Japanese award for Sudharmono

JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government has announced that it would present the "Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun Award" to Indonesian former vice president Lt. Gen. (ret) Sudharmono.

"Sudharmono will receive the award for his meritorious services in promoting the two countries' relations," Antara quoted a Japanese embassy spokesman as saying.

The date and venue of the award presentation ceremony was not disclosed.

Japanese Ambassador Takao Kawakami is expected to lead the ceremony at his official residence.

Sudharmono, 70, served as vice president from 1988 to 1993. He was minister/state secretary from 1972 to 1988. (prb)