Japanese University Students learn about JICA and PNG!

Students from various universities in Japan visited PNG for one week from the 15^th to 23^rd Feb under the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) program organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. They visited a number of sites and organizations including Nature Park, Embassy of Japan in PNG, Hanuabada Village, Sogeri National High School, Ela Motors and JICA PNG office just to name a few.

During their visit to the JICA PNG office, they learned more about JICA’s support to PNG in terms of education, infrastructure development and volunteer activities. Also, during their tour, they learned about PNG’s society, history, a very diverse culture and most importantly its diplomatic relations with Japan.

All the students had a chance to share their experience during their final presentation on Friday 21^st Feb at Lamana Hotel, what they had learned during their tour and what their action plans after they returned to their respective schools in Japan. The students were excited to return to home and show their fellow students the traditional PNG foods and cooking methods, PNG culture and most importantly PNG’s education system and as students, how they can provide support through the JENESYS Program.

It is through such programs that PNG can see more development especially in the education system and this exchange program also strengthen our diplomatic ties.