Toshikatsu Matsuoka
Japanese Minister of Agriculture
Born
1945
80 years ago
Died
May 28th, 2007
17 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Served as Japan's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries from 2006 until death in 2007. Involved in various agricultural policies and initiatives during tenure. Contributed to discussions around food security and rural development. Held a significant role in responding to issues such as agricultural subsidies and international trade agreements that affected Japan's agriculture sector.
Served as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries from 2006 to 2007
Participated in food security discussions
Engaged in policies regarding agricultural subsidies
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