Egypt and Japan: a Strategic Partnership on the Rise
For over a century, Egypt and Japan have enjoyed a longstanding friendship beginning in 1922 when Japan became the first Asian country to recognize Egypt's independence. Since the mid-1970s, Japan has proactively provided financial support to aid the development of infrastructure in Egypt. Official Development Assistance (ODA) grants began in 1973, followed by yen loans
Source: egyptianstreets.com
