Japan-Sao Tome and Principe Relations
May 2010
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. 2009)
- Trade with Japan (2009):
- Exports: 2.55 million yen (cacao, coffee, etc.)
- Imports: 357 million yen (automobiles, etc.)
- Direct Investment from Japan (cumulative total fiscal 1951-1998):
- None
- Japan's Economic Cooperation (cumulative total until fiscal 2008):
- List of Exchange of Notes
- Loans: none
- Grants: 4,929 million yen
- Technical cooperation: 680 million yen
VIP Visits
- 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 2005 Jul. Minister of Economy, Hon. Mr. Gandencio Luis Da COSTA 2007 Apr. Minister of Economy, H.E. Ms. Cristina-Maria FERDINANDES DIAS 2008 Mar. Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, H.E. Mr. Gracias Martins Da SILVA Travares 2008 May Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Ovidio Manuel Barbosa PEQUENO 2009 Mar. Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, H.E. Mr. Jose Luis XAVIER MENDES
- Exchange of Notes for Grant Aid (Food Aid) for the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (January 2010)
- Food Aid through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) (March 2007)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Presidential Election in the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (August 2006)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Presidential Election in the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (August 2001)
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