Japan-Fiji Relations (Basic Data)

August 2012

Basic Data

Diplomatic relations:: Established in October 1970
Japanese Nationals:: Number of Japanese nationals residing in the Republic of the Fiji Islands: 242 (Oct, 1998)
Trade with Japan:: Imports: 5,450 million yen (1997) (automobile, machinery etc.); Exports: 4,303 million yen (1997) (wood, sugar, fish)
Japan's Economic Cooperation:: List of Exchange of Notes; Grants: US$ 11.26 million in 1998; Cumulative total as of December 31, 1998: US$ 75.61 million; Technical cooperation: US$ 7.97 million in 1998; Cumulative total as of December 31, 1998: US$ 120.61 million

VIP Visits

From Japan to Republic of the Fiji Islands

Year	Name
1985	Prime Minister, Mr. Yasuhiro Nakasone
1985	Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Shintaro Abe
1987	Minister Foreign Affairs, Mr. Tadashi Kuranari
1991	Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Vice-Minister, Mr. Muneo Suzuki
1994	Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Vice-Minister, Mr. Hakuo Yanagisawa

From Republic of the Fiji Islands to Japan

Year	Name
1980,85,88,90	Prime Minister, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
1989,90	President, Ratu Sir Penaia Kanatabatu Ganilau
1991	Prime Minister, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
1994	Prime Minister, Major-General Sitiveni Rabuka
1995, 1996	Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Filipe Bole
1997	Prime Minister, Major-General Sitiveni Rabuka Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Filipe Bole
2002	Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase

Cultural Exchange, etc.

Japan and the Republic of the Fiji Islands have been enjoying friendly and cooperative relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1970. Such relations have been developed through exchange of visits, Japan's economic cooperation, etc.

The Republic of the Fiji Islands is the second largest country among the Pacific island countries, next to Papua New Guinea. It has a well established Government and it is geographically placed at the centre of the South Pacific region. Many international/regional organizations and diplomatic corps, including the Japanese Embassy which is also accredited to several neighboring countries, are based in Fiji. Japan and Fiji have been enjoying very friendly and cooperative relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1970. Japan has been extending its economic cooperation to Fiji, and ministerial visits are frequent between the two countries. Fiji is known for her natural beauty such as blue coral sea and clear sky. 35 to 45 thousand Japanese people visit Fiji every year for sightseeing or business.

Cultural Grant (cumulative total fiscal 1975-2004)

504.7 million yen (Cultural Grant Aid)

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