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THARANGA 2017 The SLPAJ, what we are aiming at: a) To promote professional standards and ethical practices of SLPAJ members. b) To engender understanding and cooperation between Sri Lankan professionals in industries and services operating in Japan and help enhance careers through an exchange of ideas, information and experience. c) To mutually introduce, liaise and promote industries, services and other business ventures between Sri Lanka and Japan and cooperate with any other organization in doing so. And, what we are doing: SLPAJ is a voluntary organization formed on July 9th 2011 by a handful of Sri Lankan professionals working in Japan. True to the vision of SLPAJ, our executive committee is working very hard to improve the standards and professionalism among the members; by sharing ideas, information and experiences. Ours is a gathering of professionals in diverse fields and as such, SLAPJ committee together with its members give their utmost to promote Sri Lankan industries, services and business ventures in Japan and in Sri Lanka. Our members are always in the front-line providing their support, in various ways to other sister association and the community for activities in promoting social welfare of Sri Lankan community in Japan. Why not join us? We always welcome people with big hearts. Remember! We are still a young association and need your valuable ideas to grow big. Think NOT of what you can get from SLPAJ but what you can give to it! Page 36 SRI LANKAN STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION IN JAPAN