Japan-Venezuela Relations
Japan-Venezuela Relations (Basic Data)
July 10, 2018
Basic Data
Diplomatic Relations:
- Established in 1938 (reestablished in 1952)
Japanese Nationals and Japanese descendants:
- Number of Japanese nationals residing in Venezuela: 352 (2017)
- Number of Japanese descendants: 820 (estimated)
Japan's Trade with Venezuela (2017 Trade Statistics of Japan):
- Exports: 10,300 million yen (machinery, automobile)
- Imports: 5,120 million yen (aluminium, iron ore, cacao)
Japan's Economic Cooperation (cumulative total as of Fiscal Year 2017):
- Loans: none
- Grants: 1,371 million yen
- Technical cooperation: 11,175million yen
VIP Visits
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Mr. Nishimura, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs |
| 2009 | Mr. Naito, State Secretary for Internal Affairs and Communications |
| 2010 | Mr. Takemasa, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs |
| 2011 | Mr. Matsushita, Senior Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry |
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Mr. Ramírez, Minister of Energy and Mine |
| 2005 | Ms. Faria, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2009 | Mr. Ramírez, Minister of Energy and Petroleum (Mar., Apr., May) Mr. Chávez, President of the Republic Mr. Chacón, Minister of Science, Technology and Intermediate Industries Mr. Morejón, Minister of Tourism |
| 2010 | Mr. Ramírez, Minister of Energy and Petroleum |
| 2011 | Mr. Ramírez, Minister of Petroleum and Mines |
| 2012 | Mr. Ramírez, Minister of Petroleum and Mines |
| 2013 | Mr. Ramírez, Minister of Petroleum and Mines |
Cultural Exchanges
A Japan Week, organized by the Japanese Embassy, is held every January or February in Caracas.