Japan-Azerbaijan Relations
Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs NAKASONE by H.E. Mr. TALIBOV, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Japan
October 21, 2026
On October 21, Mr. NAKASONE Yasutaka, State 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, State Minister Nakasone stated that Azerbaijan is an important country that holds the key to international energy security as well as regional stability and development, and is a valuable partner of Japan.
- In addition, State Minister Nakasone recalled the visit to Japan by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan in June this year - the first in 17 years - and expressed his desire to cooperate toward the early conclusion of the negotiations for the Japan-Azerbaijan investment agreement, which was confirmed during that visit.
- In response, Ambassador Talibov congratulated State Minister Nakasone on his appointment and expressed his desire to further strengthen bilateral relations in various fields.
- Furthermore, both sides exchanged views on regional affairs and cooperation in the international arena.