The TUAT Task Force for Kabul University Support (for Afghanistan Rebuilding)

Exhibit to Commemorate Agreement Between Afghanistan’s Kabul University and TUAT

On May 20, 2002, TUAT concluded an agreement with Kabul University (KU) to provide support for higher education in Afghanistan. Based on ardent requests for human resource support in the areas of education and research expressed by KU professors, TUAT decided to invite Japanese government-sponsored exchange students and professors from KU. A TUAT delegation (consisting of Prof. Sadanari Mochizuki, Prof. Tadashi Hirasawa, Prof. Kiyoshi Shimada, and Prof. Kazuyoshi Taya) made a second visit to Kabul on November 3-11 to conduct on-site interviews of the candidates for this exchange program. TUAT ultimately decided to invite 10 international students and 10 short-term trainee professors to study in Japan.
The 10 short-term trainees and others connected with Kabul University arrived in Japan on January 29, 2003, and an exhibit was held at the Museum of Fiber Science and Technology to commemorate their arrival.
An exhibit of kilims (a textile of the Afghan nomads) was also held at the venue.

Schedule	January 27 (Mon) - February 1 (Sat.), 2003	Kilim
Venue	Museum of Fiber Science and Technology Lecture Hall
Exhibit	Panels of photos taken by the investigative delegation (approx. 30-40 photos) Kilims (a textile of the Afghan nomads): Kilim House Bernard Kazuyoshi Morinaga Collection

View of Kabul	An abandoned building in Kabul

The Group of Kabul University researchers arrives at the museum

Commemorative photo in front of the museum		(From left) Mr. Mohsini, Chairman, Faculty of Agriculture, Mr. Ahmad, Chairman, Faculty of Veterinary Science, and Prof. Sadanari Mochizuki

Views from Exhibit

A visitor views the photo exhibit.		Museum of Fiber Science and Technology Professor explains a photo to a visitor.
Visitors viewing the kilim exhibit.		The president of the university (middle of photo) and others arrive at the museum.