Fiji–Japan relations explained

Fiji–Japan relations refers to the bilateral relations between Fiji and Japan. Fiji maintains an embassy in Tokyo^[1] while Japan has an embassy in Suva.^[2]

History

Relations were established in 1970^[3] and have since grown. Japan pledged US$2.3 Million to Fiji to assist Fijians recovering from natural disasters and has allowed members of the Fijian Military to come to Japan to train on how to operate medical equipment and perform humanitarian operations. Japan has also allowed its Japan Defense Force to deploy to Fiji to engage in "capability-building assistance".^[4]

Trade

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged 900 Million Yen to Fiji to redevelop radio broadcast to improve responses to natural disasters.^[5]

Tourism

Japan sent 6,274 Tourists to Fiji in 2018 while Fiji sent 727 Tourists to Japan^[6]

See also

• • Foreign relations of Fiji Foreign relations of Japan

Notes and References

1. Web site: EMBASSY OF FIJI IN TOKYO, JAPAN. embassypages. 19 January 2020.
2. Web site: EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN SUVA, FIJI. embassypages. 19 January 2020.
3. Web site: The 50th Anniversary of Japan-Fiji Diplomatic relations in 2020. Japan Foundation. 19 January 2020.
4. Web site: Japan increases military related support to fiji. UPI. 14 July 2019. 19 January 2020.
5. Web site: fiji to get 900 millino in aid to redevelop radio broadcasting. japantimes. 20 May 2015. 19 January 2020.
6. Web site: time to bring in more of those japanese travellers. fijisun. Charles Chambers. 10 July 2018. 19 January 2020.