Zubair Qureshi
The Government of Japan has conferred the 2023 Spring Imperial Decorations “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star” on the former Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan, Mr Imtiaz Ahmad in recognition of his “significant contribution towards strengthening friendship, cultural and economic relations and mutual understanding between Japan and Pakistan.”
The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan to the Japanese and foreign individuals in recognition of their long-time contributions.
Ambassador of Japan Mr Wada Mitsuhiro on behalf of the Government of Japan, conferred the decoration on Imtiaz Ahmad at a ceremony held on Friday at the Ambassador’s residence.
The ceremony was attended by the family, relatives, friends, and colleagues of Imtiaz Ahmad.
Former Foreign Secretary and former Pakistan Ambassador to Japan, Asad Majeed Khan also attended the ceremony.
According to the Japan embassy’s statement, Mr Imtiaz Ahmed in addition to his regular diplomatic activities has made great contributions to the Japanese people.
It was during his tenure as Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Pakistan embassy in Tokyo, when the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred in March, 2011.
