July 3 : Amity University hosted a high-level delegation from Japan External Trade Organization , led by Mr. Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman and CEO, JETRO and Ms. Akiko Okumura, Executive Vice President, JETRO. The delegation comprised of Mr. Yuji Ando, Senior Director for Global Strategy , Planning Department, JETRO; Mr. Harunobu Hara, Assistant Director for Global Strategy, Planning Department, JETRO; Mr. Daisaku Yukita, Chief Director General, JETRO India; Mr. Hiroki Kawasaki, Senior Director, JETRO New Delhi; Mr. Takahiro Nakao, Senior Director, JETRO New Delhi; and Ms. Jenica Kalra, Assistant Director, JETRO New Delhi.
Expressing his pleasure on visiting Amity University, Mr. Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman and CEO, JETRO, averred,
“Japan and India share a strong and enduring partnership built on innovation, technology and human capital. As Japan has more of elderly population, the country is actively welcoming young talented professionals from around the world to meet its evolving workforce needs and drive future innovation. Japan has long been recognised for its excellence in engineering, advanced manufacturing, research and technological innovation, and we believe that collaboration with leading academic institutions such as Amity University will further strengthen this relationship. As Japanese industries continue to expand globally, companies are increasingly looking for talented young professionals who can contribute with fresh ideas, innovation and global perspectives, which provides unlimited opportunities for Indian students to pursue internships, research collaborations and rewarding careers with Japanese enterprises. Japan offers a safe, secure and well-organised society that values discipline, mutual respect and continuous learning, making it an ideal destination for students to study, work and build global careers.”
Highlighting the significance of the visit, Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University, stated,
“At Amity University, we are committed to nurturing globally competent professionals through academic excellence and strong international collaborations. Our enduring partnership with JETRO reflects our shared vision of strengthening India–Japan relations through education, research and industry engagement. The University has established a dedicated Japan Help Desk to facilitate academic and industry collaborations. At Amity, Japanese language is as a foreign language to enable students to develop linguistic and cultural proficiency. Through initiatives such as the Sakura Programme, our students gain valuable exposure to Japan‘s education system, research ecosystem and innovation culture, fostering meaningful cross-cultural understanding and global perspectives.”
Ms. Akiko Okumura, Executive Vice President, JETRO, opined,
“India and Japan share a strong and evolving association driven by innovation, technology and people-to-people connections. Universities play a pivotal role in preparing the next generation of globally competent professionals. We are delighted to collaborate with institutions like Amity University that are fostering international outlook, industry readiness and cross-cultural understanding among students.”
On this occasion, Sainava Modak, a student who participated in the JETRO Talent for Japan Programme, was felicitated in recognition of their outstanding achievement. Sharing his experience, Sainava said,
“Being recognised in the presence of the JETRO leadership is a proud moment and a memorable milestone in my academic journey. The Programme gave me invaluable exposure to Japan‘s innovation-driven ecosystem, technological excellence and unique work culture. Beyond academics and industry, it taught me the importance of punctuality, discipline, patience, mutual respect and understanding, these values are deeply embedded in Japanese culture.”
Presenting and Overview of “India–Japan Synergy: Business, Careers and Culture”, Ms. Jenica Kalra, Assistant Director, JETRO New Delhi, said,
“JETRO is committed to connecting talented Indian students with Japan‘s thriving innovation and business ecosystem. Today, more than 1,400 Japanese companies operate in India, creating exciting opportunities for young professionals, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Japan offers students a strong economy, technological innovation, rewarding career prospects, job security, and a safe, well-organised society with world-class public transport. Through our collaboration with Amity University, we aim to nurture globally competent talent and further strengthen the India–Japan linkage.”
Responding to a question by a student regarding the field which offers opportunities for students’ success in Japan, Mr. Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman and CEO, JETRO said,
“Japan offers tremendous opportunities for young talent in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). As industries continue to embrace digital transformation, Japanese companies are looking for professionals with strong technical expertise, creativity and a global outlook. Indian students, with their talent, adaptability and problem-solving abilities, are well positioned to contribute to these high-growth sectors and build successful careers in Japan.”
The Delegation took a round of the campus and visited Amity Innovation Incubator, central Library and Research Laboratories of Amity University. The visit concluded with meaningful discussions on expanding collaboration in research, innovation, industry-academia collaborations, skill development and talent exchange, reaffirming the shared commitment of Amity University and JETRO towards building a future-ready workforce and deepening the strategic ties between India and Japan.