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March 2012

Basic Data

Diplomatic Relations:
1993. 5 Japan recognized the independence of Eritrea
1993. 9 Japan established a diplomatic relation with Eritrea
Japanese Nationals:
Number of Japanese nationals residing in Eritrea: 1 (as of 1 Julr 2011)
Trade with Japan (2010):
Exports: 151 million yen
Imports: 889,000 yen
Japan's Economic Cooperation:
List of Exchange of Notes
Loans: none
Grants: 12.086 billion yen
Technical Cooperation: 1.747 billion yen

VIP Visits

From Japan to Eritrea:
2006 Japan-AU parliamentary Friendship League
From Eritrea to Japan:
Year Name
1995 Foreign Minister Petros Solomon
1995 Minister of Information and Culture Beraki Gebresellassie
1995 Minister of Water Resources Saleh Meky
1998 Acting Minister of Land, Water and Environment Berhane Abrehe
2001 Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Said Abldulleh
2003 President Isaias Afwerki
2004 Minister of National Development Woldai Futur
2005 Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Said Abldulleh
2008 Minister of Fisheries Ahmed Haji
2008 President Isaias Afwerki
2008 Minister of Education Semere Russom
2010 Minister of Health Amina Nurhussein

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