Administered on behalf of His Excellency Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote, President of the Republic of Fiji and Chancellor of the Order of Fiji, Ambassador Isikeli Mataitoga, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Fiji to Japan successfully conferred an Award of Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji to Honorary Consul, Mrs Mami Kawamura on Friday, 16 July 2021.
HC Kawamura is Fiji’s Honorary Consul in Beppu, Oita, for the Kyushu region, which constitutes seven large prefectures. All awards in Fiji were bestowed by His Excellency the President on 24 November 2020.
The investiture ceremony was marked by the official handing over by Ambassador Mataitoga to HC Kawamura of the Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji (HON. OF) Medal and the Certificate that was signed by President Konrote.
This is awarded for distinguished service of a high degree to diplomatic relations and tourism. It was held at the Hotel Nikko Oita Oasis Tower before 20 guests which included, Mr Seiichi Eto MP, Vice Mayors of Oita City and Beppu City, Senior Government officials, business affiliates, and close family members.
The ceremony acknowledged HC Kawamura’s exceptionally hard work in diligently carrying out her duties in promoting Fiji within the region and all over Japan, where she has a wide network of contacts and businesses. HC Kawamura’s efforts have created a greater awareness and deeper diplomatic relations between Fiji and Japan leading several business owners and friends to visit Fiji and explore opportunities for tourism, trade, and investment relations.
HC Kawamura has been a loyal and dedicated representative of the Fijian Government and its people.
A reception organised in the same building followed to commemorate the said event. Ambassador Mataitoga further congratulated HC Kawamura for her achievement and reminded her that this should be a proud occasion for her and her family and friends.