Kono presenting his credentials to Dmitry Medvedev in May 2009.

Masaharu Kono (Japanese: 河野雅治 b. 1948) was a career diplomat. He served as the Ambassador of Japan to Russia, Italy, Albania, Malta, and San Marino. He presented his credentials to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on 29 May 2009.[1] In March 2011, was relieved of his position as ambassador to Russia.[2][3]

In 2014, he was on the Olympic committee.

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


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