Japan-Azerbaijan Relations

March 31, 2026
State Minister KUMINITSU shaking hands with Ambassador Talibov
State Minister KUMINITSU talking with Ambassador Talibov

On March 31, Ms. KUNIMITSU Ayano, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call by H.E. Mr. Farid TALIBOV, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Japan. The overview of the meeting is as follows:

  1. At the outset, State Minister KUMINITSU extended congratulations to Ambassador Talibov on his assumption to his post and expressed her expectations for the further development relations between Japan and Azerbaijan.
  2. Ambassador Talibov extended his greetings upon assignment and expressed his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in various fields, including economy and people-to-people exchanges.
  3. In addition, they exchanged views on the international situation. State Minister Kunimitsu expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan’s support in the evacuation of Japanese nationals from Iran to Azerbaijan.

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