BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 2. On November 2,
the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
Jeyhun Bayramov, received the newly appointed Japanese Ambassador
to Azerbaijan, Takuro Furui.


According to information published by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Azerbaijan, the ambassador presented Minister Jeyhun
Bayramov with a copy of his credentials. The minister congratulated
the ambassador on his appointment and wished him success in his
diplomatic work. The importance of the ambassador’s role in
developing existing relations between Azerbaijan and Japan was
noted.


The parties discussed the current state and prospects for the
development of Azerbaijani-Japanese relations, the expansion of
political dialogue, and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in
the economic, trade, energy, transportation, high-tech, sports,
humanitarian, and educational sectors.


As part of efforts to expand economic cooperation, the
importance of Japanese companies taking advantage of investment
opportunities in Azerbaijan, including the favorable business and
logistical conditions offered by the Alat Free Economic Zone, was
emphasized.


Azerbaijan’s growing role in strengthening interregional
transportation and logistics links was highlighted, as was the
country’s contribution to the development of the East–West and
North–South transportation corridors.


In addition, information was presented on the large-scale
restoration and reconstruction work being carried out in the
territories liberated from occupation, the creation of modern
infrastructure, the realization of these territories’ economic
potential, and the measures being taken to ensure their sustainable
development. Particular attention was paid to the serious obstacles
that widespread landmine contamination poses to the recovery
process, the safety of the civilian population, and the return of
former internally displaced persons to their homelands.


During the meeting, the parties also exchanged views on
cooperation within the framework of international organizations, as
well as on other topics of mutual interest.