Conferment of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation upon Mr. Iain Stewart
2024/11/8
On November 8, 2024, Ambassador YAMANOUCHI Kanji conferred the Foreign Minister’s Commendation upon Mr. Iain Stewart, former President of the National Research Council Canada (NRC).
At the ceremony, Ambassador YAMANOUCHI delivered remarks and again paid tribute to Mr. Stewart’s strong leadership in advancing Japan-Canada science and technology (S&T) cooperation during his tenure as the President of the NRC. Mr. Stewart served as President of the NRC from August 2016 to December 2023, during which he dedicated himself to strengthening relations with Japan in the field of S&T. In 2018, the NRC announced a five-year international strategy prioritizing Japan as a key partner. In 2019, they opened a Japan office and signed memorandums of understanding with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), actively promoting international joint research between Japan and Canada. Ambassador YAMANOUCHI expressed his gratitude for these contributions.
In response, Mr. Stewart expressed his appreciation for the award and thanked his colleagues who attended the ceremony.
At the ceremony, Ambassador YAMANOUCHI delivered remarks and again paid tribute to Mr. Stewart’s strong leadership in advancing Japan-Canada science and technology (S&T) cooperation during his tenure as the President of the NRC. Mr. Stewart served as President of the NRC from August 2016 to December 2023, during which he dedicated himself to strengthening relations with Japan in the field of S&T. In 2018, the NRC announced a five-year international strategy prioritizing Japan as a key partner. In 2019, they opened a Japan office and signed memorandums of understanding with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), actively promoting international joint research between Japan and Canada. Ambassador YAMANOUCHI expressed his gratitude for these contributions.
In response, Mr. Stewart expressed his appreciation for the award and thanked his colleagues who attended the ceremony.
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| Ambassador Yamanouchi giving remarks |
Mr. Stewart giving remarks |
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| Mr. Stewart and Ambassador Yamanouchi holding the award certificate |
Mr. Caldart, NRC Director, giving remarks |
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| Mr. Davies, President of NRC, leading a toast |
Mr. Stewart and Mrs. MacLean and Mr. and Mrs. Davies |
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| Mr. Stewart and NRC executive members with Ambassador Yamanouchi |
Mr. Stewart and NRC International Division members |