RS member Dr Singhvi, JGU VC address members of Japanese parliament

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Professor Dr C Raj Kumar, the founding Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University (JGU), addressed members of the Japanese parliament at the National Diet of Japan during a high-level policy dialogue focused on enhancing India–Japan strategic cooperation.

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The event, hosted by the Japanese Parliamentary Committee for World Federation, was themed “India and Japan: Partners in Democracy, Drivers of Innovation and Architects of a Sustainable Future.” During his address, Professor Kumar emphasized the importance of inter-parliamentary dialogue and academic partnerships in addressing shared global challenges.

“We are witnessing a historic moment where universities and parliaments must work together to shape the future of democracy and development,” he stated.

Highlighting JGU’s presence in Japan’s parliament, Professor Kumar remarked, “It is a symbol of the power of education to bridge cultures and build alliances. We believe that meaningful diplomacy must also be academic, intellectual and people-centric.”

Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), shared insights on the democratic values shared by India and Japan.

Seishiro Eto, former President of the Japanese Parliamentary Committee for World Federation (Acting President in the absence of Chairman Fukushiro Nukaga), inaugurated the dialogue and welcomed the distinguished Indian guests.

Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan, expressed his gratitude towards the Japanese parliament members for fostering meaningful bilateral cooperation in higher education and research.

Shingo Miyamoto, Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ South Asia Department, conveyed optimism regarding the burgeoning relations between Japan and India.

Kuniko Inoguchi, Member of the House of Councillors and former Minister for Gender Equality, welcomed the Indian delegation.

Dr Sukehiro Hasegawa, a parliamentary expert and former UN official, called for stronger India–Japan exchanges.