Japan–Nepal relations
Japan–Nepal relations are bilateral relations between Japan and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 28 September 1956. Japan has an embassy in Kathmandu, and Nepal has an embassy in Tokyo.
History
Although formal relations were established in 1956, the cultural ties between Nepal and Japan date back to direct people-to-people contact started in 1899.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. As of May 2009, Japan has provided the following level of financial assistance and donations to Nepal:- Loans: 58.4 billion yen
- Grants: 13.6 billion yen
- Technical Cooperation: 42.6 billion yen
- 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.
- In 2004, Japan committed a loan of US$160 million for Nepal's biggest hydroelectric project called Kaligandaki 'A'
- 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.
- 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.
- In 2008, Japan granted US$750,000 to assist Nepal in preparing a project design to improve the quality of air transport services.