Minister of Foreign Affairs II Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd Yusof received the conferment of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, for playing a significant part in enhancing Japan-Brunei Darussalam bilateral relationship.
Established in 1875 as Japan’s first decoration, the prestigious order honours people in Japan and abroad who made outstanding achievements in various fields in society.
The Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam Maeda Toru awarded the Order to the minister during a conferment ceremony at the ambassador’s residence on Wednesday night, and was witnessed by the minister’s family and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin