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<\/p>\nIslamabad: 8th July 2025
\nThe Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Nippon Foundation, has donated a collection of 166 books related to Japan to the COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Abbottabad Campus as a part of the \u201cRead Japan Project\u201d aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of Japan\u2019s rich culture, politics and economics through books.<\/p>\n
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H.E. Mr. AKAMATSU Shuichi, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on behalf of the Nippon Foundation, presented the books to Prof. Dr. Shahid Khattak, Director, COMSATS University Abbottabad Campus at a ceremony held on Tuesday July 8 at the campus premises. The 166 carefully selected books in English language cover a diverse array of topics related to Japan such as history, politics, economy, security, philosophy, literature, art and culture.<\/p>\n
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H.E. Ambassador AKAMATSU while speaking on the occasion, extended his congratulations to the students and teachers for receiving this valuable gift from the Nippon Foundation. He expressed the hope that these books will serve as a valuable resource for students, faculty, researchers and intellectuals in their academic pursuits by inspiring new ideas, deepening knowledge, and sparking their interest in exploring Japan further.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe gift of books from the Nippon Foundation today are in fact the bridges of knowledge and friendship between Japan and Pakistan\u201d, said the Ambassador.
\nThe Ambassador, while appreciating the role played by COMSATS University in the academic development of Pakistani youth stated that Japan and the COMSATS University are a valued partner in these endeavors through educational and cultural exchanges.<\/p>\n
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In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Shahid Khattak, Director, COMSATS University Abbottabad Campus expressed his sincere gratitude to the Nippon Foundation and the Embassy of Japan for their generous gift of books, and hoped that the students will use this opportunity to learn about Japan that will pave the way for further strengthening the Japan-Pakistan relations. The deans attended the donation ceremony and expressed the importance they place on this event and on strengthening relations with Japan.<\/p>\n
The \u201cREAD JAPAN PROJECT\u201d was initiated by the Nippon Foundation in 2008 to promote the understanding of Japan through the donation of Japan related books in English to universities and libraries around\u00a0the\u00a0world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad: 8th July 2025 The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Nippon Foundation, has donated a collection of 166 books related to Japan to the COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Abbottabad Campus as a part of the \u201cRead Japan Project\u201d aimed at fostering […]<\/p>\n
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