Egypt–Japan relations
Egypt-Japan relations are foreign relations between Egypt and Japan. Such relations are described by the Egyptian ambassador to Japan as a "very strong friendship"[1], with embassies mutually established[2]. At present, the two nations maintain a cordial relationship with strong economic and trade relations[3].
History
Relations between the two countries are traceable as far back as the nineteenth century. However, modern relations were established in 1922, when Japan recognised Egypt's independence[4]. Since then, there has been a history of a cordial relationship, with several visits by senior diplomats and, most notably, visits by respective heads of state- in 1995, Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama visited Egypt and President Mubarak of Egypt has visited Japan on several occasions 1983, 1995, and 1999[5][6][7].
Between 1998 and 2002, Japan loaned, granted and provided more than $3.5 billion to Egypt.[8] In 2002, bilateral trade between Egypt and Japan exceeded $1 billion.[9]
As of November 2007, 973 Japanese citizens reside in Egypt and over 130,000 visited, with approximately 3,000 Egyptians visiting Japan <[5].
Diplomacy
Japan considers Egypt to be a key player in the Middle East and, as such, sees Egypt as a vital part of its diplomacy in the region[5]The two heads of government have been known to support each other on issues pertaining to the peace process in the middle east[10].
The two countries maintain a "Joint Committee" dedicated to exploring developments in areas of mutual interest to the two countries[11].
Notes
- ^ http://www.embassy-avenue.jp/egypt/
- ^ http://www.eg.emb-japan.go.jp/e/birateral/japan_egypt/recent_progress/2008/index.htm
- ^ http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2004/717/ec2.htm
- ^ http://mdn.mainichi.jp/nationalday/etc/2009/egypt/
- ^ a b c http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/Africa/egypt/index.html
- ^ http://www2.sis.gov.eg/En/Politics/Foreign/EAsia/EJties/040314020000000001.htm
- ^ http://www.yousefgamaleldin.com/programs/news-hour/91-egyptian-japanese-relations-kaoru-ishikawa
- ^ Gamal Essam El-Din (November 18th, 2004). "Japan and Egypt open up". Al Ahram.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ MEO Research Center (June 5th, 2002). "EGYPTIAN-JAPANESE TRADE EXCHANGE HITS $1B". Asia Africa Intelligence Wire.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/990413/1999041305.html
- ^ http://www.eg.emb-japan.go.jp/e/birateral/japan_egypt/human_exchange.htm
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