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Ms Bokova replaces outgoing Director General Koichiro Matsuura of Japan who has led the organisation for two terms.
UNESCO: Irina Bokova of Bulgaria elected as UNESCO's 10th Director General
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UNESCO's Director-General, Mr. Koichiro Matsuura, said in his opening remarks that he was pleased that UNESCO had been invited to play the lead co-ordinating role in the organization of the seminar.
UNESCO: Communication and Information
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Koichiro Matsuura, presidente de dicha plataforma, el Sr.
UNESCO: SERVICIO DE PRENSA
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The Venice Office staff would also like to sincerely thank Mr Koichiro Matsuura, the departing Director-General, for his effective leadership, support and encouragement to continue to develop and implement high quality activities in science and culture in the SEE Region.
UNESCO: OFFICE IN VENICE
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The Director-General was also presented with the "Appeal of Tomorrow's Kyoto Cultural Heritage Platform" by its President Mr. Koichiro Matsuura -- a Platform that was established to ensure the long-term protection of cultural heritage in the city of Kyoto following the earthquake and tsunami that affected Japan in March 2011.
UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES
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The Director-General's visit was concluded by her participation in the roundtable hosted by Tomorrow's Kyoto Cultural Heritage Platform, together with Mr. Koichiro Matsuura, the President of the Platform, Mr. Raitei Arima, Director of the Kyoto Buddhist Organization, Mr. Keiji Yamadan Governor of Kyoto Prefecture, Mr. Daisaku Kadokawa, Mayor of Kyoto, and Mr. Ghenshitsu Sen, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
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