The yearly conference organized by the RitsumeikanCenter for Asia Pacific Studies held at its Ohita Beppu campus gathered hundreds of participants from the region. GPAG President Sukehiro Hasegawa delivered a keynote speech on “the role of youth in bridging the global divides for a more peaceful and secure world.” Dr. Hasegawa emphasized the theme by referring to the Pact for the Future adopted by the heads of state and government
