The chargé d'affaires of the Japan embassy, Takuya Tanimoto, said that considering the long historic relations between Afghanistan and Japan, Tokyo seeks to support and help the people of Afghanistan.

In an interview, Tanimoto said Tokyo wants to strengthen its ties with Kabul in a bid to have enduring relations with the people of Afghanistan.

“Japanese people are standing with Afghanistan people. We do ... enjoy the historical relation between Japan and Afghanistan. I hope that it’s going to be more sustainable and more productable,” he said

Tanimoto also stressed the importance of education, calling it the fundamental right of Afghan citizens and added that for the good progress of a country, its citizens need to be educated.

“Japan has committed to support Afghanistan especially in … women's activity, private sectors, and we are going to stand with Afghans,” he said.

This comes as the Islamic Emirate welcomed the prospect of the extension of relations with Japan.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, said: "We also want to have good relations with Japan. These relations are not only for the benefit of one country, but also for the benefit of others, and nations benefit from these relations."

In December, last year, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution co-penned by the UAE and Japan that focuses on a path for Afghanistan's reintegration into the international community referencing the recently completed independent assessment on Afghanistan.