Chief minister Neiphiu Rio Monday disclosed that the State would be sending 200 Naga youths to Abu Dhabi, UAE, during October and November, to work in Korean firms.
Briefing media persons here after his return from his visit to China, Japan and Korea (August 17-26), Rio said during his meeting with the Korean minister for Labour Lee Young Hee, the latter had assured to look into the State government’s proposal to employ Naga youths in Korea and Korean firms in different parts of the world.
The chief minister also met Choi, Jae Sung, member of the National Assembly (Congressman) and Deputy Floor leader of the United Democratic Party. Sung also assured all possible cooperation to the proposal to send Naga youths to work in Korea under various projects, both in the skilled and unskilled sectors, he said.
During his meeting with the director general, Cultural Policy Bureau of the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism, Rio said one of the main discussion points was to increase cultural activities between Korea and India in order to create better understanding and friendship between the two countries.
The meeting also looked at the possibilities of sending Naga cultural ambassadors and musicians to Korea under various platforms for exposure performances.
The chief minister had another meeting with top officials of Korea’s Global TV, Arirang including president and CEO Chung Kuk Lok, where details of the forthcoming Korea-India Music festival to be hosted by Nagaland on December 2 was discussed and firmed up.
Upon his arrival in Seoul, the chief minister and his team was received at the Incheon International Airport by Naga students presently studying in Korea with the song “God Bless my Nagaland.” Representatives of Cona International led by Rev. Moon were also at the airport to receive the chief minister.
During his visit to Tokyo, the chief minister was hosted at the International House of Japan for breakfast by advisor/director of the International House, Hiroshi Matsumoto, who is also the director of the Japan-India Association.
Rio and Matsumoto discussed India-Japan relations and both felt the need to increase cultural relations through people-to-people contact. Rio said he highlighted on the long relationship that Nagaland had with the Japanese people dating back to 1944 during World War II.
The chief minister also met representatives of Japanese religious organisations and NGOs, who were in the process of mobilising support for creation of a Peace Park in Kohima in memory of the fallen Japanese soldiers of the Battle of Kohima.
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