Persatuan Bersatu was awarded a Certificate of Commendation from the Government of Japan on Tuesday 22nd April 2008. The Commendation was presented by His Excellency, the Ambassador of Japan, Mr Hashimoto Itsuo and given to Bersatu in recognition for the Association's role in strengthening Brunei-Japan relations and also in conjunction with the Association's 20 year Anniversary.
Haji Jailani, President of Bersatu, accepted the award on behalf of the Association. Also present was Haji Ahmad bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports; Mr Hiroshi Sawada, Secretary-General of Brunei-Japan Friendship Association (BJFA), other Senior Officials from the Department of Youth and Sports, Japanese Embassy officials as well as the rest of the Executive Committee of Bersatu.
The event was held at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Japan in Kota Batu.
The event started with speeches by His Excellency, the Ambassador of Japan and the President of Bersatu.
His Excellency presents the Certificate to the President and a commerative plaque....
The Certificate in close up....
And just in case your Japanese isn't up to scratch, here's the translation in English...
His Excellency, President and Deputy Permanent Secretary cutting the cake...
The cake in close-up.... Was yummy by the way :)
And of course, the obligatory group photo!
Congratulations to all members of Bersatu throughout the years for making this happen and many thanks to the Government of Japan for the recognition.
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