Welcomed in native language . Afghan Minister visits London School of Oriental Studies . Sirdar Abdul Hadi Khan , the first Afghan Minister to the Court of St James , visited the school of Oriental Studies in Finsbury Circus on Friday . He is seen at the school with Professor Sir E Denison Ross , Director of the School on his right , while on his left is seen the following greeting in his native language . " Welcome . May you have Ease and Comfort . " which was written by one of the school experts . 24 February 1922