Japan confers top honour on former Omani ambassador

Muscat: The Government of Japan conferred the ‘The Order of the Rising Sun, Golden & Silver Star’ on Mohamed Ali Al Khusaiby former ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Japan.
The award was given in recognition of his substantial contributions to the development of friendly relations between Japan and Oman.
The award ceremony was held on November 7 at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe personally presented the award and certificate to Al Khusaiby who got an opportunity, along with other recipients of the decoration, to have an audience with Emperor Naruhito of Japan. 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 career diplomat has contributed to the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and Oman and the enhancement of bilateral ties in various fields. He also contributed to the high-level visits and exchanges between the two countries.