Japan-Vanuatu Relations (Basic Data) 
May 2012
Basic Data
- Diplomatic Relations:
- Established in January 1981
- Japanese Nationals:
- Number of Japanese residing in Vanuatu: 48 (Oct. 1998)
- Trade with Japan (1997):
- Exports: $9,000 (bonito, tuna, beef, log, pumpkin)
- Imports: $69,000 (ship, automobile)
- Direct Investment from Japan:
- There were 69 direct investment cases in Vanuatu totaling 28.8 billion yen (the end of 1996).
- Japan's economic cooperation (cumulative total since fiscal 1997):
- List of Exchange of Notes
- Loans: none
- Grants: US$2.16 million (1998)
Cumulative total as of December 31, 1998: US$43.54 million - Technical cooperation: US$1.68 million (1998)
Cumulative total as of December 31, 1998: US$21.37 million
VIP Visits
- From Japan to Vanuatu
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Year Name 1986 Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Vice-Minister, Mr. Yasuoki Urano 1987 Minister Foreign Affairs, Mr. Tadashi Kuranari 1991 Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Vice-Minister, Mr. Muneo Suzuki - From Vanuatu to Japan
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Year Name 1984,90,91 Prime Minister, Hon. Walter LINI 1992 Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Rialuth Serge VOHOR 1995 Prime Minister, Hon Maxime Carlot KORMAN 1997 Prime Minister, Hon. Rialuth Serge VOHOR
Cultural Exchanges
(1) In 1990, an avant-grade dancing group of Aomori, Japan, participated in the Vanuatu's 10th independence anniversary festival. Their performance was well received by the people of Vanuatu.
(2) Japan Overseas Cooperative Volunteers (JOCV) open Japanese movie theater for Vanuatu people a couple of times every year.
(3) The Vanuatu TV broadcasts Japan video topics since 1998.
Cultural Grant (cumulative total fiscal 1975-2004)
18.9 million yen (Cultural Grant Aid)
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