Japan-Montenegro Relations (Basic Data)

June 2012

Basic Data

Recognition of its independence:: June 16, 2006
Diplomatic Relations:: Established on July 24, 2006
Japanese Nationals in Montenegro:: 11 (as of October 2009)
Trade with Japan in 2009:: Japan's export: 163 million yen (pumps, printers, etc.); Japan's import: 2 million yen (computer accessories)
Major Direct Investment from Japan:: Daido Metal Company Ltd. purchased a bearing factory in Kotor in 2001.
Japan's Bilateral Economic Cooperation:: List of Exchange of Notes; Grant Aid: 506 million yen; Technical Cooperation: 599 million yen

From Japan to Montenegro

Year	Name
June 2006	Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Akiko Yamanaka

From Montenegro to Japan

Year	Name
June 2007	Former Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic