We welcome Professor Naito Machiko to teach Japanese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) The Rector stated that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is a leading university in training and research in the social sciences and humanities. The university currently has 16 faculties, with 12 centers and research institutes. In 1995, the University established the Department of Japanese Studies within the Faculty of Oriental Studies and has been providing training from bachelor's to doctoral levels in various disciplines of Japanese studies. Among the University's partners, the Rector affirmed that Japan has always been an important partner in the strategy for developing international cooperation.

In response, Mr. Ol Toshiaki, on behalf of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), expressed gratitude for the warm welcome from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and hoped for future cooperation between JICA and the University. Firstly, within the framework of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer Program (JOCV), part of the Vietnam-Japan Development Cooperation Program through JICA, the Faculty of Oriental Studies (University of Social Sciences and Humanities) will welcome Professor Naito Machiko to teach Japanese on a volunteer basis at the University from October 4, 2016 to October 3, 2018.

Professor Pham Quang Minh pledged that the University would create the best conditions for Professor Naito Machiko to effectively carry out his teaching and research work here. The Rector considered this a positive sign of the cooperative relationship between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and JICA in particular, as well as the Vietnam-Japan relationship in general.

Professor Pham Quang Minh presents gifts and takes commemorative photos with Mr. Ol Toshiaki and Professor Natio Machiko.

JICA originated from the "Japan International Cooperation Agency" established in 1974. As one of the Japanese Government's ODA implementing agencies, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is responsible for technical cooperation. With the aim of helping developing countries achieve self-reliant and sustainable socio-economic development, JICA's main cooperation activities focus on training human resources for national development. JICA's cooperation includes loan cooperation, grants, technical cooperation, volunteer work, and emergency disaster relief.