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Ms Julia Longbottom CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Japan.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox is in Japan where he met with Japanese Cabinet Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Changes to the Immigration Rules to benefit Japanese businesses and students
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Following news of two executions in Japan, FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called for an end to the practice worldwide.
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire: "it is the longstanding policy of the British Government to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances".
At 1446hrs on Friday 11 March an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 struck 250 miles from Tokyo. There continues to be a risk of earthquakes, aftershocks and tsunamis.
Dramatic changes in Japan's energy and electricity markets open up opportunities for UK companies in the plant engineering industry.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Foreign Secretary William Hague visits Japan to strengthen political and commercial ties; encouraging foreign direct investment and collaboration amid London 2012’s legacy and Tokyo 2020’s Olympic future.
The consumer product licensing market in Japan is huge. Understand how your company could win business in this industry.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond arrived in Japan today on the first stop of a Far East tour to boost the UK’s relationship with the region.
Introduction of a new legal framework is expected to provide a boost to commercialisation opportunities of medicinal products in Japan.
Meetings focussed on developing investment and trade cooperation, and appreciation of Japan’s role in Afghanistan
Japan has announced it will take command of an anti-piracy operation in the Northern Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
Sir John Beddington, Government Chief Scientific Adviser, spoke to Her Majesty's Ambassador to Japan David Warren on 25 March with an update on the situation in Japan.
Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has updated Parliament on the Government response to the earthquake in Japan.
Foreign Office Minister aiming to boost business ties, and follow up on the Foreign Secretary’s commitment to deepening UK-Japan relations.
Foreign Office Minister of State Jeremy Browne: "Today’s meeting has further enhanced the strong bilateral relationship the UK enjoys with Japan."
The Telegraph reports on one British fashion designer’s success in Japan and speaks to UKTI Japan’s senior fashion and retail advisor on how others can follow suit.
Prime Minister David Cameron has wished Prime Minister-elect Yoshihiko Noda success in dealing with the economic and reconstruction challenges faced by Japan.
This UK statement was delivered during the 28th session of the Universal Period Review during the discussion of Japan's Human Rights Record on 14 November 2017.
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