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Hiroshi Suzuki (Ambassador) Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Hiroshi Suzuki (Ambassador) Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Wife: Eiko Suzuki

Hometown: Kyoto City

Age: 62 Years

Bio/Wiki
Profession • Diplomat
• Ambassador
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) in centimeters**- 173 cm**
in meters**- 1.73 m**
in feet & inches**- 5’ 8”**
Weight (approx.) in kilograms**- 70 kg**
in pounds**- 154 lbs**
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Salt & pepper
Diplomacy
Diplomat Journey • April 1985: Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• July 1988: Became a part of the Embassy of Japan in the United States

• August 1990: Moved to the Southwest Asia Division in the Asian Affairs Bureau

• July 1992: Became Deputy Director of the First North America Division of the North American Affairs Bureau

• February 1995: Promoted to Deputy Director of the WTO Division in the Economic Affairs Bureau

• January 1997: Appointed as Principal Deputy Director in the First West Europe Division of the European Affairs Bureau

• July 1999: Became a Political Counsellor at the Embassy of Japan in Italy

• December 2001: Continued as Political Counsellor at the Embassy of Japan in the Islamic Republic of Iran

• August 2004: Became Director of the Fourth Division within the Intelligence and Analysis Service

• October 2005: Handled additional responsibilities as Executive Secretary to Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda in August and later to Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe

• September 2006: Became the Spokesperson for International Press for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe


• January 2008: Became the Director of the International Press Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• January 2009: Appointed as Minister at the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Korea

• August 2011: Became Minister at the Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• December 2012-2020: Worked as the Executive Secretary to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

• July 2020: Appointed as Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, which included being the G7 and G20 Sherpa



• August 2022: Became an Advisor to the Special Secretariat for the State Funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe


• September 2022: Became the concurrent Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to India and the Kingdom of Bhutan
Personal Life
Date of Birth 5 June 1961 (Monday)
Age (as of 2023) 62 Years
Birthplace Kyoto City, Japan
Zodiac sign Gemini
Nationality Japanese
Hometown Kyoto City
School • Middle School, Kyoto City
• Senior High School, Kyoto City
College/University • The University of Tokyo
• The Fletcher School at Tufts University, Massachusetts
Educational Qualification • B.A. (completed in 1985)
• M.A. (completed in 1988)
Hobbies • Singing
• Travelling
• Reading books
• Playing sports (golf, tennis, and skiing)
Relationships & More
Marital Status Married
Family
Wife/Spouse Eiko Suzuki
Children He has one daughter.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Hiroshi Suzuki

  • Hiroshi Suzuki is a Japanese diplomat with a career of more than 3 decades in various significant roles within Japan’s administration, including serving as an ambassador to different countries.

  • He spent his childhood days in Uji City in Kyoto Prefecture.

  • During his second year of Senior High School, he participated in a student exchange program called the American Field Service, which took him to Milwaukee for a year where he saw diverse cultures, traditions, and societies in the United States. When he returned to Japan, he became interested in pursuing a diplomatic career and later became a diplomat.

  • He has a career of almost 38 years of Japanese foreign affairs diplomat.

    Hiroshi Suzuki with Narendra Modi (right) when he was posted as Japanese Ambassador to India

  • Hiroshi Suzuki is recognized for frequently sharing videos featuring Indian cuisine, clothing, and tourist destinations. check sources Twitter – Hiroshi Suzuki

    Hiroshi Suzuki during a visit to the Mumbai market

  • In August 2023, Hiroshi Suzuki gained widespread attention when he posted a video dancing to the song ‘Kaavaalaa’ from Rajinikanth ‘s film ‘Jailer ,’ alongside Japanese YouTuber Mayo Japan . This video went viral and caught the interest of many online users.

Kaavaalaa dance video with Japanese YouTuber Mayo san(@MayoLoveIndia )🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵
My Love for Rajinikanth continues … @Rajinikanth #Jailer #rajinifans

Video courtesy : Japanese Youtuber Mayo san and her team pic.twitter.com/qNTUWrq9Ig

— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) August 16, 2023

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