Japan–Namibia relations

Japan–Namibia relations refers to the bilateral relationship between Japan and Namibia. Japan maintains an embassy in Windhoek[1] and Namibia maintains an embassy in Tokyo.[2]

Japan–Namibia relations

Japan
Namibia

History

Diplomatic relations were established on 21 March 1990,[3] exactly the same day as the Independence Day of Namibia.[4] In this year, the Ceremony of the Enthronement and the Great Thanksgiving Service were held at the Tokyo Imperial Palace, Namibian Minister of Foreign Affairs Theo-Ben Gurirab as the foreign representative attended with his wife.[5]

On 25 August 2017, the Cabinet of Japan froze the assets of two Namibian firms who were trading with North Korea.[6][7]

Academic relationship

The University of Namibia cooperates with two Japanese universities; Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and Kogakuin University.[8]

See also

References
  1. "Embassy of Japan in Namibia". Embassy of Japan in Namibia. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  2. "Namibia". Embassy of the Republic of Namibia in Japan. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  3. "ナミビア基礎データ" [Namibia basic data]. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  4. "Namibia gains Independence". South African History Online. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  5. "Diplomatic Bluebook 1991 > 4. Foreign Representatives, Heads of Missions and Accompanying Persons at the Ceremony of the Enthronement of the Emperor at the Seiden". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  6. "Japan hits Namibia, China firms with sanctions over North Korea". News24. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  7. "Tokyo freezes North Korea-linked assets, including in China and Namibia". The Japan Times. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  8. "International Cooperation". University of Namibia. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
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