Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received the delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan
Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received the delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan, Minoru Kiuchi.
Minister Elmar Mammadyarov expressed his satisfaction with the political, economic and energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and Japan and stressed the importance of inter-governmental commission and the mutual visits in promotion of bilateral relations.
Minoru Kiuchi added that Azerbaijan’s contributions to the regional peace and stability, energy security and fight against radicalism are highly appreciated by Japan.
At the meeting, as a continuation of successful bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, non-energy cooperation, particularly in the fields of industry, agriculture, high-technologies, science and education and humanitarian spheres was discussed.
Minister Elmar Mammadyarov briefing about the negotiation process towards the peaceful resolution of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict added that the UN Security Council resolutions with regards to the conflict demand immediate, unconditional and complete withdrawal of occupying forces from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan and return of Azerbaijani refuges and internally displaced persons to their homes. Furthermore, adding that Armenia does not fulfill the demands of the UN Security Council resolutions, he underlined that the international law reaffirmed the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty and inviolability of internationally recognized borders of states.
At the meeting views were exchanged on cooperation between two countries within the international organizations and regional and international issues of mutual concern.
