Nanguyalai Tarzi Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the UN in Geneva also addressed the attendees and said: Afghanistan has a rich culture and thousands of years of civilization. Afghanistan has always had a pivotal role in the region. However, its image is being portrayed in today’s media as a devastated, war-torn country and center for poppy cultivation. He added that this exhibition is a great opportunity to see the peaceful and picturesque image of Afghanistan.

This unique exhibition displays paintings and photographs of Afghan artists like Mr. Aziz Tarzi and Mr. Mamoun Etemadi; as well as French artists Mr. Benrnard Ponty, who was also among the speakers, and Mr. Emmanuel Bouyx whom they had traveled to Afghanistan during the 1970s. The exhibition is designed to illustrate a peaceful image of Afghanistan to the public.

The exhibition will remain open to the general public until 15 January 2010. For further information, please visit the UNOG site. 

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Afghan Minister of Commerce attended 7th WTO Ministerial Conference

 

H.E Mr. Wahidullah Shahrani Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan headed the Afghan delegation to the 7th WTO Ministerial Conference which was held from 30th November to 2nd December 2009 in Geneva.

The conference was held under the theme of “The WTO, the Multilateral Trading system and the Current Global Economic Environment” and the need to conclude the Doha Round of trade negotiations in 2010 was reaffirmed by Ministers of 180 Members and observers of the WTO.  

In his statement, Minister Shahrani stated that “Afghanistan is still only an observer to the WTO, but our commitment to become a member is strong and we fully support the goals of the Doha Development Round with its pledge to bring the needs and concerns of the Least-Developed Countries to the forefront of the negotiations.”

Highlighting some of the achievements towards closer cooperation with the WTO and final membership of the organization, the Minister added that “to fully utilize the process we still require the support and assistance from our international partners through trade capacity building and Aid for Trade programs.”

In the sideline of the conference, Minister Shahrani met bilaterally with Ms. Patricia Francis, Executive director of International Trade Centre (ITC), H.E Frank Heemskerk, Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade, and H.E. Mr. Eenennaam Netherlands’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative in Geneva who is chairing Afghanistan accession working party in the WTO.   Afghan Minister also met with H.E. Makhdoom Amin Fahim Minister of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

It is pertinent to mention that the Afghan delegation also attended consultative Meeting of OIC Trade Ministers, which was organized by the Islamic Development Bank and the SAARC Ministerial Meeting, on the eve of the conference.