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New Japanese Ambassador presents copy of credentials to Azerbaijani FM Jeyhun Bayramov

02 November 2026 17:12 (UTC +04:00)

On November 2, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov received the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Azerbaijan, Furuya Tokuro, APA reports.

The Ambassador presented a copy of his credentials to Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. The Minister congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and wished him success in his diplomatic activities. The importance of the Ambassador's activities in terms of developing existing relations between Azerbaijan and Japan was noted.

The sides discussed the current state and development prospects of Azerbaijan-Japan relations, the expansion of political dialogue, and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, energy, transport, high technologies, sports, humanitarian affairs, and education.

Within the framework of expanding economic cooperation, the importance of Japanese companies taking advantage of existing investment opportunities in Azerbaijan, including the favorable business and logistics potential offered by the Alat Free Economic Zone, was emphasized.

Attention was drawn to Azerbaijan's growing role in strengthening interregional transport and logistics connectivity and the country's contributions to the development of the East-West and North-South transport corridors.

In addition, information was provided on the large-scale restoration and reconstruction work being carried out in Azerbaijan's liberated territories, the establishment of modern infrastructure, and efforts to realize the economic potential and ensure the sustainable development of these territories. Attention was drawn to the serious obstacles posed by extensive mine contamination in these areas to the restoration process, the safety of civilians, and the return of former internally displaced persons to their native lands.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on cooperation within international organizations, as well as other issues of mutual interest.

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