Barbados–Japan relations
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Foreign relations between Barbados and Japan were formally established on 29 August 1967.[1] Japan is accredited to Barbados from its regional Embassy in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) and an honorary consulate in the parish of Saint George. Barbados is represented in Japan through a non-resident ambassador in Bridgetown.
History
The Japanese submarine I-52 was bombed off the coast of Barbados in 1944.[2]
In 1999 Barbadian and Japanese officials held talks aimed at diffusing tensions over the transshipment of nuclear materials through the Caribbean Sea.[3]
Barbadian and Japanese economic trade has grown steadily, in the favour of Japan. In 2005 Japan ranked as Barbados' 4th largest financial contributor in projects. In 2009 Japan provided technical cooperation and support for the Barbados-based Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA).[4] The thirteenth meeting between Japan and CARICOM was convened in Bridgetown, Barbados on 19 March 2009.[5]
In July 2008 the Senior Vice-Minister of Japan, Hitoshi Kimura visited Barbados for high-level talks. During the discussions both nations spoke of Barbados wanting to conclude a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Japan to increase investment and trade between both countries. Additionally, the Barbados government pledged to support Japan's bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2009–2010. It was also discussed that the through countries needed to concentrate on cooperation in climate change through the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) organisation.[6] On 27 November 2011 the national broadcaster of Barbados the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation and TV Osaka made a jointly produced series called From Bridgetown To Tokyo showcasing the Japanese culture and Barbadians working in Japan. One of the main parts showed an Barbadian English teacher recruited through the Japanese embassy in the Caribbean and her experiences teaching in Japan.
Agreements
As of 2009, Barbadian and Japanese officials have been negotiating the details of a bilateral Double-Taxation Agreement (DTA) treaty.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ Staff writer (May 2011). "Countries with which Barbados has Diplomatic Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Barbados. Retrieved 20 November 2011
- ↑ O'Neill, Helen (29 November 1998). "When treasure and technology meet, who gets the gold?". Associated Press. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ↑ "Stormy waters for nuclear shipments". BBC News. 19 July 1999. Retrieved 21 November 2011
- ↑ "The Assistance for Strengthening the Search and Rescue Capability of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency Partnership of Japan – United Nations – CARICOM Member States". Japan. Retrieved 18 May 2009.
- ↑ "Joint Communique Issued at the Conclusion of the 13th CARICOM-JAPAN Consultations". CARICOM Secretariat. 19 March 2009. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
- ↑ "Foreign minister meets with senior vice minster of Japan". Barbados Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. 1 July 2008. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
- ↑ H, R (28 July 2009). "Treaty network an advantage in securities trading". Barbados Advocate. Retrieved 28 July 2009. "He pointed to agreements with CARICOM countries, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Austria, Finland, The Netherlands, Norway, Malta, Sweden, Switzerland, Cuba, Venezuela, China, Mauritius, Botswana, and made the point that discussions are being held with Japan and India."
External links
- The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Barbados
- Japanese Embassy to Trinidad and Tobago
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