Japan-Bosnia Relations

 

Diplomatic Relations

1996.01 -- Japan Recognizes the Independence of Bosnia
1996.02 -- Japan and Bosnia Establish Diplomatic Relations
1998.02 -- Japan Establishes a Liaison Office in Sarajevo
1998.12 -- Bosnia Establishes an Embassy in Tokyo

Summary of Japan-Bosnia Relations, 1996-2005

Bosnia’s birth from the break-up of the former Yugoslavia was covered by the Japanese press as it was around the world. Since that time, the main avenue of the bilateral relationship has revolved around Japanese economic aid to the young country.

State Visits, 1996-2005

1996.07 -- Foreign Minister Yukihiko Ikeda Visits Bosnia
1998.04 -- Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi Visits Bosnia
1998.06 -- Prime Minister Milorad Dodik Visits Tokyo
1999.09 -- Prime Minister Milorad Dodik Visits Tokyo

Economic and Trade Relations

There is very little trade between Japan and Bosnia. In 2004, each country exported goods valued at just over US$1 million to the other.

MOFA Webpage

Japan-Bosnia Relations

Embassy Webpage

Embassy of Japan in Sarajevo

2005 Newsletters

None

2006 Newsletters

427 -- Building Bridges in Bosnia

2007 Newsletters

633 -- Poverty Reduction in Bosnia

Information for the “Japan-Bosnia Relations” page was compiled by Michael Penn.