Development Efforts of Nepal presented in International Forum

Current development initiatives of Nepal and the contribution of Japanese government were presented at the Ehime University Asia-Africa International Cooperation Forum on 30th March 2009. The program discussed the aid and initiatives of Japanese government and institutions to the Asian and African countries viz. Indonesia, Nepal and Mozambique.

The three countries were given focus at the program as the Ehime University, apart from its effort in quality education and world-class research, has been actively engaged in promotional activities in these countries of Asia and Africa in particular.

President, Ehime University; Governor, Ehime Prefecture; Japan’s Ambassador to Indonesia; Ambassador of Indonesia; Minister -Counsellor of Embassy of Mozambique were present at the program including dignitaries from MEXT, JICA, Ehime University and other governmental agencies.

Distinguish representatives of Asia and Africa made presentation on political and development affairs of the respective country and appraised cooperation received from the institutions and bodies of the Japanese government. Dr. Netra Prakash Bhandary, Assistant Professor, Ehime University highlighted briefly on the current political, developmental affairs of Nepal on behalf of the Nepal’s Ambassador to Japan. Recalling the development assistance being received from the government of Japan from ages he applauded the consistent cooperation and wished for the similar collaboration in future.

Dignitaries of Ehime University, MEXT, and JICA discussed on the international cooperation efforts, and future programs of the public and government agencies of Japan in Asia and Africa.

The program was organized by the Ehime University in support of Ehime-Indonesia Friendship Association and Ehime-Nepal Friendship Council. Faculty members, member of local and government organizations, and students were present at the program.