Baku:Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently met with Furuya Tokuro, the newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Azerbaijan. During the meeting, Ambassador Tokuro presented a copy of his credentials to Minister Bayramov.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Minister Bayramov congratulated Ambassador Tokuro on his appointment and expressed his hopes for a successful diplomatic mission. The meeting underscored the importance of Tokuro's upcoming tenure in strengthening the existing ties between Azerbaijan and Japan.

The discussions during the meeting centered on the current state and future prospects of bilateral relations. Key areas of focus included expanding political dialogue and enhancing cooperation in various sectors such as economy, trade, energy, transport, high technologies, sports, humanitarian efforts, and education. The importance of Japanese companies capitalizing on Azerbaijan's investment opportunities, particularly in the Alat Free Economic Zone, was also highlighted.

Additionally, the meeting addressed Azerbaijan's growing role in enhancing interregional transport and logistics connectivity, as well as its contributions to the East-West and North-South transport corridors. Minister Bayramov briefed Ambassador Tokuro on Azerbaijan's ongoing restoration efforts in its liberated territories, which include establishing modern infrastructure and ensuring sustainable development. The challenges posed by mine contamination in these areas to the restoration process and civilian safety were also discussed.

Cooperation within international organizations and other matters of mutual concern were also part of the agenda during Bayramov and Tokuro's discussions.