Foreign Minister’s Commendation Conferment Ceremony for Mr. Pálmar Kristmundsson

2024/10/31
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On October 31, Ambassador Suzuki hosted a ceremony and reception at the Ambassador's residence to present the Foreign Minister's Commendation to an architect, Mr. Pálmar Kristmundsson.
 
Mr. Kristmundsson studied at the University of Tokyo as a Japanese government-sponsored scholarship student in the 1980s and has since been active as a leading architect in Iceland, making use of his practical experience at Japanese architecture firms. He has contributed to strengthening the relationship between architects in both countries by, for example, actively giving lectures at Japanese universities and participating in joint projects between the two countries.
 
In addition, as the chairperson of the Iceland-Japan Society, Mr. Kristmundsson also made great efforts to promote friendship between the two countries.
 
Congratulations, Pálmar san! We wish you continued success going forward.