Ambassador’s Commendation Ceremony for the Mayor of Sighnaghi, Mr. Begiashvili

On September 28, Ambassador Ishizuka Hideki held an award ceremony at the Sighnaghi National Museum to present the Ambassador’s Commendation to Mr. Begiashvili, Mayor of Sighnaghi. 
 

Mr. Begiashvili made remarkable contributions to promoting mutual understanding and friendly relations between Japan and Georgia, as well as advancing public relations and cultural initiatives by cooperating on cultural events hosted by the Embassy of Japan, including the Japan Foundation's exhibition "NINGYO: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls" in 2023, the "Ichiro Kikuta: The Soul of Sumi-e" exhibition in February of this year, and the Japan Foundation's exhibition "YAKISHIME: Earth-Metamorphosis," which opened on September 28 of this year. 
 

On the same day, Ambassador Ishizuka presented the commendation certificates to Mr.Begiashvili, honoring his achievements in fostering friendship and goodwill between Japan and Georgia through cultural exchange. 

※The Japanese Ambassador/Consul-General confers this award on individuals or organizations that have contributed to the promotion of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and their respective assigned countries or regions.