Masafumi Ishii
Former Japanese Ambassador to Belgium and NATO
Masafumi Ishii is Special Adjunct Professor of the Faculty of Law, Gakushuin University, where he teaches international law. Prior to that, he was Ambassador of Japan to Indonesia (until 2020) He graduated from Tokyo University and joined MOFA in 1980. His posts in Tokyo include Director for Policy Planning, Special Assistant to the Foreign Minister, Director General for Global Issues and Legal Advisor. His overseas experience covers Washington DC, where he served twice, London, Belgium and NATO as the Ambassador. He has frequently participated in international seminars and symposium and is well known for his policy planning insight as well as his long-term experience in working with partners in ASEAN countries.
