Japanese Embassy organised a pre-departure orientation session for visiting student delegation to provide necessary information.
A delegation of nine Pakistani students, accompanied by a supervisor, will visit Japan from February 1–7 as part of the Japan-SAARC Network Program of people-to-people exchange known as JENESYS.
According to a statement issued here on Friday by the Embassy of Japan, the students’ delegation consists of five undergraduate students from COMSATS University Islamabad’s Abbottabad campus and four high school students from Westminster Academy Islamabad, as well as a supervisor.
The Japanese Embassy organised a pre-departure orientation session for the visiting student delegation to provide necessary information and hand over travel documents before their departure.
On the occasion, Mitsuhiro Wada, Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, congratulated the young students on their selection for the youth exchange program which, he said, will be a lifetime opportunity for the young minds to learn more about Japan.
While emphasising the importance of people-to-people exchange, the ambassador stated that exchanging people, particularly youth, was “probably the most productive and fruitful way” to deepen bilateral relations.
Wada expressed his best wishes, hoping that the visiting Pakistani students will have ample opportunities to learn about and enjoy the life, culture, and historical heritage of Japan during their stay in the country, in addition to fostering friendships with the Japanese youth.
JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) is a youth exchange program launched by the Japanese government to reaffirm and strengthen mutual trust and understanding among the people of Japan and participating countries.
Participants in the JENESYS 2022 program from SAARC countries will have the opportunity to learn and deepen their understanding of Japan’s cutting-edge technologies, economy, and society, as well as experience Japan’s traditional culture, during their stay in Japan, according to the program.
The Japanese government has invited 70 high school and undergraduate students from SAARC countries to participate in this short-term invitation this year as part of the JENESYS 2022 program. The program is expected to promote not only capacity building but also mutual understanding among Japanese and SAARC youth.