Japan-Zimbabwe Relations 
January 2010
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
VIP Visits
- From Japan to Zimbabwe:
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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:
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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
Cultural Exchanges
Malawi Youth Invitation Programme(2 to 3 persons per year)
- Exchange of Notes for Grant Aid for the Republic of Zimbabwe (The Project for Infectious Diseases Prevention for Children) through the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (January 2010)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Situation in Zimbabwe (February 2009)
- Emergency Grant Aid to Tackle the Cholera Outbreak in the Republic of Zimbabwe (December 2008)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Situation in Zimbabwe (Signing of Agreement between the Ruling and Opposition Parties) (September 2008)
- Statement by Foreign Minister Koumura on the Situation in Zimbabwe (Presidential Run-off) (June 2008)
- G8 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Zimbabwe (June 2008)
- Statement by Foreign Minister Koumura on the current Situation in Zimbabwe (June 2008)
- G8 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Zimbabwe (April 2008)
- Assistance for "Enhancing Food Security through Empowerment of Schools" Project in Zimbabwe (November 2006)
- Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe through the World Food Programme (WFP) (August 2005)
- Parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe (April 2005)
- Assistance for Supporting Children and Adolescents Affected by HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe (January 2004)
- Dispatch of Election Observers for the Presidential Election in the Republic of Zimbabwe (February 2002)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Parliamentary Election in the Republic of Zimbabwe (June 2000)
- Dispatch of Election Observers for the Parliamentary Election in the Republic of Zimbabwe (June 2000)
- Statement by the Press Secretary on the Situation in Zimbabwe (April 2000)
- Emergency Assistance to Zimbabwe for Flood Disaster (March 2000)
Press Secretary's Press Conference on Zimbabwe
| Year | Month | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | April | 5 |
| 2004 | January | 6 |
| 2002 | March | 1 |
| 2000 | June | 23, 30 |
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