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Japan-Fiji Relations

January 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)

• Emergency Assistance to the Republic of Fiji in Response to the Floods Disaster (January 2012)
• Fiji Government's assistance to the students affected by the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake (Departure of the students) (10 January, 2012)
• Statement by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, on the Situation in Fiji (Lifting of the Public Emergency Regulations) (January 2012)
• Emergency Assistance to the Republic of the Fiji Islands in Response to a Cyclone Disaster (March 2010)
• Statement by the Press Secretary on the Recent Situation in Fiji (April 2009)
• Emergency Assistance for Flood Disaster in the Republic of the Fiji Islands (January 2009)
• Dispatch of Survey Mission on Climate Change to Tuvalu and Fiji (February 2008)
• Statement by Mr. Taro Aso, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the Coup in Fiji (December 2006)
• Statement by the Press Secretary on the Conflict between the Government and the Military Forces in Fiji (December 2006)
• Visit to Japan of the Honorable Laisenia Qarase, Chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of the Republic of the Fiji Islands, and Mrs. Leba Qarase (October 2002)
• Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Shigeo Uetake to Visit Pacific Islands (August 2002)
• Statement by the Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the General Election in the Republic of the Fiji Islands (September 2001)
• Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs Toshio Kojima's Attendance at the PIF Post-Forum Dialogue and Visit to Tonga and Fiji (Outline and Evaluation) (August 2001)
• Emergency Aid to Fiji for its General Elections (July 2001)
• Statement by the Press Secretary on the Situation in the Republic of Fiji (Ruling by the Fijian Court of Appeal) (March 2001)
• Statement by Foreign Minister Yohei Kono on the release of the hostages in Fiji (July 2000)
• Telephone Talks between Mr. Yohei Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, and Mr. Phil Goff, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand (May 2000)
• A Message from Foreign Minister Yohei Kono to the Fijian President Mara (May 2000)
• Statement by Foreign Minister Yohei Kono on the hostage Situation in Fiji (May 2000)
• Emergency Aid to Fiji for Flood Disaster Relief (February 1999)

Press Secretary's Press Conference on Fiji

• Embassy of Japan in Fiji Web Site
• Embassy of Fiji in Japan Web Site