Japan-Bosnia and Herzegovina Relations
Japan-Bosnia and Herzegovina Relations (Basic Data)
June 10, 2020
Basic Data
Diplomatic Relations:
Japan established diplomatic relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina on 9th February 1996, following the recognition of the state on 23rd January.
Thereafter, Japan has been helping Bosnia and Herzegovina with its effort on reconstructing the state after the severe armed conflicts from 1992 to 1995, by providing political and financial supports including cooperation for the consolidation of peace as a core member of the Peace Implementation Council.
Number of Residents:
- Number of Japanese nationals residing in Bosnia and Herzegovina: 39 (as of October 2018)
- Number of Bosnia and Herzegovina nationals in Japan: 53 (as of June 2019)
Trade with Japan:
- Exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina: 440 million yen (machinery etc.) (2019)
- Imports from Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1.03 billion yen (timber, fabric etc.) (2019)
Direct Investment from Japan
- None
Japan's Economic Cooperation:
- Loans: 16.74 billion yen (cumulative total until FY 2018)
- Grant Aid: 31.28 billion yen (cumulative total until FY 2018)
- Technical Cooperation: 7.14 billion yen (cumulative total until FY 2018)
VIP Visits
Year | Name |
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1996 July | Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yukihiko Ikeda |
1998 April | Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Keizo Obuchi |
2003 August | Delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives |
2004 January | Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Isao Matsumiya |
2004 July | Special Envoy of the Government of Japan, Mr. Tatsuo Arima |
2006 November | Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Midori Matsusihma |
2012 April | Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kazuyuki Hamada |
2014 July | Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Takao Makino |
2014 August | Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Bunmei Ibuki |
2015 July | Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kentaro Sonoura |
2016 October | State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nobuo Kishi |
Year | Name |
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1998 June | Co-Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Dr. Haris Silajdzic Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, Mr. Milorad Dodik |
1999 September | Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, Mr. Milorad Dodik Vice Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, Mr. Savo Loncar |
2000 May | Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Husein Zivali Leader of the Party of Democratic Progress. Dr. Mladen Ivanic |
2004 April | Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Mladen Ivanic Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations, Mr. Dragan Doko |
2005 March | Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Mr. Adnan Terzic Minister of Treasury and Finance, Ms. Ljerka Maric |
2009 October | Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sven Alkalaj |
2013 September | Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Denis Becirovic |
2014 March | Deputy Minister of Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations, Ms. Ermina Salkicevic-Dizdarevic |
2017 October | Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Igor Crnadak |
2018 May | Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Josip Brkic |
2019 October | Chairman of the Presidency, Mr. Zeljko Komsic |