Japan-Zimbabwe Relations (Basic Data)

July 2012

Basic Data

Diplomatic Relations:: Established in Apr., 1980
Japanese Nationals:: Number of Japanese nationals residing in Zimbabwe: 231(Dec., 1999)
Trade with Japan (1998):: Exports: 19,606 million Yen(ferro-alloy, tobacco, nickel bullion, etc.); Imports: 12,041 million Yen(trucks, automobile)
Direct Investment from Japan:: Cumulative total as of March 31 1994: $ 3.4 million
Japan's Economic Cooperation:: List of Exchange of Notes; Loans: 38,065 million Yen; Grants: 43,061 million Yen; Technical cooperation:10,137 million Yen

From Japan to Zimbabwe:

Year	Name
1991	State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Muneo Suzuki
1994	State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Shozo Azuma
1997	Minister of Health and Welfare, Junichiro Koizumi

From Zimbabwe to Japan:

Year	Name
1989	President, Robert G. Mugabe
1993	Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr.N.Shamuyarira(TICAD)
1995	Vice-President, Joshua Nkomo
1996	Minister of Foreign Affairs, Isack Mudenge
1998	Commissioner of Planning, National Economic Planning Commission, R.Hove

Malawi Youth Invitation Programme(2 to 3 persons per year)