カンボジア王国政府は、このほど半田晴久名誉領事に政府顧問（閣僚級、大臣待遇）への就任を打診、半田名誉領事はこれを受諾しました。

半田名誉領事はこの２０年間、カンボジア王国の復興のため教育、福祉、医療などの分野で幅広い援助活動を展開してきました。

その功績でシアヌーク国王から王国コマンドール友好勲章、ロイヤル・モニサラポン十字勲章を、また政府からはモニサラポン・テポドン最高勲章、ソワタラ勲章大勲位をそれぞれ授与されており、現在、フンセン首相の特別顧問（オッフィシャルアドバイザー）を務めています。

今回、政府顧問に就任することにより、王国政府の政策全般にわたり、示唆・助言・斡旋などを長期にわたって行うことになります。

（在福岡カンボジア王国名誉領事：半田晴久名誉領事が「政府顧問」に就任）

 23 October 2010 (Phnom Penh) – The University of Cambodia community is proud to announce the recent appointment of Dr. Haruhisa Handa as Adviser to the Royal Government of Cambodia with the rank of Minister. Dr. Handa is also Founder and President of the International Foundation for Arts and Culture; Chancellor of The University of Cambodia; Chairman of World Mate; and Adviser to Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. A Royal Decree signed by His Majesty Preah Bat Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, granted Dr. Handa the role of Adviser to the Royal Government of Cambodia.

Dr. Handa has long been recognized by the Royal Government of Cambodia for his timely and selfless commitment to the development of Cambodia. Certainly, this appointment only enhances the relationship between The University of Cambodia and the Royal Government of Cambodia, and it further strengthens the relationship between Cambodia and Japan. Dr. Handa’s sharp intuition, valuable leadership abilities, and strong compassion to help the world’s poor have earned him the right to this appointment.

Dr. Handa has many accomplishments to date, including those in the areas of education, health, and social welfare. He also has contributed to the international welfare of the blind, particularly serving as Vice President of the United Kingdom’s Royal National Institute for the Blind. With regard to education and Cambodia, Dr. Handa has played a pivotal role in molding future Cambodian leaders among leaders, as Chancellor of The University of Cambodia. That role dates back to the founding of The University of Cambodia in 2003. Those are but a few prominent accomplishments under his belt.

Dr. Haruhisa Handa’s generosity, contributions, selflessness, and commitment to the development of Cambodia have positively affected many lives, year after year. Dr. Handa, please accept our warmest congratulations. We are incredibly proud of your growing accomplishments, and, of course, to hear of your appointment to the Royal Government of Cambodia! We wish you more great successes and good health.