Manipur, April 29 -- The Government of Japan has conferred Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays on Dr Thangjam Dhabali Singh, former president, Manipur Tourism Forum.

Dr Dhabali is among this year's foreign recipients in recognition of his contributions to promoting the understanding of Japan in India, and friendship between Japan and India, stated a release issued by the Japanese Embassy, New Delhi. He will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, it stated.

The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays is awarded to persons who have made distinguished achievements in their field.

The Government of Japan announced the foreign recipients of the 2020 awards and orders on Wednesday.

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