Kathmandu : The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Secretariat and the government of Japan on Monday signed an addendum to the renewed memorandum on the guidelines for the SAARC–Japan Special Fund to implement the JENESYS 2025 Phase II programme.
The memorandum was signed by Secretary-General of SAARC, Md Golam Sarwar, and Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, Maeda Toru, at the SAARC Secretariat in Kathmandu.
According to a press release issued by the SAARC Secretariat, Japan has decided to contribute 13 million Japanese yen to support the implementation of the programme under the SAARC–Japan Special Fund.
The JENESYS programme aims to promote people-to-people exchanges and mutual understanding between Japan and SAARC member states. Under the JENESYS 2025 Phase II programme, around 20 participants from SAARC countries are expected to visit Japan to gain insights into the country’s development experience, culture, society and technological advancement.
The initiative is expected to strengthen cooperation and friendship between Japan and the SAARC region, the statement added.
