Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met with Motome Takisawa, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan
At the meeting the sides expressed their satisfaction with the current status of the cooperation between the two countries and stressed the great potential and political will for further development of relations.
Minister Elmar Mammadyarov noted the successful activity of Japanese companies in different areas in our country and provided opportunities for expansion of cooperation.
Minister Elmar Mammadyarov expressed his hope that Motome Takisawa’s visit will contribute to the development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Japan.
During the meeting the sides exchanged views on the opportunities for strengthening cooperation in various fields of the economy, including oil-gas, high technologies, agriculture, pharmacy, education, tourism and other areas.
The parties mentioned the visa facilitation envisaged for the citizens of Japan at the international airports of the Republic of Azerbaijan with satisfaction. They also stressed the importance of increasing efforts for signing of the agreement on exemption of visa for the persons who hold diplomatic and service passports.
Motome Takisawa said that his country puts particular emphasis for the development of comprehensive cooperation with Azerbaijan and highly appreciated Azerbaijan’s support to Japan at the elections within the international organizations.
At the meeting the sides also exchanged their views on other issues of mutual interest.
