Conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, upon Mr Samuel Maurice Cossart Walsh AO.
2021/11/4
On November 3, 2021 the Government of Japan announced the conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, upon Mr Samuel Maurice Cossart Walsh AO, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the promotion of economic relations between Japan and Australia. The Order is awarded by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.
As Chief Executive Officer of Rio Tinto, Mr Walsh played a vital role in the economic and manufacturing development of Japan by ensuring the stable supply of iron ore to Japan over many years. Mr Walsh, proactively adopted Japanese technology and, working with Japanese firms and as the Vice President of the Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee, raised the recognition of both Japan and Japanese firms in Australia, greatly contributing to the promotion of economic relations between Japan and Australia.
The Consulate-General of Japan offers its congratulations and sincere appreciation to Mr Walsh for his exceptional efforts and achievements. His many contributions will continue to benefit the ties of both countries profoundly for many years to come.
As Chief Executive Officer of Rio Tinto, Mr Walsh played a vital role in the economic and manufacturing development of Japan by ensuring the stable supply of iron ore to Japan over many years. Mr Walsh, proactively adopted Japanese technology and, working with Japanese firms and as the Vice President of the Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee, raised the recognition of both Japan and Japanese firms in Australia, greatly contributing to the promotion of economic relations between Japan and Australia.
The Consulate-General of Japan offers its congratulations and sincere appreciation to Mr Walsh for his exceptional efforts and achievements. His many contributions will continue to benefit the ties of both countries profoundly for many years to come.