In a great ceremony held, on Tuesday evening, in the garden of the residence of the Japanese ambassador in Cairo, Dr. Zahi Hawass, the Egyptologist and former Minister of Antiquities, received the "Rising Sun" Order (Gold and Silver Star), from the Japanese government.
It had announced last November to award Hawass this Order due to his outstanding contributions to strengthening relations between Egypt and Japan and the development of the cultural and academic exchange.
The Order of the Rising Sun - Gold and Silver Star - is a high-ranking decoration bestowed by the Emperor of Japan on those who have made outstanding achievements in Japan and the international community, with a history dating back nearly 150 years.
The celebration was attended by many ministers, ambassadors, and stars of art and society.
During the ceremony, Oka Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan in Cairo, was keen to deliver a speech in English to celebrate this occasion.
He expressed his happiness at honouring Dr. Hawass, describing this occasion as an opportunity to pay tribute to these achievements, the most important of which is the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is the best evidence of the strong relations of cooperation and the depth of friendship that bind the two countries.
He confirmed that this cooperation was only thanks to the understanding and wise leadership.
In his speech delivered on this occasion, Dr. Hawass expressed his full appreciation to the State of Japan for awarding him this Order in the name of His Majesty the Emperor.
Hawass expressed his gratitude for awarding him this prestigious order, which is the first award granted by the Japanese government.
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