Japan's former top FX diplomat Kanda elected as next ADB chief

To take reins at regional development bank from late February

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Masato Kanda is currently a special adviser to Japan's prime minister. (Photo by Kotaro Igarashi)

TOKYO (Reuters) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has elected as its next president Japan's former top currency diplomat Masato Kanda, the bank said on Thursday.

Kanda, now a special adviser to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, will take office on Feb. 24, 2025, the ADB said in a statement.

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