Sri Lankan receives Japanese honour
View(s):The Government of Japan on April 29, conferred one of its distinguished honours “The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays”, on Mrs. Indrani Ariyaratne, former Secretary to the Medical Department, Embassy of Japan in recognition for her long-term outstanding contributions to the Embassy.
Mrs. Ariyaratne, who had her entire education at the Presbyterian Girls’ School, Dehiwela, joined the Embassy of Japan in August 1983 and was attached to the Administrative Department and the Medical Department of the Embassy until February 22nd 2015. During her 31 years of loyal service at the diplomatic mission, she rose through the ranks to the current position, and was successful in promoting excellent cooperative relations between the Embassy and the Ministry of Health, as well as government and private hospitals and medical professionals in the island.
“The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays”, one of the decorations of Japan, is awarded by the Emperor of Japan to foreign nationals who have made notable contributions to enhance bilateral relations with Japan. The ceremony to confer the official decoration on Mrs. Ariyaratne will be held in late May at the Ambassador’s official residence.