Japan-Myanmar Relations (Basic Data) 
July 2012
Basic Data
- Diplomatic Relations:
- Established in November 1954
- Number of Residents:
- Number of Japanese Nationals residing in Myanmar: 635 (Oct. 2004)
- Number of Myanmar Nationals residing in Japan: 5,600 (Dec. 2003)
- Trade with Japan (2004 Fiscal Year):
- Exports: 19.4 billion yen (marine products (esp. prawn), sesame, pulse, timber)
- Imports: 11.3 billion yen (transportation machinery, construction machinery)
- Direct Investment from Japan:
- Cumulative total from 1988 to 2003: $212.57 million
- Japan's Economic Cooperation:
- List of Exchange of Notes
- Loans: 0
- Grants: 992 million yen (2003 Fiscal Year)
- Technical Cooperation: 1.65 billion yen (2003 Fiscal Year)
VIP Visits
- From Japan to Myanmar (since 1995)
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Year Name Oct. 1997 State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Masahiko Koumura Oct. 2002 Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoriko Kawaguchi Jun. 2003 Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Tetsuro Yano - From Myanmar to Japan (since 1995)
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Year Name Oct. 1995 Vice-Chairman of the State Law and Order Restoration Council, General Maung Aye Nov. 1995 Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Ohn Gyaw May 1996 Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Ohn Gyaw Jun. 1998 Deputy Prime Minister, Vice Admiral Maung Maung Khin Jun. 1999 Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Win Aung Jun. 2000 Secretary 1 of the State Peace and Development Council, General Khin Nyunt Jul. 2003 Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Khin Maung Win Dec. 2003 Prime Minister, General Khin Nyunt Dec. 2003 Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Win Aung May 2005 Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Nyan Win
Cultural Grant (cumulative total fiscal 1975-2004)
404.2 million yen (Cultural Grant Aid)
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