Participant's Speech at Course Closing Ceremony

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Thanks speech at closing ceremony

Aug.7‚ 2026 Closing Ceremony

Participant：Ms.MOHAMED Aya Magdy Fathy (from Egypt)

Seven trainees from six countries (Argentina‚ Egypt‚ Madagascar‚ Mongolia‚ Philippines‚ Zimbabwe) gathered at JICA Kyushu in Kitakyushu for one month from Jul.5th to Aug.8th‚ 2026. Training on local industry promotion was carried out.

Thanks speech by Aya-san


Visit to Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center
Good afternoon‚ distinguished guests‚ respected JICA and KITA representatives‚ lecturers‚ coordinators‚ and dear fellow participants.

It is my great honor to stand before you today on behalf of all the participants of the "Local Industry Promotion by Cluster Approach (A)" training program.
First of all‚ we would like to express our sincere gratitude to JICA and KITA for organizing this valuable training program and for giving us the opportunity to learn from Japan's outstanding experience in local industry promotion through the Cluster Approach.

We would also like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Okada‚ Deputy Director General of JICA Kyushu‚ for honoring us with your presence today. Our sincere thanks also go to Mr. Odawara‚ Senior Managing Director of KITA‚ for joining us on this special occasion and for your continued support of this program.


Visit to China on the Part of Fukagawa Seiji
Over the past five weeks‚ we gained valuable knowledge through inspiring lectures‚ interactive discussions‚ and insightful field visits. More importantly‚ we learned that successful local industry promotion depends on collaboration‚ trust‚ and strong partnerships among different stakeholders. We return to our countries with new ideas‚ practical action plans‚ and renewed motivation to create positive impacts in our communities.
We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Oshiro‚ Chief Training Officer at JICA‚ and Ms. Aratake‚ our Coordinator‚ for your kindness‚ patience‚ and continuous support throughout this journey. Your encouragement and dedication made us feel welcomed from the very first day and made this experience truly memorable.


Visit to SunAqua TOTO
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Morioka‚ our Course Leader‚ all the lecturers‚ experts‚ interpreters‚ administrative staff‚ and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this program such a meaningful success.
To my fellow participants‚ thank you for your friendship‚ cooperation‚ and for sharing your experiences and cultures. Although we came from different countries‚ we became one team‚ and I believe the friendships we built here will continue long after this program ends.
Finally‚ on behalf of all the participants‚ thank you once again to JICA‚ KITA‚ and everyone who made this wonderful journey possible. We leave Japan with grateful hearts‚ valuable knowledge‚ unforgettable memories‚ and a strong commitment to applying what we have learned.
We hope this is not goodbye‚ but the beginning of lasting friendships and future cooperation.
Thank you very much.
Arigatou gozaimashita.