Venezuela and Japan strengthen economic cooperation and technical support agenda

Published at: 05/11/2026 11:20 PM

In order to consolidate bilateral relations and energize mechanisms of comprehensive cooperation, the Deputy Minister for Asia, the Middle East and Oceania of the Foreign Ministry of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Eduardo Ramírez, held a meeting in Tokyo with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Akiko Ikuina.

In an effort to consolidate alliances based on solidarity and shared benefit, Venezuela and Japan reviewed the progress of their diplomatic agenda during a high-level meeting in Tokyo between the authorities of both Foreign Ministries.

At the meeting, the authorities confirmed their willingness to maintain a relationship based on solidarity and mutual benefit, highlighting the recognition of the Bolivarian Government for the valuable humanitarian support provided by the Asian nation following the earthquakes of last June 24, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan reported in a press release.

During the day, the Venezuelan delegation presented the country's progress towards a new phase of economic recovery, reflected in growth of 6.6% at the close of the third quarter of this year, exceeding the region's averages even in the face of complex external conjunctures.

In this framework of solid productive recovery, the national representation presented the institutional process that is being carried out in the area of international cooperation, for which it requested technical support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

In addition, both Foreign Ministries agreed to draw up a road map for 2028, the year in which the 90th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the centenary of Japanese migration to Venezuela will be commemorated.

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