Turkey and Japan: Partnership is Gaining Strength
Ледовская Ольга Андреевна, Иванова Инесса ИльиничнаВосточная аналитика '2016, №2, с.89-99
The article deals with the main events and problems in the political
and economic relations between Turkey and Japan. Special emphasis was placed on
analyzing the motives of the both countries in developing bilateral relations. An
active political dialogue between Turkey and Japan is a solid base for the development
of efficient trade and investment cooperation. The strategic partnership which
was achieved between the two countries during the AK Party’s rule succeeded in
construction of Marmaray tunnel and Izmit bridge as well as starting the construction
of Sinop nuclear station. Economic cooperation is expected to continue in the
area of aerospace industry, aviation and defense industry. Although bilateral political
and economic cooperation have huge potential for growth there are some limitations
in cooperation on regional and international issues between Ankara and
Tokyo. Two countries have different approaches considering the problem of Syrian
refugees and territorial disputes between Japan and China as well as disputes between
Japan and South Korea. An active political dialogue between Turkey and Japan
is a solid base for the development of efficient mutual trade and investment
cooperation in the nearest future. It could be provided by the implementation of
governmental long-termed strategies and projects. Authors come to the conclusion
that mutual understanding in definite political issues and the vast complementary
economic potential of the two countries are beneficial for both Turkey and Japan.