9 Pakistani students selected for JENESYS exchange program

ISLAMABAD:  A delegation of 9 Pakistani students along with a supervisor will leave for Japan on the short term invitation bestowed by the Government of Japan.

The visit will be starting from 25th November to 3^rd December under the Japan-SAARC Network Program of People-to-People Exchange known as JENESYS 2019.

This year four students from Beaconhouse School along with their one supervisor and five students from Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University were chosen to travel Japan under this youth exchange program.

JENESYS is a youth exchange program between Japan and SAARC countries started to validate and strengthen bilateral trust and understanding between the people of Japan and participating countries.

This program is expected not only to increase efficiency but also to grow mutual understanding among youth of Japan and that of SAARC countries.

The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan held a pre-departure orientation for the participants to enlighten them with some introduction about Japan and its society. On the occasion, Mr. Kuninori Matsuda, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, also handed over travel
documents to the participants.

Ambassador Matsuda while addressing at the occasion said that people-to-people exchange programs and especially youth exchange programs are a very fruitful platform to learn from each other. He complimented the youth and emphasized them to avail of this life-time chance.

The Ambassador told the young visitors that Japan is opening its doors for the skilled Pakistani youth to come and work in Japan under its new visa system. “We are going to open our labor market to Pakistan and nine other countries. Pakistan is among one of the top ten countries selected to benefit from this scheme” said, Ambassador Matsuda.

Under the JENESYS program, participants will be given chances to intensify their understanding of Japan’s cutting-edge high technologies and its support for local and creative industries, experience Japan’s traditional culture, and communicate with local people.