### Japan Foreign Minister’s Commendation awarded to Stratbase Institute Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo hosted a ceremony on November 21 to present the **Foreign Minister’s Commendation** to the **Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute for Strategic and International Studies (ADRi)**. The award recognized the institute’s continued contribution to strengthening Japan–Philippines relations through policy dialogue, advocacy, and research. ### Strengthening bilateral relations Ambassador Endo commended Stratbase ADRi for promoting shared democratic values, maritime security, and regional stability. He highlighted how the institute’s initiatives have deepened public understanding of Japan’s cooperation with the Philippines in areas like defense, economy, and governance. In response, Stratbase ADRi’s executive director, Professor Dindo Manhit, expressed gratitude to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, noting that the recognition underscored the institute’s mission to foster collaboration among democratic allies in the Indo-Pacific region. ### Japan’s diplomatic recognition The Foreign Minister’s Commendation is awarded annually to individuals and organizations worldwide that advance mutual understanding and friendship with Japan. Stratbase ADRi becomes one of the few Philippine institutions to receive this distinction, reinforcing Tokyo and Manila’s growing partnership amid evolving regional challenges. > “This recognition reflects our shared commitment to peace, prosperity, and democracy in the Indo-Pacific,” said Ambassador Endo during the event. *** **Author’s summary:** Japan honored the Stratbase ADRi in Manila for enhancing Japan–Philippine diplomatic, security, and democratic cooperation through research and advocacy.

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