Japan-Armenia Relations
Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs NAKASONE by H.E. Ms. Monika SIMONYAN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Japan
October 27, 2026
On October 27, Mr. NAKASONE Yasutaka, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call by H.E. Ms. Monika SIMONYAN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Japan.
- At the outset, State Minister NAKASONE stated his greetings on his appointment and noted that Prime Minister Pashinyan's visit to Japan in September last year was a highly meaningful opportunity to advance bilateral relations, and expressed his hope that cooperative relations between the two countries will further develop in various fields, including the IT such as the "TUMO Center."
- In addition, State Minister NAKASONE expressed his respect for the continued efforts of Armenia and Azerbaijan to overcome conflict and bring lasting peace and prosperity to the region, and stated that Japan also wishes to support building mutual trust in the region.
- Ambassador SIMONYAN congratulated on State Minister NAKASONE’s appointment and extended her gratitude for Japan's continued assistance, including economic cooperation.
- Both sides agreed to continue cooperating in various fields, including the economy, culture, and cooperation in the international arena.