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First President, Takeshi Watanabe, 24 November 1966
He served until November 1972, when poor health forced him to retire before completing his second term. During his farewell speech, he said goodbye in 10 languages.

Takeshi Watanabe, First ADB President.

From ADB Quarterly Newsletter, January 1970.

President Watanabe welcomes visiting Asian journalists.

President Watanabe is interviewed by Ms. T. Abella of Voice of America.

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