Japan-Sao Tome and Principe Relations (Basic Data)

November 2012

Basic Data

Diplomatic Relations:: 22 July, 1975 (Date of recognition of the State)
Japanese Nationals:: Number of Japanese nationals residing in the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe: 1 (as of Oct. 2011)
Trade with Japan (2011):: Exports: 1.68 million yen (cacao); Imports: 158 million yen (re-exports, automobiles, etc.)
Japan's Economic Cooperation (cumulative total until fiscal 2010):: List of Exchange of Notes; Loans: none; Grants: 5,424 million yen; Technical cooperation: 708 million yen

From Japan to the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe:

None

From the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe to Japan:

Year	Name
Jul. 2005	Minister of Economy, Hon. Mr. Gandencio Luis Da COSTA（The 2005 World Exposition, Aichi.Japan）
Apr.2007	Minister of Economy, H.E. Ms. Cristina-Maria FERDINANDES DIAS
Mar.2008	Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, H.E. Mr. Gracias Martins Da SILVA Travares
May.2008	Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Ovidio Manuel Barbosa PEQUENO（TICAD IV）
Mar.2009	Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, H.E. Mr. Jose Luis XAVIER MENDES
Oct.2010	Minister of Public Works and Natural Resources, H.E.Mr. Carios Manuel VILA NOVA（the 10th Meetiong of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity）