Toshikatsu Matsuoka

Japanese Minister of Agriculture

Toshikatsu Matsuoka - Japanese Minister of Agriculture
Born

1945
80 years ago

Died

May 28th, 2007
18 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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