List of Afghan Ambassadors to New Zealand

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]

Afghan Non-Resident Ambassadors to New Zealand
Name Post Date of Presenting Credentials
Year Date
Mr. Mahmoud Saikal Non-Resident Ambassador 2003 7 May
Mr. Amanullah Jayhoon Non-Resident Ambassador 2007 4 December
Dr. Nasir Ahmad Andisha Non-Resident Ambassador 2012 28 August  
Mr. Wahidullah Waissi Non-Resident Ambassador 2017 1 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 the 3rd of 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]

See also

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