Japan confers awards on two Pakistanis

Islamabad: The Government of Japan has conferred the 2017 Autumn Decorations upon two Pakistani individuals, Honorary Consul General of Japan in Lahore, Amir Hussain Shirazi and Roeeda Kabir, in recognition of their significant contribution to the promotion of Pakistan-Japan relations, says a press release.
Amir Hussain Shirazi, was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, while President of Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association KPK, Roeeda Kabir, was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. The ceremony was held at the residence of Ambassador of Japan, Takashi Kurai on behalf of the Government of Japan. While speaking at the ceremony Ambassador Kurai said that without the kind support of both recipients, it is impossible to have the current level of exchange of culture or business between the two countries. Both recipients were awarded in recognition of their contribution to the development of Japan-Pakistan relations through promoting the mutual understandings and friendly relations between the two countries for quite some time.
They have made outstanding contributions for the promotion of Japanese culture and providing assistance to Japanese citizens in a committed manner, which has deepened Japan-Pakistan relationships.