Japanese foreign policy on Africa

Africa has been an important world region for Japan's trade and investment.[1][2][3][4][5] Japan had some historical experience with Africa and little interest in economic ties with the region, except for development of raw material supplies.[6]

Historically, Japan sought to maintain close ties with the United States while also establishing or sustaining positive relations with non-Communist African countries.[7]

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