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Ambassador of Estonia to Japan Pays Courtesy Visit to Akita University
On October 14, 2026, H.E. Mr. Andres Unga, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia to Japan, paid a courtesy visit to Akita University.
Ambassador Unga was accompanied by Mr. Hajime Kitaoka, Advisor to the Japan-Estonia Friendship Association and former Ambassador of Japan to Estonia, and other members of the delegation. They met with President Yoshihiro Minamiya, Executive Director Takeshi Goto (Education, International Affairs, Student Affairs, and Graduate School Reform), and Vice President Hikaru Fujii (International Strategy).
President Minamiya welcomed the delegation. Ambassador Unga noted that Akita was the first prefecture he had visited since taking up his post as Ambassador to Japan and expressed his interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation in various fields.
The discussion covered Estonia's initiatives as a leading digital nation, as well as the use of AI in education. President Minamiya noted that Akita University is also exploring effective ways to utilize AI and expressed interest in collaborating with Estonian universities on issues of mutual interest. In response, Ambassador Unga indicated his willingness to reach out to universities in Estonia to explore potential opportunities for collaboration.
The meeting was held in a friendly atmosphere and provided an opportunity to exchange views on higher education, digitalization, and potential academic cooperation between Akita University and institutions in Estonia.
Ambassador Unga was accompanied by Mr. Hajime Kitaoka, Advisor to the Japan-Estonia Friendship Association and former Ambassador of Japan to Estonia, and other members of the delegation. They met with President Yoshihiro Minamiya, Executive Director Takeshi Goto (Education, International Affairs, Student Affairs, and Graduate School Reform), and Vice President Hikaru Fujii (International Strategy).
President Minamiya welcomed the delegation. Ambassador Unga noted that Akita was the first prefecture he had visited since taking up his post as Ambassador to Japan and expressed his interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation in various fields.
The discussion covered Estonia's initiatives as a leading digital nation, as well as the use of AI in education. President Minamiya noted that Akita University is also exploring effective ways to utilize AI and expressed interest in collaborating with Estonian universities on issues of mutual interest. In response, Ambassador Unga indicated his willingness to reach out to universities in Estonia to explore potential opportunities for collaboration.
The meeting was held in a friendly atmosphere and provided an opportunity to exchange views on higher education, digitalization, and potential academic cooperation between Akita University and institutions in Estonia.
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