Ambassador Kovač gave a lecture on the topic of 140 years of friendship between Serbia and Japan at the prestigious Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo.

 

During the lecture, which was attended by about 150 students and guests from other universities, Ambassador Kovač spoke about the history and cultural heritage of Serbia and relations between Serbia and Japan from the first official bilateral contacts until today, emphasizing solidarity between the two nations during difficult times.

 

Before giving the lecture, Ambassador Kovač met with the President of this educational institution, Hiroshi Sakamoto to discuss opportunities for establishing cooperation with universities in Serbia, academic exchange, as well as deepening cooperation in terms of the promotion of Serbia.

 

Ambassador Kovač expressed her thanks for the realization of the joint initiative of the Embassy of Serbia, Aoyama Gakuin University, Matsubara Foods and organization My Serbia from Japan for including the traditional Serbian dish mućkalica on the menu of the University canteen during June.

 

Ambassador Kovač and the Embassy staff had the opportunity to try mućkalica together with professors and students.