23 young talents from Manipur and Nagaland in Japan under Iris program

23 young talents from Manipur and Nagaland in Japan under Iris program

IMPHAL | Oct 28

Following the discussion of Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September14 this year in India; an Indian team from Manipur and Nagaland comprising of 23 members today landed in Tokyo on invitation by the Japanese government under ‘IRIS program’.

The team was led by Haobam Joyremba from Manipur.

Other members are R.K. Miranda, Ksh. Pinky, Ph. Momocha, Chanakya Thounaojam, Maibam Chingkheinganba, Yurri AS, Chinhoinuam, Nambram Rocky, Dr. Linda Kongbam, Zhokusheyi Rhakho, Khyulano Ezung, R. Zanthun Patton, Atila Jamir, Shanisha Kent, Lusano Sophie, Narsang Jamir, Wangkhem Gokulchandra, Santosh Shekhar,Arambam Angamba and Yumnam Rajeshwar.

Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan paid an official visit to India from 13 to 14 September, 2017 at the invitation of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India. On 14 September, the two Prime Ministers held strategic discussions on a wide range of issues under the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two countries.

The two Prime Ministers welcomed the India-Japan cooperation on development of India’s North Eastern Region (NER) as a concrete symbol of developing synergies between India’s Act East policy and Japan’s Free and Open Indo Pacific Strategy.

In this context, they noted with satisfaction the setting up of the India-Japan Act East Forum. They appreciated the cooperation between Japan and North Eastern Region of India, ranging from key infrastructure such as road connectivity, electricity, water supply and sewage, to social and environmental sustainability such as afforestation and community empowerment, as well as people-to-people exchanges including the “IRIS Program” inviting youth from the NER to Japan.

During the visit to Japan by Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, in November 2016, the two Prime Ministers agreed to mark the year 2017 as the year of Japan-India friendly exchanges, to further enhance people-to-people exchanges between Japan and India.

The year 2017 also marks the 60th anniversary since the Japan-India Cultural Agreement came into force in 1957.

 On this occasion, various commemorating events are being held in both countries. The Japan Festival 2017 is a part of this initiative, which includes a series of film screenings, dance and music performances, food, sports, etc., scheduled in Delhi, from 27th October to 16th December.

 On the inaugural day of the Japan festival held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi last evening, the delegation of 23 members, 17 from Manipur and 6 from Nagaland took part and were introduced to the audience.

The  Ambassador of Japan to India H.E Kenji Hiramatsu on the inaugural day of Japan Festival 2017 at India Habitat Centre flagged off the delegation of IRIS Program.

Later a dinner was hosted at the residence of the Embassy of Japan by the Ambassador. The delegation presented the gifts in the form of “Firuk” to the ambassadors, minister and Political Advisor along with other staffs of the embassy.

Later late in the night at 10:00 PM, the delegation was sent off to the airport by the Ambassador.

IRIS Program is a youth invitation program by the Government of Japan, which invites promising young talents from the North East Region of India.

This year, 23 people recommended by organizations in the States of Manipur and Nagaland, which have long contributed to strengthening Japan-India ties at community level, will be traveling to Japan from 28 October to 4 November.

 During the visit, the members will visit Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba and Hiroshima, having wide-ranging experiences such as participating in environmental and disaster prevention programs, visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Shibuya/ Harajuku area, as well as meeting with Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs and learning a local government’s effort to boost eco-tourism.

The Program was announced by Ambassador Kenji Hiramatsu at the commemoration of the 73rd Anniversary of Battle of Imphal in May 2017. The name “IRIS Program” was taken from a mysterious link between Japan and the North East Region of India, i.e., one species of iris called KOMBIREI that grows mainly around Loktak Lake near Imphal and commonly used in festivals was found to be a new species in India and identical with KAKITSUBATA which was known as “Japanese iris” and considered an indigenous species of Japan for more than one thousand years.

23 young talents from Manipur and Nagaland in Japan under Iris program

IMPHAL | Oct 28

Following the discussion of Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September14 this year in India; an Indian team from Manipur and Nagaland comprising of 23 members today landed in Tokyo on invitation by the Japanese government under ‘IRIS program’.

The team was led by Haobam Joyremba from Manipur.

Other members are R.K. Miranda, Ksh. Pinky, Ph. Momocha, Chanakya Thounaojam, Maibam Chingkheinganba, Yurri AS, Chinhoinuam, Nambram Rocky, Dr. Linda Kongbam, Zhokusheyi Rhakho, Khyulano Ezung, R. Zanthun Patton, Atila Jamir, Shanisha Kent, Lusano Sophie, Narsang Jamir, Wangkhem Gokulchandra, Santosh Shekhar,Arambam Angamba and Yumnam Rajeshwar.

Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan paid an official visit to India from 13 to 14 September, 2017 at the invitation of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India. On 14 September, the two Prime Ministers held strategic discussions on a wide range of issues under the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two countries.

The two Prime Ministers welcomed the India-Japan cooperation on development of India’s North Eastern Region (NER) as a concrete symbol of developing synergies between India’s Act East policy and Japan’s Free and Open Indo Pacific Strategy.

In this context, they noted with satisfaction the setting up of the India-Japan Act East Forum. They appreciated the cooperation between Japan and North Eastern Region of India, ranging from key infrastructure such as road connectivity, electricity, water supply and sewage, to social and environmental sustainability such as afforestation and community empowerment, as well as people-to-people exchanges including the “IRIS Program” inviting youth from the NER to Japan.

During the visit to Japan by Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, in November 2016, the two Prime Ministers agreed to mark the year 2017 as the year of Japan-India friendly exchanges, to further enhance people-to-people exchanges between Japan and India.

The year 2017 also marks the 60th anniversary since the Japan-India Cultural Agreement came into force in 1957.

 On this occasion, various commemorating events are being held in both countries. The Japan Festival 2017 is a part of this initiative, which includes a series of film screenings, dance and music performances, food, sports, etc., scheduled in Delhi, from 27th October to 16th December.

 On the inaugural day of the Japan festival held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi last evening, the delegation of 23 members, 17 from Manipur and 6 from Nagaland took part and were introduced to the audience.

The  Ambassador of Japan to India H.E Kenji Hiramatsu on the inaugural day of Japan Festival 2017 at India Habitat Centre flagged off the delegation of IRIS Program.

Later a dinner was hosted at the residence of the Embassy of Japan by the Ambassador. The delegation presented the gifts in the form of “Firuk” to the ambassadors, minister and Political Advisor along with other staffs of the embassy.

Later late in the night at 10:00 PM, the delegation was sent off to the airport by the Ambassador.

IRIS Program is a youth invitation program by the Government of Japan, which invites promising young talents from the North East Region of India.

This year, 23 people recommended by organizations in the States of Manipur and Nagaland, which have long contributed to strengthening Japan-India ties at community level, will be traveling to Japan from 28 October to 4 November.

 During the visit, the members will visit Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba and Hiroshima, having wide-ranging experiences such as participating in environmental and disaster prevention programs, visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Shibuya/ Harajuku area, as well as meeting with Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs and learning a local government’s effort to boost eco-tourism.

The Program was announced by Ambassador Kenji Hiramatsu at the commemoration of the 73rd Anniversary of Battle of Imphal in May 2017. The name “IRIS Program” was taken from a mysterious link between Japan and the North East Region of India, i.e., one species of iris called KOMBIREI that grows mainly around Loktak Lake near Imphal and commonly used in festivals was found to be a new species in India and identical with KAKITSUBATA which was known as “Japanese iris” and considered an indigenous species of Japan for more than one thousand years.

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