Japan-Libya Relations
September 2011
BASIC DATA
- Diplomatic Relations:
- Established in 1957. Embassy of Japan in Libya was opened in 1973.
- Embassy of Libya opened in Japan in 1971, renamed to 'People's Bureau' in 1980.
- Japanese Nationals:
- Number of Japanese Nationals residing in Libya: 130 (March 2009)
- Number of Libyan Nationals residing in Japan: 36 (December 2006)
- Economical Assistance:
- As the DAC list is revised in December 2005, Libya is added to the ODA list. Starting 2008, technological assistance is implemented (electronics and medical radiation training).
- Cultural Exchange
- (1) Providing scholarships to 2-3 students annually to study in Japan
- (2) Judo experts exchange ( 5 from Japan and 3 from Libya)
- (3) Exhibition "Desert is not silent" (Art exhibition of Libyan modern archeology) held (April 2005).
- (4) Libya was an official participant of The 2005 World Exposition Aichi, Japan.
- (5) In 2007, Japanese movie screenings, J-pop group performance and Japanese kite workshop were held as a 50th year commemoration of diplomatic relations.
- Trade with Japan(2007):
- Exports to Japan: 480 million Yen (Seafood)
- Imports from Japan: 2,950 million Yen (automobiles, steel, tire tubes)
- Direct Investment from Japan:
- None
VIP Visits
- From Japan to Libya:
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Year Name 1998 Japan-Libya Friendship Association Mission (Headed by former Foreign Minister Koji Kakizawa) 1999 Delegation to attend a trade and investment symposium (Headed by former Foreign Minister Koij Kakizawa) 2000 Senior State-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Kiyohiro Araki 2004 Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Ichiro Aizawa 2004 Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Keishiro Fukushima 2005 AU Parliamentary Friendship League of Japan, Delegation of Northern Africa ( Leader: former Minister for Science and Technology Kouji Omi) 2006 Delegation of friendship and association of Japan and Libya (former Minister for Foreign Affairs Nobutaka Machimura and former Ministry for Foreign Affairs Kouji Kakizawa ) 2006 Minister of Science and Technology Policy Iwao Matsuda (Special Envoy of the Prime Minister) 2006 Aide of the Prime Minister Yuriko Koike (Charge of National Security Issue) 2007 Minister Science and Technology Policy Iwao Matsuda 2007 Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya 2007 Delegation of friendship and association of Japan and Libya (Leader: former Ministry for Foreign Affairs Kouji Kakizawa) 2008 Minister of Science and Technology Policy Iwao Matsuda 2009 Minister of Science and Technology Policy Iwao Matsuda - From Libya to Japan:
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Year Name 2000 Secretary for Economy and Trade Dr. Zlitini 2001 Chairman of Soccer Association Saddi Kaddafi 2002 President National Petroleum Dr.Zlitini (The Eighth International Energy Forum) 2003 National People's Committee for International Cooperation in charge of International Liason Deputy Secretary Mohamed Al-Taher Hamouda Siala (TICAD III) 2004 National People's Committee for International Cooperation in charge of International Liason Deputy Secretary Mohamed Al-Taher Hamouda Siala 2005 Kadhafi Development Foundation President Saif Al Islam Kadhafi 2006 National Oil Corporation of Libya President Dr. Shokri Ghanem (former Prime Minister) 2006 General People's Committee Secretary Matuq Muhammad Matuq (Secretary of Workforce Training and Employment) 2008 National People's Committee for International Cooperation in charge of International Liason Deputy Secretary Mohamed Al-Taher Hamouda Siala (Special Envoy of Colonel Gaddafi) 2008 National People's Committee for International Cooperation in charge of International Liason Deputy Secretary Muhammad Omar Al Balani (Vice Minister) (TICAD IV) 2009 National People's Committee for International Cooperation in charge of International Liason Deputy Secretary Muhammad Omar Al Balani (Vice Minister)
- Dispatch of a Government-Private Sector Joint Mission on Economy to Libya (January 26, 2012)
- Regarding the Reopening of the Embassy of Japan in Libya(October 31, 2011)
- Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan on the Situation in Libya (October 2011)
- Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan on the Situation in Libya (August 2011)
- Dispatch of a Fact-Finding Mission to Benghazi (July 2011)
- Contact Group on Libya: Chairs Conclusions (May 2011)
- Measures the addition of the list to freeze the assets of Leader Muammar Al Qadhafi, and his related entities in Libya (March 2011)
- Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, on military action against Libya under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 (March 2011)
- Statement by Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the Adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 concerning the situation in Libya (March 2011)
- Emergency Grant Aid for the People Affected by the Armed Clashes in Libya (March 2011)
- Measures to freeze the assets of Leader Muammar Al Qadhafi, and his related entities in Libya and to prohibit the importation of weapons from Libya (March 2011)
- Statement by Mr. Seiji Maehara, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the Adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 concerning the situation in Libya (February 2011)
- Statement by the Press Secretary, on demonstrations in Bahrain, Yemen and Libya (February 2011)
- Mr. Takeshi Iwaya, Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Visit Libya (May 2007)
- Statement by Mr. Taro Aso, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the US's Restoration of Full Diplomatic Relations with Libya (May 2006)
- Visit to Japan of Judo Athletes from the Middle East (January 2006)
- Japan-Libya Consultations on Disarmament and Non-proliferation Issue (Summary) (June 30, 2004)
- Visit by Special Envoy of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan, Ichiro Aisawa to Egypt and Libya (Overview and Results) (June 2004)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Adoption of IAEA Board of Governors' Resolution concerning Libya's Nuclear Issue (March 2004)
- Statement by Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on Libya's Signing of the IAEA Additional Protocol (March 2004)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Entry into Force of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) for Libya (February 2004)
- Statement by Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the Decision by Libya to Abandon Weapons of Mass Destruction (December 2003)
- Comment by the Press Secretary on the Enactment of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Extension Act of 2001 (August 2001)
- Statement by Foreign Minister Masahiko Koumura on the Extradition of Two Suspects in the Lockerbie Incident (April 1999)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on Libya's Decision on the Two Lockerbie Suspects (March 1999)
Press Secretary's Press Conference on Libya
| Year | Month | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | March | 12 |
| February | 6 | |
| 2000 | February | 25 |
| 1999 | April | 6 |
| March | 26 |
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