Islamabad, September 24, 2026: Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi visited Bahria University’s Islamabad Campus on Thursday and exchanged views on further cooperation with Rector Vice Admiral Abid Hameed HI (M).
The ambassador also participated in a handover ceremony during which around 100 books on Japan were presented to Bahria University under the “READ JAPAN PROJECT”.
Launched by the Nippon Foundation in 2008 and currently administered by the Tokyo Foundation, the project aims to promote global understanding of Japan through literature and the donation of Japan-related books in English to universities, research institutions and libraries around the world.
The collection selected by Bahria University covers a wide range of subjects, including Japan’s history, politics, economy, security, international relations, philosophy, literature, language and culture.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Akamatsu congratulated the students and faculty, describing the books as “bridges of knowledge”. He expressed hope that Bahria University students would make the most of the collection and become the next generation of bridges between Japan and Pakistan.
The ambassador noted the steadily growing interest in Japan among Pakistani youth and said the books would provide students with insights into Japan’s culture, society and socio-economic development ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year.
He also highlighted Japan’s longstanding economic cooperation with Pakistan and its emphasis on education and respect for autonomy, while appreciating Bahria University’s cooperation in advancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
On behalf of Bahria University, Rear Admiral Naeem Sarwar SI (M), Director General of the university’s Islamabad Campus, expressed gratitude to the Nippon Foundation and the Embassy of Japan, saying the book donation would help students learn more about Japan and contribute to further strengthening Japan-Pakistan relations.
