The visit was on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of JICA’s Volunteer Program in Vietnam, marking a meaningful milestone in the long-standing cooperation between Japan and Vietnam.
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu and JICA volunteers in a group photo |
During the meeting, Chief Representative of JICA Vietnam Office Kobayashi Yosuke shared updates on the current status of the volunteer program in Vietnam and expressed gratitude to the Government of Vietnam and relevant ministries and departments for their continued support, which has enabled the program to be implemented smoothly across the country.
He also extended his appreciation to the Vietnamese host agencies for their assistance and cooperation, which have allowed JICA volunteers to contribute to local socio-economic development.
Three volunteers currently working in speech therapy, Japanese language education, and youth activities introduced their ongoing projects at the meeting.
In his speech, Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu expressed his sincere thanks to the JICA volunteers for dedicating two valuable years of their lives to assisting the people of Vietnam and making positive contributions in key sectors.
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An overview of the meeting |
For those whose assignments are ending, he encouraged them to share candid reflections and insights about their experience in Vietnam, helping the country’s future development efforts. The Deputy Minister also hoped that the volunteers’ time in Vietnam would be a valuable source of understanding about the country’s people, daily life, and level of development. He believed that the volunteers would continue to serve as a bridge between the peoples of Japan and Vietnam, deepening the fruitful partnership between the two nations.
Through the volunteer program, JICA aims not only to support Vietnam’s socio-economic development but also to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and Vietnam. It is expected that after returning home, JICA volunteers will promote the valuable experience gained during their time living and working in Vietnam.
The JICA Volunteer Program, implemented under Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) framework, began in 1965 and marks its 60th anniversary this year. Currently, 1,814 JICA volunteers are serving in 74 countries, out of a total of 57,986 volunteers dispatched since the program’s inception.
Translated by Chung Anh