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Japanese ambassador to Azerbaijan completes diplomatic mission

19 October 2026 17:53 (UTC +04:00)

On October 19, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov received Japanese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Katsuya Watanabe on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission in the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told APA.

During the meeting, the current state and prospects for the development of Azerbaijan-Japan relations were discussed, and the ambassador's contribution to the development of bilateral relations during his tenure was noted with satisfaction.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov's visit to Japan earlier this year and the discussions held during the visit were recalled with satisfaction. The importance of continuing political dialogue between the two countries, expanding economic and trade relations, and developing cooperation in the energy sector was emphasized.

It was noted that Azerbaijan's successful hosting of international events, including COP29, the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), and the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25), demonstrates the country's contribution to promoting international cooperation, the sustainable development agenda, and addressing global challenges.

Issues of cooperation within international organizations were also discussed, and the importance of mutual support and continued dialogue on multilateral platforms was emphasized. Particular attention was paid to expanding people-to-people contacts and developing cooperation in education, culture, and sports. In this context, it was stated that Azerbaijan's unilateral introduction of a visa-free travel regime for Japanese citizens serves to promote bilateral relations and tourism exchanges.

Existing opportunities to further strengthen mutual interest and cultural ties between the two peoples through sports such as judo and sumo were noted. The importance of prestigious competitions held in Azerbaijan in these sports was emphasized.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov thanked Ambassador Katsuya Watanabe for his efforts during his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan and wished him success in his future endeavors.

During the meeting, views were also exchanged on other issues of mutual interest.