Japan-Türkiye Business Network
日本・トルコネットワーク
Our initiative aims to facilitate cooperation between Japan and Türkiye
E-mail: info@turkiye.jp
Visit to the Embassy of
Türkiye in Tokyo
On September 13, 2024, the Japan-Türkiye Business Network visited the Turkish Embassy in Tokyo. We had the honor of presenting our initiatives and activities to H.E. Ambassador Korkut Güngen. During the visit, we also submitted a report summarizing all projects carried out between Türkiye and Japan over the past decade.
As the Japan-Türkiye Business Network, we aim to maintain regular contact with our Embassy and share updates about our efforts.
Japan-Türkiye Construction Conference
On October 1, 2024, the "Japan-Türkiye Construction Industry Conference" will take place in Istanbul, hosted by the Turkish Contractors Association (TMB) and with the participation of key organizations including the Turkish Ministry of Economy, the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, the Overseas Construction Association of Japan, Inc. (OCAJI), as well as representatives from prominent Japanese construction firms.
JICA's memorial booklet on Türkiye Earthquake
JICA Türkiye Office has prepared a special booklet to share the experiences and stories of those who stood by their side during this challenging time.
This commemorative booklet captures not only the profound impact of the earthquake but also highlights the strength and resilience of the affected communities.
Relations Between Japan and Türkiye
Japan and Türkiye have deep historical bonds, starting from the 19th century.
A brief chronology of the relationship is presented below. The historical data are compiled mainly from the records of the official sources of both countries.
27th Japan-Türkiye Business Meeting
The "27th Japan-Türkiye Business Council Joint Meeting" will be held in Tokyo, organized by DEIK/Türkiye-Japan Business Council in collaboration with its counterpart, KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation). This significant event is expected to be attended by Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, along with prominent Turkish public representatives.
Japan and Türkiye Collaborate for Ukraine
The Embassy of Japan is actively pursuing collaboration with Türkiye to support the reconstruction of Ukraine. Building on the successful partnerships that Japanese and Turkish companies have established in third countries over the years, the embassy aims to extend this cooperation to contribute to Ukraine's rebuilding efforts. This collaboration will focus on leveraging the expertise and experience of both nations to provide meaningful assistance to Ukraine.
VISIT
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force training fleet, including "Kashima" and "Shimakaze," will visit Sarayburnu Port in Istanbul from August 9 to 12, 2024. This visit commemorates the 100th anniversary of Japan-Turkiye diplomatic relations and aims to promote goodwill between the two nations.
Aug. 7, 2024
PROJECT
Kahramanmaraş has been selected as the model city for reconstruction planning under JICA’s technical cooperation project “Enhancing Waste, Pollution, and Disaster Risk Management Capacity for Local Governments.” During the announcement, they also discussed future reconstruction efforts
Aug. 24, 2023
SUMMIT
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, attending COP28 in Dubai, met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye for a Japan-Türkiye summit. During the meeting, President Erdoğan expressed concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Dec. 1, 2023
DISPATCH
Government of Japan decided to send Self-Defense Force aircraft to assist with earthquake relief efforts in the Republic of Türkiye. This decision was made under the Act on Dispatchment of the Japan Disaster Relief Team in response to the devastating earthquake in the region.
Mar. 13, 2023
Quotes
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Poverty is not just a lack of money; it is not having the capability to realize one's full potential as a human being.
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—Amartya Sen
The ultimate resource in economic development is people. It is people, not capital or raw materials that develop an economy.
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— Muhammed Yunus
The poor themselves can create a poverty-free world. All we have to do is to free them from the chains that we have put around them!
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— Peter Drucker