Japan-Tanzania Relations 
January 2011
Basic Data
- Diplomatic Relations:
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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:
- 346 (as of October 2009)
- Trade with Japan (2008):
- Exports to Japan: 13.99 billion yen (mineral, coffee, precious metal, sesame)
Imports from Japan: 25.22 billion yen (transportation, machinery) - Japan's Economic Cooperation (cumulative total as of 2008):
- List of Exchange of Notes
- Loans: 33.5 billion yen
Grants: 145.8 billion yen
Technical cooperation: 65.0 billion yen
VIP Visits (after 1997)
- From Japan to Tanzania:
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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:
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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)
- Statement by the Press Secretary/ Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, on the Presidential Election of the United Republic of Tanzania (November 2010)
- Visit to the Republic of South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania by Mr. Katsuya Okada, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan (April 2010)
- Visit to Japan by Hon. Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda, Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, and H.E. Mama Tunu Pinda (March 2010)
- Exchange of Notes for Grant Aid for the United Republic of Tanzania (the Project for Widening of the New Bagamoyo Road [Detailed Design]) (February 2010)
- Exchange of Notes for Grant Aid for the United Republic of Tanzania (the Project for the Improvement of Masasi-Mangaka Road [3rd of 3 Stages]) (December 2009)
- Japanese ODA Loan to the United Republic of Tanzania (December 2009)
- Exchange of Notes for Grant Aid for the United Republic of Tanzania (the Project for HIV/AIDS Control) (September 2009)
- Japanese ODA Loan to the United Republic of Tanzania (March 2009)
- Exchange of Notes concerning Grant Aid to the United Republic of Tanzania for Poverty Reduction Strategy (March 2009)
- Surveys for the Improvement of Harbor and Transportation Infrastructures in Ghana (October 2008)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on Inauguration of H.E. Mr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, as Chair of the African Union (AU) (February 2008)
- Visit of H.E.Masahiro Koumura, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan to Kenya and Tanzania (January 2008)
- Overview and Evaluation (January 8, 2008)
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister Masahiko Koumura (January 5, 2008) (January 6, 2008)
- Speech by H.E. Mr. Masahiko Koumura, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan "Japan and Tanzania: Partners towards a Vibrant Africa" (January 4, 2008)
- Visit to Japan by Hon. Bernard Kamillius Membe, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation of the United Republic of Tanzania (May 2007)
- Mr. Masayoshi Hamada, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Attend the Fourth Africa-Asia Business Forum to be Held in Tanzania and Visit Uganda (February 2007)
- Visit to Japan by H.E. Mr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania (October 2006)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Presidential Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania (December 2005)
- Dispatch of Japan's Election Observers for Tanzania's Presidential and Parliamentary Elections (October 2005)
- Assistance for Basic Education for Out of School Children in Tanzania (December 2003)
- The Visit to Africa and the United Kingdom of Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs Yoshitaka Sakurada (Outline and Significance) (April 2001)
- Dispatch of Electoral Observation Personnel for the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania (October 2000)
- The Dispatch of Ambassador on Special Mission to the Funeral of His Excellency Dr. Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the First President of the United Republic of Tanzania (October 1999)
- Statement of Foreign Minister Yohei Kono at the demise of His Excellency Dr. Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the former President of the United Republic of Tanzania (October 1999)
- Visit to Japan of His Excellency Mr. Benjamin William Mkapa, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, and Mrs. Mkapa (December 13-17, 1998)
- The Significance of the Visit to Japan by His Excellency Mr. Benjamin William Mkapa, President of the United Republic of Tanzania (December 1998)
Press Secretary's Press Conference/Media FAQ on Tanzania
| Year | Month | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | January | 11 |
| 2006 | March | 7 |
| 2005 | August | 26 |
| July | 14 |
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