Bert De Graeve, Chairman of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC) and CEO of Bekaert, received the Shanghai Honorable Citizenship Award from Mr. Han Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai, at Shanghai City Hall. The Shanghai Honorable Citizenship Award is the highest distinction in recognizing extraordinary contributions by expatriates to the city of Shanghai. The award was granted by the Mayor of Shanghai for Mr. De Graeve’s active participation and guidance to the International Business Leaders’ Advisory Council (IBLAC). Mayor Han Zheng thanked Bert De Graeve for his continuous support to the city of Shanghai and referred to him as ‘an old friend of Shanghai’. He also recognized Bekaert for displaying its corporate citizenship by supporting the city, not only in terms of economic growth, but also by actively participating in the community and in various local activities. During the ceremony, Bert De Graeve expressed his appreciation and commitment to the city: ”It is a great honor for me to receive this token of appreciation from a city with which I have developed a special relationship. Both Bekaert and myself are committed to sustain a strong Shanghai citizenship and I will personally continue to take up my role as an ambassador of the city.”