Jamaica–Japan relations

Jamaica-Japan relations

Jamaica

Japan

Jamaica-Japan relations are the bilateral relations between the two countries, Jamaica and Japan. Both countries have established diplomatic relations on March 16, 1964.

Bilateral Relations

Jamaica and Japan enjoy excellent relations of friendship, cooperation and trade. Diplomatic relations were established on March 16, 1964. The 40th Anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2004 was marked by friendly cultural exchanges, including the inaugural staging of the One Love Jamaica Festival in Tokyo. Bilateral relations between Jamaica and Japan have been strengthened over the years by many high level visits, including the visit to Tokyo in 1998 of the Most Honourable P. J. Patterson, former Prime Minister of Jamaica and the visit to Kingston in 1997 of Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino.

The Embassy of Jamaica, Tokyo was opened on February 17, 1992, with the first resident Ambassador being His Excellency Mr. Derrick Heaven. The second resident Ambassador was His Excellency Dr. Earl Carr.

The current Ambassador of Jamaica to Japan is His Excellency Mr. Paul Robotham.[1]

References

  1. ^ Jamaica & Japan - Embassy of Jamaica - Tokyo in bilateral Relations, 04 April 2010

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