Tokyo, October 20 — The Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Japan, Mr. Abdul Hameed, held a productive meeting with the President of SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies), Mr. Takashi Nagata, to explore avenues for academic and research collaboration between Pakistan and Japan.
During the meeting, both sides discussed potential areas of cooperation, including student and faculty exchanges, joint research projects, and capacity-building programs in advanced scientific and technological fields. Mr. Abdul Hameed emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening educational linkages with Japan’s leading institutions and promoting collaboration that fosters innovation and mutual understanding.
University officials briefed the Ambassador-designate on SOKENDAI’s unique academic structure, which integrates graduate-level education directly with Japan’s leading national research institutes. They highlighted the university’s strong focus on interdisciplinary research in fields such as humanities, natural sciences, informatics, and aerospace.
The meeting concluded with a shared understanding that deeper academic engagement could serve as a vital bridge in enhancing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Japan, particularly in science, technology, and higher education.
