AKP Phnom Penh, April 29, 2025 --

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction H.E. Chea Sophara is among the 107 foreign recipients of the 2025 Spring Conferment of Decorations announced on April 29 by the Cabinet Office of the Government of Japan.

The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun will be conferred on H.E. Chea Sophara in recognition of his contribution to strengthening relations and friendship between Japan and Cambodia, said the Embassy of Japan in Phnom Penh in a press release issued this morning.

According to the embassy, the award is bestowed upon individuals of merit in recognition of their national or public services, and in honour of their distinguished accomplishments in various areas in society.

H.E. Chea Sophara is currently a Member of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King.

By C. Nika