Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation to JAAN

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has decided to award the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for FY 2023 to JICA Alumni Association of Nepal (JAAN).

Founded in 1973, JAAN is an alumni association of Nepalese who studied and trained in Japan as JICA participants, and functions as a network for returning the knowledge and skills gained through training and study in Japan. Many members of the association have held important positions such as chief secretaries, secretaries and joint secretaries in various ministries and agencies in Nepal, contributing to the development of the country.

In recognition of these significant contributions to the development of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and Nepal over the years, JAAN has been selected to receive the Foreign Minister's Commendation for FY2023.

This year, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of JAAN.