Japan
Bilateral diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Japan
Japan recognized the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the 28th of December 1991. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on the 7th of September 1992. The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Japan has been active since 2005. The Embassy of the Republic of Japan in Azerbaijan has been active since 2000.
The development of bilateral relations in all fields, including political, economic-commercial, cultural-humanitarian, educational, and other fields, is of great importance.
Mutual visits of the Heads of the States
On February 24- 28, 1998, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev paid an official visit to Japan.
On March 7-10, 2006, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan lham Aliyev paid an official visit to Japan.
Mutual visits of the Prime Ministers
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Artur Rasi-zada, visited Japan from January 26th to February 1st, 1998.
Mutual visits of the Speakers of the Parliament
In September 2003, Shochi Motuka, the Vice President of the Chamber of Counselors of the Japanese Parliament, visited Azerbaijan.
Mutual visits of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs
On June 25, 2001, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Vilayat Guliyev, paid a visit to Japan.
On June 16 – 21, 2009, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov, paid a visit to Japan.
In may 1999, the Foreign Minister of Japan, Masahiko Komura, paid a visit to Azerbaijan.
On September 5-6, 2018, the Foreign Minister of Japan, Taro Kano, paid a visit to Azerbaijan.
Inter-parliamentary relations
The Head of the working group on Azerbaijan-Japan inter-parliamentary relations is Amina Agazade.
The chairman of the Japan-Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship League is Akira Amari (a member of the lower house of Parliament.
Contractual and legal framework
In total, 31 documents were signed between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Japan.
Economic cooperation
Trade turnover, exports, and imports between the two countries (in thousands of US dollars)
|
Years |
Trade turnover |
Exports |
Imports |
|
2019 |
311.791 |
90.215 |
221.576 |
|
2020 |
153 554.98 |
2 888.77 |
150 666.21 |
|
2021 |
274 841.31 |
15 819.55 |
259 021.76 |
|
2022 |
304 246.87 |
14 027.60 |
290 219.27 |
|
2023 (January-September) |
373 716.4 |
13 690.56 |
360 025.84 |
Source: The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Diplomatic Representation
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Japan
Address: 1-19-15 Higashigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0021, Japan
Official website: www.tokyo.mfa.gov.az
Tel: +81354864744