Veteran Japan hand Greene becomes interim US envoy in Tokyo - Pending Rham Emmanuel
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has installed a new representative in Japan to handle ambassador duties until President Joe Biden's presumed nominee, Rahm Emanuel, can be sworn in.
Raymond Greene assumed the role of U.S. charge d'affaires ad interim in Japan on Saturday, filling the post vacated by predecessor Joseph Young in June.
Greene, a 25-year career diplomat at the State Department, previously held such posts as director for Japan and East Asian economic affairs at the National Security Council. He has had other Japan-related assignments as well: As U.S. consul general in Okinawa, Greene played an intermediary role between the Japanese and U.S. governments for Operation Tomodachi, the American forces' aid effort following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan.
"I just assumed the position of Charge d'Affaires at @USEmbassyTokyo," Greene tweeted from his official account on Monday. "It is a special honor and an important time to rejoin the embassy team. I am excited to resume my life-long work to promote the #USJapanAlliance."
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