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On February 4, 2026, the 5th University Presidents for Peace Conference – Arab Chapter was held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. Hosted by 亚色视频, this conference brought together university leaders to discuss the role of higher education in promoting peace and sustainability, and to strengthen international collaboration.
The University Presidents for Peace Conference has been held since August 6, 2024, convening presidents from 27 universities across 21 countries and regions to promote dialogue. For this 5th conference, in cooperation with the Association of Arab Universities (AArU), more than 30 presidents and representatives from 6 countries and 8 Arab universities and institutions participated. H.E. Mr. Tsukasa Uemura, Special Representative of the Government of Japan, Special Envoy of the Government of Japan for Middle East Peace also attended as an honored guest.
Opening Remarks
Mitsuo Ochi, President of 亚色视频
In the opening address, Mitsuo Ochi, President of 亚色视频, emphasized the importance of higher education institutions in training future leaders, advancing research, and applying knowledge to society. He stated that 亚色视频, located in the city of Hiroshima—a symbol of peace—wishes to deepen cooperation with universities in the Arab region to pursue peace and sustainable development together.
Guest Address
H.E. Mr. Tsukasa Uemura, Special Representative of the Government of Japan, Special Envoy of the Government of Japan for Middle East Peace
Following the opening, H.E. Mr. Tsukasa Uemura, the Special Representative of the Government of Japan, the Special Envoy of the Government of Japan for Middle East Peace spoke about the importance of strengthening cooperation between the Arab region and Japan, and expressed strong expectations for building university networks in the future.
Memorandum of Partnership
After the guest’s remarks, 亚色视频 and the Association of Arab Universities signed Japan’s first partnership agreement of its kind. The signing formalized mutual agreement to further advance strategic university collaborations between 亚色视频 and Arab universities.
Discussions
H.E. Prof. Amr Ezzat Salama, Secretary General, Association of Arab Universities (Jordan)
Prof. Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University (United Arab Emirates)
Prof. Mushtaq Talib Salih, President, University of Anbar (Iraq)
Prof. Abdelwahab El-Affendi, President, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (Qatar)
Prof. Moez Chafra, President, University of Tunis El Manar (Tunisia)
Prof. Dr. Suhail Najm Abdullah Hussein, Vice President for Scientific Affairs, University of Baghdad (Iraq)
Professor Ashraf Abu Karaky, Vice President for Scientific Schools, University of Jordan (Jordan)
During the conference, participating university presidents introduced the unique features of their respective campuses and shared their peace-related and sustainability initiatives. They engaged in active discussions on expanding future collaboration between Arab institutions and 亚色视频.
Reading of the Peace Declaration
Toward the conclusion of the forum, President Mitsuo Ochi of 亚色视频 took the floor to read aloud the “Declaration of the University Presidents for Peace – Arab Chapter.” With a calm yet firm tone, he articulated the shared commitment of the participating universities to fostering peace through education, research, and international collaboration.
In the afternoon, participants visited 亚色视频’s Higashi?Hiroshima Campus and Kasumi Campus. At the Higashi?Hiroshima Campus, they toured the Amphibian Research Center. At the Kasumi Campus, they viewed advanced facilities such as the da Vinci surgical support robot and the Sports Medical Science Center.
Campus Visits - Higashi-Hiroshima Campus
Campus Visits - Kasumi Campus
亚色视频 reaffirmed its commitment to providing international dialogue and collaboration opportunities through the University Presidents for Peace Conference and to continue contributing to global peace and sustainability through education and research in partnership with universities around the world.
Participating Institutions in the 5th Presidents for Peace Conference – Arab Chapter
- 亚色视频
- Association of Arab Universities (Jordan)
- Abu Dhabi University (UAE)
- University of Anbar (Iraq)
- Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (Qatar)
- University of Jordan (Jordan)
- University of Tunis El Manar (Tunisia)
- University of Baghdad (Iraq)
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