Hanoi, Nov. 11 -- The ceremony was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of General Secretary and President To Lam's ongoing official visit to Japan. At the event, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung presented the certificate of Special Ambassador Sugi.

Born in 1944 in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Sugi is a singer and actor, widely known for his performances in historical television dramas. For nearly 40 years, he has maintained a strong attachment to Viet Nam and made sustained efforts to promote friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

His contributions to Viet Nam-Japan relations have been particularly notable in promoting cultural exchanges on a large scale and providing practical h...