Masaharu Kono

Masaharu Kono (Japanese: 河野雅治 b. 1948) is the current Government Representative of Japan and the past Ambassador of Japan to Italy, presenting his credentials to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on 29 May 2009 when he still was Ambassador of Japan to Russia.[1] In March 2011, was relieved of his position as ambassador to Russia.[2][3]

Kono presenting his credentials to Dmitry Medvedev in May 2009.

References

1. Послы иностранных государств, вручившие верительные грамоты Президенту России (in Russian). Presidential Press and Information Office. 29 May 2009. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2009.
2. Japan sacks ambassador to Russia over Medvedev's visit to Kurils
3. Energy Group With Japan Set