On November 2, Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Furuya Tokuro, incoming Japanese Ambassador to the country.
The Japanese ambassador presented a copy of his credentials to the Azerbaijani FM. Minister Jeyhun Bayramov congratulated Ambassador Tokuro on his appointment, wishing him success in his diplomatic mission, while also underscoring importance of Tokuro’s upcoming diplomatic tenure in fostering the existing Azerbaijan-Japan ties.
The meeting focused on the current state and prospects of bilateral relations, expanding political dialogue, as well as enhancing collaboration in economy, trade, energy, transport, high technologies, sports, humanitarian efforts, and education.
As part of efforts to expand economic cooperation, the sides highlighted the importance of Japanese companies benefiting from Azerbaijan’s existing investment opportunities, including the favorable business and logistics potential offered by the Alat Free Economic Zone.
The discussions highlighted Azerbaijan's growing role in strengthening interregional transport and logistics connectivity, as well as the country's contributions to the development of the East-West and North-South transport corridors.
FM Bayramov briefed the Japanese diplomat on Azerbaijan’s ongoing large-scale restoration efforts in its liberated territories, the establishment of modern infrastructure, and efforts to realize the economic potential, while also ensuring the sustainable development of these areas. Bayramov also mentioned 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 addressed cooperation within international organizations, as well as other matters of mutual concern.