The Afghan Ambassador and Mrs. Samad, accompanied by the Embassy's Consul, Mr. Mirwais Salehi, attend the opening ceremony of the Cultural and Social Association of Afghans in Quebec. Amb. Samad delivers the keynote speech, congratulating the organizers, and sheds light on cultural and social activities currently underway in Afghanistan.

The Afghan Ambassador accompanied by Minister Counsellor, Mr. Sharif Ghalib, and Embassy Consul, Mr. Mirwais Salehi, attends Eid ul Adha prayers at Umat-e Nabawi Mosque in Toronto. Amb. Samad conveys a message wishing a happy Eid to all Muslims and Afghans. During his addresses to the congregation of more than 1,000 Afghans, he elaborates on the achievements within Afghanistan, as well as the challenges that face the country. he also attends a reception that is hosted by the executive board of the Mosque

Ottawa-based Embassy: magazine conducts an interview with the Afghan Ambassador on the implications of natural disasters, such as the recent earthquake and tsunami in South Asia, for foreign aid priorities for donors as well as developing countries.

The Ambassador meets with more than 50 representatives of the Afghan-Canadian community in Ottawa. The community is briefed on the course of events in Afghanistan and on relation with Canada. The participants take part in an interactive session that includes questions/answers and proposals on issues of interest.