September 26, 2019
Basic Data
Diplomatic Relations:
- 1993. 5 Japan recognized the independence of Eritrea
- 1993. 9 Japan established a diplomatic relation with Eritrea
- 2003. 5 Eritrea established embassy in Tokyo
Japanese Nationals:
- Number of Japanese nationals residing in Eritrea: 2 (as of May 2019)
Trade with Japan (2018):
- Exports to Japan: 2.86 million yen
- Imports from Japan: 108 million yen
Japan's Economic Cooperation (2016):
VIP Visits
From Japan to Eritrea:
| Year |
Name |
| 2006 |
Japan-AU parliamentary Friendship League |
| 2014 |
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Minoru Kiuchi |
| 2018.8 |
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Masahisa Sato |
| 2018.8 |
State Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Shinsuke Okuno |
From Eritrea to Japan:
| Year |
Name |
| 1995 |
Foreign Minister Petros Solomon |
| 1995 |
Minister of Information and Culture Beraki Gebresellassie |
| 1995 |
Minister of Water Resources Saleh Meky |
| 1998 |
Acting Minister of Land, Water and Environment Berhane Abrehe |
| 2001 |
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Said Abldulleh |
| 2003 |
President Isaias Afwerki (TICAD III) |
| 2004 |
Minister of National Development Woldai Futur |
| 2005 |
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Said Abldulleh |
| 2008 |
Minister of Fisheries Ahmed Haji |
| 2008 |
President Isaias Afwerki (TICAD IV) |
| 2008 |
Minister of Education Semere Russom |
| 2010 |
Minister of Health Amina Nurhussein |
| 2013 |
Minister of National Development Giorgis Teklemikael (TICAD V) |
| 2014 |
Minister of Education Semere Russom |
| 2017 |
Commissioner for Culture and Sports Zemede Tekle |
| 2019.3 |
Minister of Foreign Affairs Osman Saleh |
| 2019.8 |
Minister of Foreign Affairs Osman Saleh (TICAD7) |
