Professor Ogtay Jalilbeyli, Head of the Department of Far Eastern Languages and Literature of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, Baku State University was awarded The Order of the Rising Sun Gold Rays with Rosette during the ceremony at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan. The prize was presented by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Azerbaijan Junichi Wada.

The Order of the Rising Sun was established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji, having eight classes. The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment.