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Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri by Inouye Program Delegation
On March 6, commencing at 5:30 p.m. for approximately 35 minutes, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a delegation of Inouye Program (Students of Loyola Marymount University and Claremont Colleges), who were invited to Japan under the Kakehashi Project, one of the Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs. A summary of the courtesy call is as follows.
- At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri welcomed the group and stated the importance of Japan-U.S. alliance. Afterward, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri encouraged the group to cherish the friendships they formed in Japan and said she looked forward to seeing their contributions for further developing the Japan-U.S. relationship.
- The group expressed gratitude for the invitation to Japan and shared their impressions of their stay in Japan. Afterward, they asked Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri questions about the political empowerment of women and minorities, advice for younger generations aspiring to politics, and others.
(Reference1) KAKEHASHI Project
The purpose of KAKEHASHI Project is to increase the interest in and understanding of Japan among outstanding young leaders in the North American region. By having them engage in activities that make the most of their visit experience, it aims to expand an interest in, understanding of, and support for Japan. The project promotes participants' understanding of Japan's politics, economy, society, culture, history, and foreign policy in accordance with their areas of expertise and interest, and enhances their external communication about Japan.
(Reference2) Inouye Program
Inouye Program is one of the programs of KAKEHASHI Project which is dedicated to university students in the United States, taking place in cooperation with U.S.-Japan Council. Students learn the accomplishment of the late Senator Daniel Inouye, who made efforts for developing Japan-U.S. relationship.