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Japanese CG Visits SU, Gives Away Books To SU’s Area Study Centre
Umer Jamshaid Published May 22, 2024 | 10:49 PM
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In a gesture of cultural diplomacy and Pakistan-Japan friendship, the Japanese Consul General in Karachi HATTORI Masaru visited the University of Sindh and presented invaluable books to the Area Study Center (ASC), University of Sindh, Jamshoro here on Wednesday
HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd May, 2024) In a gesture of cultural diplomacy and Pakistan-Japan friendship, the Japanese Consul General in Karachi HATTORI Masaru visited the University of Sindh and presented invaluable books to the Area Study Center (ASC), University of Sindh, Jamshoro here on Wednesday.
This significant donation, made on behalf of the Nippon Foundation, is part of the Read Japan Project, which is aimed at promoting a deeper understanding of Japanese society, language, culture, and politics.
The ceremonial handover took place in the ASEAN Hall of the Area Study Center Far East & Southeast Asia where the Japanese Consul General handed over the books to the Director of the Center Dr. Mukesh Kumar Khatwani.
On the occasion, the former Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Sindh Dr. Wazir Ali Baloch, Prof. Dr. Anila Naz Soomro, Dr. Wahid Mangrio, Dr. Majid Noonari, Professor Ghulam Murtaza Khoso, Japanese Economic Researcher Matsuda Kazunori, Vice Consul Koji Tsumoto, Cultural Affairs Assistant Rabia Ali and a large gathering of faculty members and students were present at the ceremony.
In his address, Japanese Consul General HATTORI Masaru expressed his delight at visiting the University of Sindh for the first time since assuming his position last December. He emphasized the friendly relations between Japan and Pakistan and the importance of cultural exchanges facilitated through the Read Japan Project.
“The Read Japan Project by the Nippon Foundation is a donation drive that aims to distribute books to libraries, research institutions, and educational entities worldwide to promote understanding of Japanese culture, traditions, history, and more,”said HATTORI.
These books written by both Japanese and non-Japanese scholars, journalists and other writers he said covered a wide range of subjects including politics, international relations, economics, culture and literature.
He further highlighted the value of books as resources that offer new perspectives and enhance cultural and intellectual exchanges. HATTORI expressed hope that these books would serve as a gateway to understanding Japan better and encourage increased interest in Japan studies among students and researchers at the University of Sindh.
“I would like to express my pleasure in acknowledging the presence of the MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan (MAAP) members, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship Alumni, at the ceremony and grateful for their contributions to the University of Sindh”, he said and added that over the years, Consulate General of Japan in Karachi had also had the opportunity to collaborate with the University of Sindh at various occasions.
“We thank the University of Sindh for its cooperation and look forward to our future joint endeavors to spread awareness about Japan,” he said.
Director ASC Dr. Mukesh Kumar Khatwani spoke about the longstanding academic relationship between the Area Study Center and the Consulate General of Japan and shared that under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Professor (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro, the ASC had been actively engaged in collaborative research activities with various consulates and embassies, particularly the Consulate General of Japan.
He noted the success of previous joint seminars, workshops, conferences and training programs and mentioned the February 2022 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan-Japan Intellect Forum (PJIF) to promote Japanese language and culture among Sindh University students. He revealed that over 40 students had completed basic Japanese language courses through this initiative.
Expressing gratitude for the generous book donation, Dr. Khatwani said that the books will significantly enhance our students' understanding of Japanese society, language, culture and history.
“We are deeply thankful to the Nippon Foundation and the Consulate General of Japan for their continuous support and collaboration," he said.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks paid by Dr Wazir Ali Baloch. Earlier, the national anthems of both the countries were played at the ceremony
APP/nsm
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