ESRP, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo held a meeting with Julius Pranevičius, Lithuania’s next Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aurelijus Zykas, Lithuania’s Ambassador to Japan, and others (17/12/2024).

Upon arrival at Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology of The University of Tokyo, there was first a courtesy visit to the Director of RCAST, Dr Masakazu Sugiyama, by Mr Pranevičius, the next Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. An exchange of views took place on areas of potential for more active academic exchange and joint research between Japan and Lithuania.

During the exchange of opinions, presentations and comments were made by Professor Michio Hashimoto (Division of Global Security and Energy Transition) on Japan’s energy policy, Professor Ryo Nakai (Comparative Political Dynamic) on Japan’s perception of Europe, and Specially Appointed Lecturer Akira Igata (ESRP) on the economic security perspective, and active discussions were held with the visiting Lithuanian delegation.



The ESRP Young Leaders also participated in the discussions of this opinion exchange meeting.
