The Embassy of
Pakistan in Tokyo organized a seminar on “Promoting Education, Scientific and
Technological Cooperation between Pakistan and Japan”.
The Seminar was part of a series of events being organized by the Embassy to
celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Japan. The
Seminar was aimed at reviewing the state of educational and scientific
cooperation between Japan and Pakistan and to
explore and identify areas for deepening cooperation with a view to making
education and human resource development a key pillar of the bilateral
relationship. The Seminar was also intended to provide an opportunity to the
participants to understand the abundant human resource potential of Pakistan
and how it can contribute to the mutual benefit of Pakistan and Japan, says a press release received from Tokyo here today.
The seminar was attended by almost all the important
Japanese stakeholders from public as well as private sector including Ministry
of Education, Culture Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, Japan International Cooperation
Agency (JICA), Japan External Trade
Organization (JETRO), Japan International
Training Cooperation Organization (JITCO), Japan Foundation,
Association for the Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable
Partnerships (AOTS), Japan Science and
Technology(JST), JapanInternational Cooperation
Centre (JICE) and distinguished academics, researchers, scientists and
representatives of Universities and other related institutions. A number of
Pakistani students and research scholars based in Tokyo also attended the
Seminar.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Asad M Khan in welcoming the
distinguished participants to the Embassy made a comprehensive presentation on
the recent positive developments in Pakistan besides highlighting Pakistan’s
geographic, demographic, natural and human resource strengths. Whist underling
education as a key development priority of the Government, Ambassador Khan
underscored the importance of further deepening bilateral cooperation in the
field of education, human resource development and science and technology.
Appreciating Japan’s contributions over the years as
an important development partner, Dr Khan stated that Pakistan is keen to make
education, science and technological collaboration a key pillar of the
relationship. With a huge and enterprising youth cohort in Pakistan and with
latest cutting edge technologies and state of the art educational facilities on
offer in Japan, there was enormous promise and
potential for creating educational win wins between the two countries by
deepening bilateral cooperation in these important areas, the Ambassador
stressed. He also highlighted the significance of enhancing cooperation between
universities, academic and vocational institutions, in promoting joint research
and virtual collaboration, exchange of young scientists and researchers,
establishing joint research centers, and exploring possibilities for providing
training and internship opportunities to young Pakistanis in various areas
including industrial skills.
The presentations were also given by the Mr. Nemoto Naoyuki
Director South Asia Division JICA, Mr. Masaaki Hanno Manager Second
International Affairs Division JITCO, Mr. Yuji Shimoosawa, Managing Director
AOTS,Mr. Masayuki Suzuki, Managing Director Japan Foundation
and Dr. Motoaki Seki, Team Leader/Senior Scientist Riken. The speakers shared
their perspectives on the state of bilateral cooperation, its promise and
potential, besides identifying areas for possible future collaboration.
The presentations were followed by an interactive session
which was moderated by Ambassador Khan where the participants showed an avid
interest in engaging with Pakistan in the field of education, science and human
resource development.
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