On October 23, a delegation from Savitribai Phule Pune University (Pune University) and Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences visited Okayama University. The delegation included Vice-Chancellor Suresh Gosavi of Pune University, Chancellor Rajendra E. Vikhe of Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, and President Sameer Khale of the Association for Friendship with Japan (AFJ) in Pune. They paid a courtesy visit to Okayama University President Yasutomo Nasu.During the meeting with President Nasu, participants exchanged views on potential future research and student exchanges, as well as common challenges facing their respective regions. President Nasu expressed his gratitude for the delegation's visit and shared his expectations for further exchanges in the future. On the same day, the delegation also visited Okayama University Hospital on the Shikata Campus, where they met with hospital staff and faculty members from the
Shikata area, including Hospital Director Yoshinobu Maeda. During the meeting, participants exchanged views on medical education, research activities, and international exchange initiatives. They also discussed opportunities for student exchanges and collaboration| among researchers. Following the university visit, the delegation visited the Okayama Prefectural Government Office and met with
Governor Ryuta Ibaragi. Okayama Prefecture and Pune City signed a friendship and exchange agreement in 2006 and have maintained a long-standing relationship. In addition, a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the friendship agreement between Okayama Prefecture and Pune City is scheduled to take place in Pune next month. Several representatives from Okayama University, including the
University President, are also scheduled to attend. This visit is expected to serve as an opportunity to further strengthen international exchange activities with both universities, including exchanges of researchers and students.

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Maharashtra State, India (Friendship and Exchange Agreement concluded in 2006) – Okayama Prefectural Government Website (International Affairs Division)

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