Russian diplomat receives decoration from Japan

Alexander Ilitchev of Russia, former senior officer at the Asia and Pacific Division of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs, speaks during a ceremony in New York on July 2, 2015, to receive a decoration from the Japanese government for his contribution to closer relations between Japan and the world body. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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