D Y Patil International University (DYPIU), Pune had the privilege of hosting Mr. Masahiro Shinoda and Ms. Neelam Bhatia from the Japan External Trade Organization for a collaborative meeting. The discussion focused on exploring opportunities for academic and industry partnerships, particularly in strengthening Indo-Japanese engagement. Key areas included student internships, industry connect, skill development initiatives, and potential collaboration with Japanese organizations. The visit marked a significant step towards building international industry linkages and creating global opportunities for students at DYPIU.