Japan–Latvia relations
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Japan–Latvia relations are the bilateral relations between Japan and Latvia. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Latvia has an embassy in Tokyo.[1] Japan has an embassy in Riga.[2][3]
History
Interwar period
During the period of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact
Modern relations
Japan de facto re-recognized Latvia on 6 September 1991, and a month later diplomatic relations were re-established between these countries on 10 October 1991.[4] In January 2000 the Embassy of Japan was established in Riga and in 2006 the Embassy of Latvia was established in Tokyo.[3]
High level visits
High-level visits from Japan to Latvia
In May 2007, the Emperor and Empress of Japan, Akihito and Michiko, made an official visit to Latvia.[4]
In 13 January 2018, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Prime Minister Māris Kučinskis.[5]
High-level visits from Latvia to Japan
On April 2006, Prime Minister Aigars Kalvītis travelled to Japan.
On January 2009, Prime Minister Ivars Godmanis travelled to Japan.
On April 2013, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis travelled to Japan.
On December 2017, Prime Minister Māris Kučinskis travelled to Japan.
In October 2019, Latvian President Egils Levits travelled to Tokyo to attend the enthronement of Japanese Emperor Naruhito.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Embassy of Latvia to Japan".
- ^ "Vēstniecība | Latvijas vēstniecība Japānā".
- ^ a b Information on Latvia on the site of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (in Japanese)
- ^ a b Japan-Latvia relations
- ^ "Visit to Latvia". Prime Minister's Office. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Levits in Japan stresses role of Japanese embassy after 1940 occupation". The Baltic Times. 2019-10-22. Archived from the original on 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
Continuing his visit to Japan, President Levits and his spouse will attend the enthronement ceremony for Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Tuesday.