Japan–Nepal relations are bilateral relations between Japan and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 28 September 1956.[1] Japan has an embassy in Kathmandu, and Nepal has an embassy in Tokyo.
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History
editAlthough formal relations were established in 1956, the cultural ties between Nepal and Japan date back to direct people-to-people contact started in 1899.[2]
Japanese assistance
editMuch of the aid to Nepal is delivered in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank. Japan is one of the largest aid donors to Nepal.[3][4] As of May 2009, Japan has provided the following level of financial assistance and donations to Nepal:[1]
- Loans: 58.4 billion yen
- Grants: 13.6 billion yen
- Technical Cooperation: 42.6 billion yen
Examples of Japanese assistance include:
- In 2001 Japan offered a loan of up to 5,494 million yen for the construction of the Mahankal-Melamchi water treatment plant for Kathmandu.[5]
- In 2004, Japan committed a loan of US$160 million (50% of total foreign assistance to the project) for Nepal's biggest hydroelectric project called Kaligandaki 'A'[6]
- In 2004, Japan agreed to write off a loan of about $200m to Nepal, which was used to fund development projects. The money was to be diverted to poverty alleviation schemes.[4]
- In 2007, in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank and the Dutch Government, Japan provided US$600,000 to develop the water supply and sanitation sector in small towns in Nepal.[7]
- In 2008, Japan granted US$750,000 to assist Nepal in preparing a project design to improve the quality of air transport services.[8]
Defence
editIn 2007, Japan sent self-defence troops to Nepal as part of a United Nations mission to help implement a peace agreement.[9]
Diasporas
editNepalis in Japan
editAs of June 2024, there are about 206,898 Nepalis living in Japan, which makes them the largest South Asian community in the country.[10][11][12]
Japanese people in Nepal
editAs of 2016, there were over 1,000 Japanese people living in Nepal[13] – mainly expatriates.
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Japan-Nepal Relations". mofa.go.jp. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Embassy of Japan in Nepal". emb-japan.go.jp. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "BBC NEWS - Americas - Analysis: India's Security Council seat bid". bbc.co.uk. 22 September 2004. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ a b "BBC NEWS - South Asia - Japan writes off Nepalese debt". bbc.co.uk. 12 October 2004. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "MOFA: ODA Loan to Nepal". mofa.go.jp. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Embassy of Japan in Nepal". Archived from the original on 8 January 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2009.
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- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy". Bloomberg News. Archived from the original on 9 October 2007. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
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- ^ 令和６年６月末現在における在留外国人数について
- ^ "在留外国人統計（旧登録外国人統計） 結果の概要 | 出入国在留管理庁".
- ^ : Ministry of Foreign affairs of Japan
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