10 December 2015
On
December 5, Nippon-maru, the ship used for Southeast Asian and Japanese
Youth programme (SSEAYP) made a port call to Kota Kinabalu. Minister
Kodama, Deputy Chief of Mission attended its welcoming ceremony and
dinner.
SSEAYP organized by Cabinet Office of Japanese
Government aims to promote friendship and mutual understanding among
youth of Southeast Asia countries and Japan. It has been held annually
since 1974. The previous port call in Malaysia was at Port Klang in
2011 and the ship visits Kota Kinabalu for second time after 20 years.
This
year programme brings together more than 300 youth from 10 ASEAN
countries and Japan. Participants will arrive at Tokyo on 15 December
2015 after enjoying various activities, such as homestay in Kota
Kinabalu.
Nippon-maru, the ship used for SSEAYP | 
Guests for welcoming ceremony | 
Participants for welcoming ceremony
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Press conference |
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