Published by Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh | December 22, 2021  (Link Here)

On December 21, H.E. ITO Naoki joined the International Nutrition Olympiad (INO) 2021 Inaugural Ceremony jointly organized by the Ministry of Food and the BIID Foundation with the support of GAIN.

The theme of the Olympiad this year was “Let The Youth Lead in Nutrition”. It aimed to foster youth networks at national and regional levels to advocate improving nutritional status for all and finding innovative ways to improve nutrition awareness and behavior.

Ambassador Ito congratulated International Nutrition Olympiad and Bangladeshi youth at Nutrition Club as an inclusive global platform to challenge malnutrition in a sustainable approach.

From Japan, Euglena Co., Ltd, the youngest Chief Future Officer (17-year-old), Ms. Rena Kawasaki, shared Japanese youth activities to raise awareness of Nutrition and Health.

“Enthusiastic youth could be part of a decision-making circle to improve nutrition status in collaboration with various stakeholders such as governments, international organizations, businesses, civil society, and academia. In particular, their action is vital to achieving, Universal Health Coverage, one of the critical thematic areas of the Tokyo Compact on Global Nutrition for Growth Summit (N4G) 2021. I am delighted to participate this commemorable side event of Tokyo N4G summit with passionate youngsters to make a difference for the future together.”said Ambassador ITO at the ceremony.