Tojima Hitoshi, Ambassador of Japan to Madagascar, presented the Certificate of Merit from the Japanese Ambassador to Voahary Rakotovelomanantsoa, president of the Association of Former Students and Friends of Japan in Madagascar (AAAJM), and to its secretary general, Aubert Rémi Robinirana, on January 19 during a ceremony held at the ambassador's residence. This distinction honors their exceptional commitment to friendship and cooperation between the two nations, which they have continuously strengthened over the years. Through this award, the Japanese Embassy expresses its deep gratitude to individuals who have greatly contributed to deepening human and cultural ties between the two countries. The ceremony took place in a warm atmosphere, in the presence of their families, friends and colleagues, who came to celebrate this exemplary journey.