Masato Kitera
Appearance
Masato Kitera | |
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木寺 昌人 | |
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Japanese Ambassador to France | |
In office 2016–2019 | |
Preceded by | Yōichi Suzuki |
Succeeded by | Junichi Ihara |
Japanese Ambassador to China | |
In office 2012–2016 | |
Preceded by | Shinichi Nishimiya |
Succeeded by | Yutaka Yokoi |
Personal details | |
Born | Tokyo, Japan | October 10, 1952
Alma mater | Keio University |
Masato Kitera (木寺 昌人, Kitera Masato, born 10 October 1952) is a Japanese diplomat who served as ambassador to France from 2016 to 2019 and ambassador to China from 2013 to 2016.
Born in Tokyo on 10 October 1952, he studied law at the University of Tokyo and joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after graduating in 1976. He served as directof for African affairs, chief of the International Cooperation Bureau and chief secretary in the ministry and Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary for foreign affairs, before being appointed ambassador to China, to replace Shinichi Nishimiya, who had died soon after his appointment.[1][2] Kitera was transferred to France in 2016 and served until 2019.
References
[edit]- ^ "Japan picks Masato Kitera as ambassador to China". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ Smith, Sheila A. (2012-09-17). "Ambassador Shinichi Nishimiya, 1952–2012". Council on Foreign Relations Asia Unbound. Retrieved 2012-10-12.