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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who is currently on an official tour to Japan, on Tuesday visited Sophia University in Tokyo and the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park, highlighting opportunities for collaboration in higher education, technology, and disaster management.
In a series of social media posts, Khandu informed that his visit to Sophia University offered an enriching exchange with Prof Miki Sugimura, President of the University, and Sali Augustine SJ, Chancellor, along with delegates from the Indian Embassy.
“Encouraged to learn that Japanese universities are increasingly offering English-medium courses and that the education sector in Japan is opening up for greater global collaboration,” Khandu said in a post on X.
The chief minister also expressed delight in reconnecting with Prof Sali Augustine SJ, who had previously worked in Arunachal Pradesh and now serves as the Chancellor of Sophia University.
“It was a pleasure meeting Prof Augustine, who once worked in Arunachal Pradesh and continues to make the state proud with his contribution to global academia,” Khandu said.
During his visit, Khandu took a walk around the scenic campus of Sophia University, one of Japan’s most prestigious institutions located in the heart of Tokyo, and met several Indian professors excelling in various Japanese universities.
He also toured the mechanical engineering department laboratory, where he interacted with students and faculty members, appreciating Japan’s commitment to research and innovation. “Truly impressed by Japan’s unwavering passion for technological advancement and continuous innovation,” the chief minister remarked in another post.
Later in the day, Khandu visited the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park, where he gained first-hand insights into Japan’s world-renowned disaster preparedness and management systems. “I am truly impressed by how well-prepared Japan is, with efficient planning, awareness measures, and public information systems, to effectively tackle natural calamities,” he shared.
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