
Masato Kanda Reelected as Asian Development Bank President for Second Term
The board of directors unanimously approved Japanese diplomat Masato Kanda for another five-year term starting in November 2026.
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The board of directors unanimously approved Japanese diplomat Masato Kanda for another five-year term starting in November 2026.
Japan's Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs, Masato Kanda (often referred to as Katayama in headlines), stressed the importance of maintaining constant close communication with the United.

The multilateral development institution confirmed the continuation of its current president’s leadership, with his renewed mandate commencing in late November.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the government administration reported on March 6. Kanda praised Georgia’s “strong macroeconomic performance,” reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to supporting the country’s economic development. “During the meeting, the parties discussed the fruitful cooperation between the government of Georgia and …
Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda to discuss expanding cooperation and launched a $5.5 billion investment program.