No:705/23, Press release on the meeting between Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and the Ambassador of Japan to our country
07 December 2023 18:10
On 7 December 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov received Junichi Wada, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to our country, on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission.
During the meeting, it was noted that there is great potential for the further development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Japan. In particular, the importance of developing cooperation in the fields of economy, energy, culture, tourism, agriculture, high technologies, education and other areas was emphasized. It was stated that political dialogue and high-level visits between the two countries are important.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov once again conveyed to the other side Azerbaijan’s position based on the norms and principles of international law regarding the resolution of the conflict, which posed the greatest threat to the security of the region, and the restoration of our country’s sovereignty. It was recalled that the Ambassador, who served in our country during this period, witnessed these historic processes. It was highlighted that in the post-conflict period, there are great opportunities for cooperation between our country and the Japanese side in the restoration and reconstruction works carried out by our country, as well as in the creation of green energy zones and within the framework of Free Economic Zones.
Gratitude was expressed to the Ambassador for his contribution to the development of Azerbaijan-Japan relations, and success was wished to him in his future activities.
Ambassador Junichi Wada expressed his gratitude for the sincere reception and expressed gratitude for the support he received from Azerbaijan’s state and government agencies and organizations during his tenure.
During the meeting, an exchange of views was conducted on other issues of mutual interest.
