Haron Amin
Afghan diplomat and ambassador
Born
1969
56 years ago
Died
February 15th, 2015
10 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Afghanistan
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Served as the Afghan Ambassador to Japan, contributing to diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and Japan. Worked on promoting Afghan culture and interests in Japan, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation. Engaged in various initiatives to support Afghanistan's development during a tumultuous period in its history. Played a pivotal role in multilateral discussions regarding security and economic partnerships.
Served as Afghan Ambassador to Japan
Promoted Afghan culture in Japan
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