Baku:The newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Azerbaijan, Furuya Tokuro, has presented a copy of his credentials to Jeyhun Bayramov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The meeting took place on November 2, where Minister Bayramov congratulated Ambassador Tokuro on his new role and expressed hopes for his success in diplomatic endeavors.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the discussions between the two officials included the current state and future prospects of Azerbaijan-Japan relations. They emphasized the need to expand political dialogue and strengthen cooperation across various sectors, including economy, trade, energy, transport, high technologies, sports, humanitarian affairs, and education.

The conversation highlighted the potential benefits for Japanese companies to explore investment opportunities in Azerbaijan, particularly in the Alat Free Economic Zone, which offers favorable business and logistics advantages. Azerbaijan's increasing influence in enhancing interregional transport and logistics connectivity, as well as its contributions to the East-West and North-South transport corridors, were also discussed.

Furthermore, the meeting covered Azerbaijan's efforts in the restoration and reconstruction of its liberated territories, focusing on establishing modern infrastructure and ensuring sustainable development. However, challenges such as extensive mine contamination in these areas pose significant obstacles to the restoration process and the safe return of displaced persons.

The two sides also exchanged views on cooperation within international organizations and other issues of mutual interest.