Youth representatives of Nippon Maru ship meet President

Youth representatives of the Nippon Maru ship met President Maithripala Sirisena last week at the Presidential Secretariat.

The Nippon Maru youth program is to be held with the participation of 142 youths from 11 countries in Sri Lanka, Japan and India.

The Nippon Maru youth program, organised by the Cabinet Office in Japan, commenced its journey on 29 January and the ship anchored in India on 11 February. After a stay of three days the ship started its journey on 13 February and reached Colombo. The ship will return to Japan after holding numerous programs for the youth in Sri Lanka.

This program is being held in order to enhance cultural, social and political understanding and promote mutual understanding between the young generations and strengthen the quality of leadership while developing progress in youth in different fields.

The President warmly welcomed the youth to the Presidential Secretariat and presented tokens of appreciation to the young delegates.