The consul general of Japan in Karachi, in collaboration with the Tokyo Foundation, attended a book handover ceremony at Greenwich University.
The event marked the donation of 110 books under the “READ JAPAN PROJECT,” a cultural initiative by the Nippon Foundation aimed at promoting global understanding of Japan through books.
The books were officially presented by Consul General of Japan in Karachi Hattori Masaru, on behalf of the Tokyo Foundation, to Greenwich University. The carefully selected titles span a wide range of themes including Japanese history, art, politics, literature and philosophy.
Addressing the participants, Consul General Hattori underlined the importance of academic and cultural exchange in strengthening the longstanding ties between Japan and Pakistan.
He expressed his hope that the donated books would not only become a valuable resource for researchers and students seeking to explore an accurate picture of Japan, but also for opinion leaders and intellectuals interested in Japan. Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Naveed Mughal highlighted that the Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi has always stepped up to cooperate and collaborate with Greenwich University, a gesture they would always appreciate.
He also underlined that Pakistan as a nation can learn nation-building from Japan as Japanese are one of the most disciplined people of the world. He thanked the Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi and the Tokyo Foundation for the book donation and hoped such collaborations would continue in the future. The Tokyo Foundation’s “READ JAPAN PROJECT”, financially supported by the Nippon Foundation, has been donating English books to libraries and research institutions around the world since 2008, exemplifying Japan’s belief in spreading knowledge and promoting cultural diplomacy by providing academic institutions worldwide with access to high-quality literature on Japan.
