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Japan confers national award on Manmohan
Japan confers national award on Manmohan, Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was Wednesday conferred with one of Japan\'s top national awards for his significant contribution to Indo-Japanese ties, becoming the first Indian to receive the rare honour.
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Matter of joy and pride that Japan has conferred Dr. Manmohan Singh with Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers. Congrats to him - PM Narendra Modi
Tokyo: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was Wednesday conferred with one of Japan's top national awards for his significant contribution to Indo-Japanese ties, becoming the first Indian to receive the rare honour.
Singh, 82, was presented 'The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers' by Japanese Emperor Akihito for his "significant contribution to the enhancement of relations and promotion of friendship" between Japan and India for about 35 years. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko hosted a luncheon for Singh and his wife Gursharan at the Imperial Palace after the award ceremony, Kyodo News Agency reported."Manmohan Singh is the first Indian recipient of this Order," the Japanese government had said while announcing the prestigious award. He is among 57 foreign recipients named for the 2014 Autumn Imperial Decorations.
