Japan-Uganda Relations (Basic Data)

May 2010

Basic Data

Diplomatic Relations:

1997	Japan established an embassy in Uganda
1994	The embassy reopened
1987	The embassy closed
1973	Uganda established once an embassy in Tokyo.
1962	Japan officially recognized Uganda when she achieved independence

Japanese Nationals:

84 (as of October 1, 1998)

Trade with Japan:

Exports to Japan: $4.55 million (oilseeds, tobacco, coffee)

Imports form Japan: $38.13 million (transportation, machinery)

Direct Investment from Japan:

Cumulative total as of 1998, 5 projects, 212 million yen

Japan's Economic Cooperation:

List of Exchange of Notes

Loans: 7.2 billion yen

Grants: 23.6 billion yen

Technical cooperation: 5.1 billion yen

From Japan to Uganda:

Year	Name
1999	Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary, Muneo Suzuki
1988	Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Takujiro Hamada

From Uganda to Japan:

Year	Name
1999	Minister of State for Information, Basoga Nsadhu
1998	Minister of State for Planning and Investment, Sam K. Kutesa
1998	Minister of State for Regional Cooperation, Rebecca Kadaga
1994	President, Yoweri k. Museveni
1993	President, Yoweri K. Museveni
2004	Prime Minister, Apolo Robin Nsibambi

Cultural Grants Cooperation:

1993	Gymnastic appliances (48 million yen)
1988	Lighting apparatus and audio equipments (47 million yen)
1980	School science experimental equipments (25 million yen)

Japan Foundation Programs:

1998	Japanese language training course for diplomat
	Dispatch a lecturer (Prof. Akai)
	Dispatch a Japanese Performing Arts (a dancer, Ms. Ito)
	Art exhibition (Kokeshi)
	Book Donation
1997	TV program production support

204.7 million yen (Cultural Grant Aid)