Japan-Tanzania Relations (Basic Data)

February 2012

Basic Data

Diplomatic Relations:

Year	Diplomatic Relations
1961	Independence of Tanganyika (official recognition)
1964	The United Republic of Tanzania was formed by the Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar
1966	The Japanese Embassy was established in Tanzania
1970	The Tanzanian Embassy was established in Tokyo

Japanese Nationals:

374 (as of October 2011)

Trade with Japan (2010):

Exports to Japan: 13.57 billion yen (mineral, coffee, precious metal, sesame)
Imports from Japan: 26.40 billion yen (transport, machinery)

Japan's Economic Cooperation (cumulative total as of 2009):

Loans: 42.6 billion yen
Grants: 150.2 billion yen
Technical cooperation: 67.3 billion yen

From Japan to Tanzania:

Year	Name
1997	Mr. Junichiro Koizumi, Minister of Health and Welfare
1999	Mr. Keizo Takemi, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs
1999	Mr. Muneo Suzuki, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary
1999	H.I.H. the Prince and Princess Takamado
2001	Mr. Yoshitaka Sakurada, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs
2003	Mr. Tetsuro Yano, Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs
2005	Mr. Katsuyuki Kawai, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs
2005	Mr. Tetsuro Yano, Dispatch of Ambassador on Special Mission
2007	Mr. Masayoshi Hamada, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs
2008	Mr. Masahiko Koumura, Minister for Foreign Affairs
2008	Mr. Nobuhide Minorikawa, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs
2010	Mr. Katsuya Okada, Minister for Foreign Affairs

From Tanzania to Japan:

Year	Name
1998	Hon. Jakaya M. Kikwete, Minister of Foreign Affairs
1998	Hon. Frederic T. Sumaye Prime Minister(TICAD II)
1998	H.E. Mr. Benjamin W. Mkapa, President
2001	Hon. Wilson M. Masilingi, Minister of State in charge of Good Governance
2001	Hon. Abdallah O, Kigoda, Minister of State in charge of Planning and Privatisation
2002	Hon. Edward N. Lowasa, Minister for Water and Livestock Development
2003	H.E. Mr. Benjamin W. Mkapa, President(TICADIII)
2004	Hon. Basil P. Mramba, Minister for Finance
2004	Hon. Jakaya M. Kikwete, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
2004	Hon. Juma Ngasongwa, Minister for Industry and Trade
2004	H.E. Mr. Benjamin W. Mkapa, President
2005	Hon. Ali M. Shein, Vice President(Aichi Expo)
2006	H.E. Mr. Jakaya M. Kikwete, President
2007	Hon. Bernard Membe, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
2008	H.E. Mr. Jakaya M. Kikwete, President, , Hon. Bernard Membe, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mustafa Mkullo, Minister for Finance and Economy(TICAD IV)
2008	H.E. Mr. Jakaya M. Kikwete, President, , Hon. Mustafa Mkullo, Minister for Finance and Economy(G8 Toyako Summit)
2009	Hon. William M. Ngeleja, Minister for Energy and Minerals(Invitation by ICEP)
2010	Hon. Mizengo Peter Pinda, Prime Minister
2010	H.E. Mr. Benjamin W. Mkapa, Former President (OB Summit)

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