Jeyhun Bayramov meets with Deputy FM of Japan

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has met with Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Honda Taro, Report informs, citing the Foreign Ministry's press service.

Welcoming the Japanese delegation, the Minister said that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, noting that Azerbaijan attaches great importance to cooperation with Japan.

In turn, Honda Taro, Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan, congratulated the two countries on the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations and noted the successful development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Japan in many fields, including political and economic. Deputy Minister Honda Taro said that Azerbaijan, which plays a vital role in terms of energy security, is an important partner of Japan in the region.

The sides also exchanged views on cooperation between Azerbaijan and Japan in energy, alternative energy, economy, humanitarian, inter-parliamentary relations, and other fields.

Jeyhun Bayramov informed the Japanese deputy minister about the situation in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan, the purposeful destruction of Azerbaijani territories by Armenia during the occupation, looting of cultural heritage, large-scale restoration and construction works carried out by the Azerbaijani government in the liberated territories, demining, ecology and environmental protection. In this regard, the Minister expressed gratitude for the participation of Japanese companies in the construction process.

Noting that the elimination of the occupation factor created opportunities for the normalization of relations between the two countries, the Minister stressed the practical steps taken by Azerbaijan to establish lasting peace and development in the region.

The sides also exchanged views on cooperation within international organizations, regional issues, including the situation in Ukraine, as well as other issues of mutual interest.