Eleven Fijian youths and 200 other youths from ten countries around the world are part of the Ship of the World Youth Leaders Programme.
Speaking at the reception for the 29th Ship of the World Youth Leaders Programme, President Jioji Konrote thanked the Government of Japan for providing this opportunity to the youths from Fiji.
Konrote says the MV Nippon Maru has indeed been a kaleidoscope over the past 20 days or so.
He says Fiji definitely has a lot to learn from the countries involved in this initiative and perhaps more importantly be able to contribute positively towards the continued success of this World Leaders Programme.
Konrote says they are delighted that Fiji has been chosen to be one of the learning and exchange destinations.
Konrote says he believes that the Ship of the World Youth Leaders Programme has and will continue to have a positive impact on the lives of many young people in the world.
The Ship for World Youth Leaders program operated by the Government of Japan, is a program that involves youths from Japan and countries around the world.
The participants live together, and while on board, they study and discuss common issues from a global perspective and participate in other various activities that involve multi‑cultural and multi‑national exchange opportunities.
