List of Afghan Ambassadors to New Zealand

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The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra, Australia, is jointly accredited to New Zealand as well. As a result, non-resident Ambassadors present their credentials to the Governor-General of New Zealand in separate ceremonies to those in Australia. [1]

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Afghan Non-Resident Ambassadors to New Zealand

NamePostDate of Presenting Credentials
YearDate
Mr. Mahmoud Saikal Non-Resident Ambassador20037 May
Mr. Amanullah JayhoonNon-Resident Ambassador20074 December
Dr. Nasir Ahmad AndishaNon-Resident Ambassador201228 August  
Mr. Wahidullah Waissi Non-Resident Ambassador20171 March  

Mr Mohammad Anwar Anwarzai, Afghan Ambassador to Australia from 2005 to 2007, was unable to present his credentials to the New Zealand government. [1]

On 3 May 2018, the New Zealand government confirmed appointment of Mr. Yasin Hotaki as Honorary Consul of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to New Zealand. He was proposed by the Afghan Embassy in Canberra to the Afghan Government in 2017. The Honorary Consul operates in Auckland under direct supervision of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Australia. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "HOME - EMBASSY OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN - CANBERRA - AUSTRALIA". www.canberra.mfa.af. Retrieved 6 September 2020.