Japan-Mozambique Relations (Basic Data)

February 2012

Basic Data

Diplomatic Relations:: Established in January 1977.
Japanese Nationals:: Number of Japanese nationals residing in Mozambique: 110 (October 2007)
Trade with Japan (2007):: Exports: 9.636 million dollars (shrimps, cigars, sesame); Imports: 64.777 million dollars (vehicles and vessels, mineral products, machinery)
Direct Investment from Japan:: Cumulative total as of December 31, 1998: 4.97 billion yen; Number of Japanese companies: two
Japan's Economic Cooperation (cumulative total until Fiscal Year 2006):: List of Exchange of Notes; Loans: 3.282 billion yen; Grants: 75.25 billion yen; Technical cooperation: 6.867 billion yen

VIP Visits

From Japan to Mozambique:

Year	Name
1993	State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Kouji Kakizawa Mr. Antonio Inoki, member of House of Councillors Mr. Muneo Suzuki, member of House of Representatives Secretary of Defense Keisuke Nakanishi
1994	State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Shouzou Azuma Mr. Muneo Suzuki, member of House of Representatives (twice) Mr. Naoto Kan, President of Foreign Affairs Commission of the House of Representatives Secretary of Defense Tokuichiro Tamazawa (twice) Mr. Muneo Suzuki, member of House of Representatives
1999	State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Keizo Takemi
2000	Mr. Tetsuro Yano, member of House of Councillors Mr. Muneo Suzuki, member of House of Representatives
2002	Mr. Seiken Sugiura, Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs
2003	Mr. Tetsuro Yano, Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs
2004	Japan-AU Parliamentary Friendship League
2005	Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mr. Keishiro Fukushima Mr. Asahiko Mihara, member of House of Representatives
2006	Japan-AU Parliamentary Friendship League Mr. Yoshinori Ohno, member of House of Representatives

From Mozambique to Japan:

Year	Name
1984	Foreign Minister Joaquim Chissano
1986	President Samora Machel and wife Foreign Minister Pascoal Mocumbi
1989	Minister of Cooperation Velloso Mr. Madeira, Foreign Affairs Advisor for President
1990	Prime Minister Machungo
1993	Foreign Minister Pascoal Mocumbi
1996	Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Leonardo Simao
1998	Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy John Kachamila President Joaquim Chissano
1999	Minister of Education Arnaldo Nhavoto
2001	Prime Minister Mocumbi
2001	Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Leonardo Simao
2003	President Joaquim Chissano Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Leonardo Simao
2004	Secretary General of Frelimo, Armando Guebuza
2006	Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Alcinda Abreu Minister of Health, Ivo Garrido Minister for the President for Diplomatic Issues, Francisco Caetano José Madeira
2007	President Armando Guebuza Minister of Planning and Development, Aiuba Cuereneia Minister of Transport and Communication, António Francisco Munguambe Minister of Science and Technology, Venáncio Massingue Minister of Health, Ivo Garrido

Cultural Grant (cumulative total fiscal 1975-2004)

120.2 million yen (Cultural Grant Aid)

Recent Trends

Between May 1993 and January 1995, Japan contributed with Onumoz UN Operation in Mozambique, dispatching personnel for headquarter services (5 personnel), transportation and coordination services (48 personnel) and election verification services (15 personnel, including 4 public officials).

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