Japan-Azerbaijan Relations
Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs IKUINA by H.E. Mr. Farid TALIBOV, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Japan
October 16, 2026
On October 16, Ms. IKUINA Akiko, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call by H.E. Mr. Farid TALIBOV, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Japan.
- At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ikuina expressed her hope for the further strengthening of bilateral relations, noting that Japan and Azerbaijan have deepened their friendly relations in various fields and that recently "Young Diplomats Invitation Program for NIS (Central Asia and the Caucasus) Countries" was also held with the participation of an Azerbaijani government official.
- In response, Ambassador Talibov congratulated Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ikuina on her appointment and, with next year marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, expressed his eagerness to strengthen bilateral relations in a wide range of fields.
- In addition, both sides exchanged views on regional affairs and cooperation in the international arena.