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New Science and Technology Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs
1. On March 31, Dr. KISHI Teruo, Professor Emeritus of the University of Tokyo, retired from the role of the Science and Technology Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Since he was appointed to this position in September 2015, he has vigorously made contribution as the first Science and Technology Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs in Japan through providing recommendations and advice for the Foreign Minister toward important diplomatic events, disseminating Japan’s efforts on science technology and innovation in Japan and abroad and establishing the network with science advisors and other experts overseas.
2. On April 1, Dr. MATSUMOTO Yoichiro, President of the Tokyo University of Science, assumed the post of the Science and Technology Advisor to the minister for Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will further promote science and technology diplomacy with the cooperation of Dr. MATSUMOTO.
