On August 25, 2023, Ambassador Hassan Soroosh spoke through a video message at an event which was organized by the Afghan Network for Social Services (ANSS) in Toronto to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the restoration of Afghanistan’s independence.

The event was attended by a large number of participants from the Afghan diaspora community, government of Canada, Canadian parliament and friends of Afghanistan in Canada.

Ambassador Soroosh spoke about the importance of the occasion and thanked ANSS and other social, cultural, and professional associations within the diaspora community for their continued efforts in support of the people of Afghanistan and the newcomers to Canada.

Ambassador Soroosh also thanked the government of Canada and friends of Afghanistan in Canada for their sustained commitment and efforts in support of the vulnerable people in Afghanistan particularly the courageous Afghan women and girls.