Japan-Angola Relations 
May 2009
BASIC DATA
- Diplomatic Relations:
- Established in September 1976.
- Japanese Nationals:
- Number of Japanese nationals residing in Angola: 101 (November 2008)
- Trade with Japan (2006):
- Exports: 32.92 billion yen (petroleum, fish and shellfish, animal food)
- Imports: 2.65 billion yen (cars, machinery parts, steel products)
- Direct Investment from Japan:
- Two Japanese companies have set up operations in Angola.
- Japan's Economic Cooperation (cumulative total until Fiscal Year 2006):
- List of Exchange of Notes
- Loans: none
- Grants: 32.65 billion yen
- Technical cooperation: 3.21 billion yen
VIP Visits
- Japan to Angola:
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Year Name 1989: UNICEF Amity Ambassador Tetsuko Kuroyanagi 1994: Mr. Masakuni Murakami, member of House of Councillors 1998: Mr. Tetsuro Yano, member of House of Councillors 2000: Mr. Tetsuro Yano, member of House of Councillors 2001: Mr. Tetsuro Yano, member of House of Councillors 2002: Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoriko Kawaguchi 2002: Mr. Tetsuro Yano, member of House of Councillors 2003: Mr. Tetsuro Yano, Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs 2004: Mr. Tetsuro Yano, member of House of Councillors 2005: Japan-AU Parliamentary Friendship League 2007: UNICEF Amity Ambassador Tetsuko Kuroyanagi 2008: Mr. Tetsuro Yano, member of House of Councillors - From Angola to Japan:
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Year Name 1989,1991 and 1992: Minister of Foreign Affairs Van-Dunem 1993: Minister of Commerce and Tourism Dias 1995: Prime Minister Maecolino J.C. Moco
Minister of Foreign Affairs Venancio da S. Moura
Minister of Oil Albina F. de Assis
Secretary of Cabinet of Ministers Feijo1995: Minister of Geology and Mines Dias
Minister of Fisheries and Environment Marta de F. M. Jardim1998: Minister of Public Administration Employment and Social Security Antonio D.P. Costa Neto 1999: Secretary of Cabinet of Ministers, Van-Dunem 2001: President José Eduardo dos Santos 2001: Minister of Hotels and Tourism, Valentin 2001: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Miranda 2002: Minister of Commerce, Hossi 2003: Minister of Finance, Morais 2003: Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Jaime 2004: Minister of Planning, Lourenço 2005: Minister of Interior, Van-Dunem 2005: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Miranda 2005: Prime Minister Dias dos Santos 2007: Minister of Transport, Brandão 2007: Minister of Industry, David 2007: Minister of Science and Technology, Ngandajina 2008: Prime Minister Dias dos Santos
Recent Trends
In 2007, Nippon Keidanren dispatched a study mission which is composed by 50 members from trading company, manufacturer, financial institution and ministries in order to examine situation of Angolan economy and resources, to exchange views with Angolan government and to study demining activities.
- The First Round of the Negotiation on the Investment Agreement Between Japan and the Republic of Angola (March 2010)
- Visit to Japan by H.E. Mr. João Bernardo de Miranda, Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Angola (August 2005)
- Support to School Feeding Programme in Angola (May 2005)
- Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoriko Kawaguchi's Visit to Ethiopia and Angola and Attendance at the World Summit on Sustainable Development (Johannesburg Summit) (August 2002)
- Statement by Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the Signing of a Ceasefire Agreement between the Angolan National Armed Forces and the Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) Forces (April 2002)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Signing of a Ceasefire Memorandum between the Angolan National Armed Forces and the Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) Forces (April 2002)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Train Attack in Angola (August 2001)
- Visit to Japan of His Excellency Mr. José Eduardo dos Santos, President of the Republic of Angola and Mrs. dos Santos (January 2001)
- Emergency Assistance for Internally Displaced Persons in Angola (December 2000)
Press Secretary's Press Conference on Angola
| Year | Month | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | March | 4 |
| 2002 | April | 2 |
| 2000 | December | 22 |
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