Japanese honour for ex-ambassador

Business Monday 04/November/2019 21:06 PM
By: Times News Service
Japanese honour for ex-ambassador

Muscat: The Government of Japan announced on Sunday the conferment of the ‘The Order of the Rising Sun, Golden & Silver Star’ on Mohamed Ali Thani Al Khusaiby former envoy of the Sultanate to Japan, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of ties between Japan and Oman.
Al Khusaiby served as ambassador of Oman to Japan from 1992 to 2000 and during his tenure, which extended for eight and a half years; the diplomat contributed to the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and Oman and the enhancement of bilateral relations in various fields. He also contributed to the high-level visits and exchanges between the two countries.
The award ceremony will be held on 7 November at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will confer the award and Al Khusaiby will get an opportunity, along with other recipients to have an audience with Emperor Naruhito of Japan.
The Order of the Rising Sun was first introduced in 1875. It is the first ever order to be conferred by the Government of Japan. It is one of the prestigious Japanese decorations that has been granted to non-Japanese nationals since 1981.