Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- In Japan, the imperial “Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun” was awarded to the special representative of the President of Uzbekistan for foreign policy, Abdulaziz Kamilov.

The award ceremony was held in a solemn atmosphere at the Imperial Residence in Tokyo, with the participation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

This award was presented to Abdulaziz Kamilov for his many years of contribution to strengthening friendly relations between Uzbekistan and Japan.

The “Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun” is considered one of the oldest and highest awards in Japan and has been awarded since 1875.