Japan Denies Provided Reports on Issuance of Exclusive Visas for Youth from Africa
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) unveiled its "hometown" project at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), held last week in Yokohama, Japan. The project aims to strengthen relationships between Japanese municipalities and African countries, promote people-to-people exchanges, and address challenges in Africa while revitalizing local communities in Japan.
JICA, with over 60 years of experience in Africa, named four pairs under this project. Nigeria was paired with Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, Ghana with Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Mozambique with Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, and Tanzania with Nagai, Yamagata Prefecture.
The project is focused on promoting people-to-people exchanges, with an intention to support Japanese cities in organizing exchange events. JICA hopes that this initiative will contribute to addressing challenges in Africa and foster a deeper understanding between the two continents.
However, contrary to some social media speculation, the Japanese government has denied a reported plan to issue special visas for young people from African countries with partner municipalities in Japan. The government's stance aims to alleviate concerns about an influx of immigrants.
The "hometown" project is part of JICA's broader efforts to deepen relationships with African countries. Over the past six decades, JICA has accumulated extensive know-how in Africa, and this project is a testament to their continued commitment to fostering mutual understanding and cooperation.
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