NEC chairman awarded by the France

The French Republic has awarded Hajime Sasaki Legion d'honneur which is an order of chivalry established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 and remains the highest honor that France bestows. "I believe that this award honors the significant contribution that NEC's business in France has made to Franco-Japanese relations over the past 30 years," said Sasaki, in a statement issued by NEC. "We intend to continue to strengthen our business relationship with France and contribute to the advancement of the information communication field in order to promote ongoing amicable relations in the future", he added.