Japan–Trinidad and Tobago relations
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Japan and Trinidad and Tobago established diplomatic relations since May 1964, two years after the isles had attained their independence in 1962.[1]
History
Eric Williams, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, made official visits to Japan in 1974 and 1975.[2][1]
In 2014, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan paid a visit to Trinidad and Tobago as part of his wider visit to CARICOM nations.[2][3] On July 27, the Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting with The Hon.
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Forces made a call on a port of Trinidad and Tobago prior to Prime Minister Abe's visit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries' navies.[4]
Diaspora
As of October 2016, there were 53 Japanese citizens living in Trinidad and Tobago, while there were 101 Trinidad and Tobago nationals residing in Japan in June 2017.[2]
Economic relations
Trinidad and Tobago and Japan have a long and fruitful business and commercial relationship. Some Japanese major trade firms have engaged in joint activities with local firms. Trade between TT and Japan has expanded significantly in recent years.[1]
In 2014, Trinidad and Tobago's primary export products to Japan were
During the 2014 visit by Prime Minister Abe to Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar expressed her expectation for further investment from Japanese enterprises. Persad-Bissessar also expressed her interest in triangular cooperation with CARICOM and Japan in order to provide Japanese technical and economic assistance to other CARICOM member states through Trinidad and Tobago.[4]
Cultural ties
- 1992 – Japan provided cultural grants to preserve and display artifacts and works of art for the National Museum and Art Gallery in Port of Spain.[2]
- 1996 – House of Representative Member Horoshi Mitsuzuka was promoted by Trinidad and Tobago as the candidate of Japan for World Cup 2002.[2]
- 2001 – Trinidad and Tobago celebrated "Japan Week" in honor of more than thirty years of relations with Japan.[2]
- 2012 – The 11th annual "Animation and New Media Festival" at Animae Caribe in Trinidad and Tobago underwent a massive expansion, including a sister event in Jamaica, with the support of the Japanese animation industry.[5][2]
- 2014 – Japan helped organize a Martial Arts Lecture and Demonstration at Port of Spain.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Embassy of Japan in Trinidad and Tobago". Tt.emb-japan.go.jp. Retrieved 2012-04-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Japan-Trinidad and Tobago Relations (Basic Data)". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 2018-02-08. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
- ^ "Prime Minister Abe's Visit to Trinidad and Tobago". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 2014-07-30. Retrieved 2015-11-06.
- ^ a b c "Japan-Trinidad and Tobago Summit Meeting". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 2014-07-28. Retrieved 2015-11-06.
- ^ "Innovate, Create, Animate : Animae Caribe Animation and Digital Media Festival in Trinidad". invesTT - Invest in Trinidad & Tobago. 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2015-11-06.
Additional sources
- Cummings, Stephen (August 12, 2006). "Japanese government delegation visits Trinidad". Caribbean Net News. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
- "H.E. Tatsuaki Iwata, Ambassador of Japan bids farewell to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Communications". [Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago]. February 15, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
- "Newly appointed Ambassador of Japan discusses agricultural project for students with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Communications". [ Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago]. March 2, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
External links
- Media related to Relations of Japan and Trinidad and Tobago at Wikimedia Commons