Nepali drivers to get Japan-bound training under new MoU
Summary
Japanese and Nepali organisations have signed an MoU to train and recruit Nepali drivers for Japan’s automobile transportation sector under the Specified Skilled Worker programme. Candidates will undergo language, technical and Japanese-style driving training in Nepal before travelling to Japan.
Key Points
- Japanese and Nepali organisations signed an MoU in Kathmandu to recruit and train Nepali drivers for Japan’s transport sector.
- The programme covers truck, bus and taxi jobs under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker scheme.
- Candidates must pass Japanese language and skills tests and obtain a Japanese driving licence before qualifying.
- The organisers said no recruitment service fee will be charged and the rollout will depend on training arrangements and government approvals.
