Japan Crown Prince wants more exchange of scholars with Malaysia

Prince Naruhito (second from right) planting a tree at Univeriti Malaya (UM) as Sultan Nazrin (third from right) looks on.

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito encouraged the exchange of scholars between Malaysia and Japan during his visit to Universiti Malaya (UM) Friday.

He hoped that his visit to UM would develop into an opportunity to promote the long-lasting bond between the two nations, which are celebrating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year.