Barbados–Japan relations
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Barbadian–Japanese relations are foreign relations between Barbados and Japan. Japan is accredited to Barbados from its Embassy in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) and an honorary consulate in Bridgetown. Barbados is represented in Japan through a non-resident ambassador in Bridgetown.
History
The Japanese submarine I-52 was bombed off the coast of Barbados in 1944.[1]
Barbados and Japan formally established diplomatic relations on 29 August 1967.
Barbadian and Japanese economic trade has grown steadily, in the favor of Japan. In 2005 Japan ranked as Barbados' 4th largest financial contributor in projects. In the past Japan has provided technical cooperation and support for the Barbados-based Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA).[2]
In July 2008 the Senior Vice-Minister of Japan, Hitoshi Kimura visited Barbados for high-level talks. During the discussions both nations spoke of Barbados wanting to conclude a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Japan to increase investment and trade between both countries. Additionally, the Barbados government pledged to support Japan's bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2009-2010. It was also discussed that the through countries needed to concentrate on cooperation in climate change through the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) organisation.[3]
Agreements
As of 2009, Barbadian and Japanese officials are currently negotiating a bilateral Double-Taxation Agreement (DTA) treaty.[4]
References
- ^ O'Neill, Helen (November 29, 1998). "When treasure and technology meet, who gets the gold?". Associated Press. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
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- ^ "Foreign minister meets with senior vice minster of Japan". Barbados Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. 2008-07-01. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters:|1=and|coauthors=(help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ H, R (2009-07-28). "Treaty network an advantage in securities trading". Barbados Advocate. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
One of the key advantages that he argued Barbados possesses, as it relates to the achievement of this goal, is the number of Double-Taxation Agreements (DTAs) and bilateral agreements that have been negotiated over the years. He pointed to agreements with CARICOM countries, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Austria, Finland, The Netherlands, Norway, Malta, Sweden, Switzerland, Cuba, Venezuela, China, Mauritius, Botswana, and made the point that discussions are being held with Japan and India.
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See also
External links
- The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Barbados
- Japanese Embassy to Trinidad and Tobago
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