A delegation of 15 Pakistani university students along with their one supervisor will visit Japan on the invitation by the Government of Japan from January 17 to 27, 2016 under the "Japan-SAARC Network Programme of People to People Exchange (JENESYS). University students from member countries of SAARC have been invited by the Japanese government to participate in this short-term invitation programme.

The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan in collaboration with the MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan (MAAP) carefully selected these students representing the four provinces of Pakistan. MAAP is an association of the former Pakistani alumni's of Japanese universities.

JENESYS is a youth exchange programme between Japan and SAARC countries to reaffirm and strengthen the bond between Japan and SAARC countries. Under this programme, participants will be given opportunities to deepen their understanding on Japan's cutting-edge high technologies and its support for local and creative industries, experience Japan's traditional culture, and communicate with local people. The students will also get an opportunity to visit the energy sector to observe how Japan is efficiently meeting its energy needs while protecting its nature and environment. This programme is expected to develop mutual understanding among youths in Japan and SAARC countries.-PR

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