Jeyhun Bayramov receives Japanese ambassador

Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has received Furuya Tokuro, the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Azerbaijan.

Operativ Media reports, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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 mission. The sides highlighted the importance of the ambassador's role in expanding ties between Azerbaijan and Japan.

The meeting covered the current state and future prospects of Azerbaijan-Japan relations, as well as opportunities for broadening political dialogue and boosting cooperation across the economy, trade, energy, transport, high technology, sports, humanitarian, and educational sectors.

Addressing the expansion of economic cooperation, the participants emphasized the importance of Japanese companies utilizing investment opportunities in Azerbaijan, including the favorable business and logistics potential offered by the Alat Free Economic Zone.

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

Additionally, the minister briefed the diplomat on the large-scale restoration and reconstruction efforts underway in the liberated territories, the construction of modern infrastructure, and measures aimed at realizing the region's economic potential and sustainable development. The discussion highlighted the severe obstacles created by widespread landmine contamination to the reconstruction process, civilian safety, and the return of former internally displaced persons to their homelands.

The officials also exchanged views on cooperation within international organizations and other matters of mutual interest.