Japan–Nepal relations

Japan–Nepal relations (Japanese: 日本とネパールの関係, Nepali: नेपाल र जापानको सम्बन्ध) are foreign relations between Japan and Nepal. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 28 September 1956.[1] Japan has an embassy in Kathmandu. Nepal has an embassy in Tokyo.

Japan-Nepal relations
Map indicating locations of Japan and Nepal

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History

Although formal relations were established in 1956, the cultural ties between Nepal and Japan date back to much earlier days before direct people to people contact started in 1899.[2]

Japanese assistance

Much 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

In 2007, Japan sent self-defence troops to Nepal as part of a United Nations mission to help implement a peace agreement.[9]

See also

References
  1. "Japan-Nepal Relations". mofa.go.jp. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  2. "Embassy of Japan in Nepal". emb-japan.go.jp. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  3. "BBC NEWS - Americas - Analysis: India's Security Council seat bid". bbc.co.uk. 22 September 2004. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  4. "BBC NEWS - South Asia - Japan writes off Nepalese debt". bbc.co.uk. 12 October 2004. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  5. "MOFA: ODA Loan to Nepal". mofa.go.jp. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  6. "Embassy of Japan in Nepal". Archived from the original on 8 January 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2009.
  9. "Archived copy". Bloomberg News. Archived from the original on 9 October 2007. Retrieved 8 March 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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