Tokyo, July 1: In a significant moment for India–Japan academic and diplomatic engagement, Prof Raj Kumar and Shashi Tharoor addressed Japan’s Parliament, highlighting the growing importance of international collaboration in education, research, and global policy discourse.
The engagement comes as O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) deepens its academic and institutional ties with Japanese counterparts, aiming to expand cooperation in areas such as higher education exchange, legal studies, public policy, and global governance.
During the address, the speakers emphasized the role of universities in fostering cross-cultural understanding and strengthening people-to-people connections between India and Japan. They also underlined the importance of academic institutions in shaping dialogue on global challenges.
The initiative reflects JGU’s continued efforts to build strong international partnerships and enhance its global academic footprint through collaborations with leading institutions and policy forums worldwide.
The visit is expected to further open avenues for student exchanges, joint research programmes, and academic cooperation between India and Japan in the coming years.