Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said in a statement that Japan hoped to promptly nominate someone most appropriate as a candidate.

The Finance Ministry declined to comment on the reported nomination of Kanda.

• Potential Successor: Japan is reportedly supporting Masato Kanda, a former top financial diplomat, as the next ADB President.
• Statement from Finance Minister: Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki mentioned that Japan aims to nominate the most suitable candidate promptly.
• Finance Ministry Response: The Finance Ministry has not commented on the nomination of Kanda.
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