Japan-Tuvalu Relations (Basic Data)

May 2012

Basic Data

Diplomatic Relations:

Established in 1979

Japanese Nationals:

Number of Japanese nationals residing in Tuvalu: 1 (Oct, 1998)

Trade with Japan (1998):

Imports: 109 million yen (1997) (machinery)

Exports: None

Japan's Economic Cooperation:

List of Exchange of Notes
Grants: US$ 0.64 million in 1998: Cumulative total as of December 31, 1998: US$ 17.71 million
Technical cooperation: US$ 0.41 million in 1998: Cumulative total as of December 31, 1998: US$ 8.16 million

From Japan to Tuvalu

none

From Tuvalu to Japan

Year	Name
1988	Prime Minister, Dr Tomasi Puapua
1990	Prime Minister, Mr. Bikenibeu Paeniu (Ceremonies of the Accession to the Throne)
1993	Prime Minister, Mr. Bikenibeu Paeniu
1995	Prime Minister, Mr. Kamuta Latasi
1997	Prime Minister, Mr. Bikenibeu Paeniu (Japan-SPF Summit)