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The first batch of six Pakistani youth is all set to visit Japan from today (Thursday) to December 17 under the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) programme.
A total of 41 boys and girls have been invited from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries to participate in this programme which is being held under the theme of “Energy.”
JENESYS is a youth exchange programme between Japan and the Asia-Pacific region launched by the Japanese Government and aims at promoting mutual respect and understanding among the peoples of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.
With focus on the theme of ‘Energy’ the invitees from the SAARC countries during their stay in Japan will be provided opportunities to learn and further deepen their understanding of Japan’s economy, society, history, politics, and diplomatic relations, and also experience Japan’s diverse culture through lectures and visits.
In this regard, the Embassy of Japan held on Monday a pre-departure orientation session for the visiting youth to give them useful information before their departure for Japan.
Ambassador-designate of Japan to Pakistan, MrAkamatsu Shuichi while speaking on the occasion, congratulated the award recipients on having the rare chance to visit Japan and see from close quarters its people and places.
He hoped their stay in Japan would be a fruitful experience and advised the visiting group to make the best use of this opportunity and learn as much possible about Japan during this short period.
He also mentioned that the homestay in Japan would be a highly valuable opportunity, not only to experience life in Japan but also to offer the Japanese people a unique chance to learn about Pakistan’s rich and historic culture and gain a deeper understanding of the country.
He wished that the visiting youth can play the role of a bridge for further promoting mutual understanding and friendly relations between Japan and Pakistan.
The Government of Japan invites every year several groups of youth from the SAARC countries to participate in this short-term invitation.
The programme is expected not only to promote capacity building but also to develop mutual understanding among youths of Japan and that of SAARC countries.
