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By Laman Ismayilova

Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received the newly-appointed Ambassador of Japan to Baku, Teruyuki Katori, on April 5.

The ambassador presented a copy of his credentials to FM Mammadyarov, Azertac reported.

Mammadyarov congratulated Ambassador Katori on his appointment, and wished him success in his future activities.

The envoy vowed that he will spare no efforts to contribute to developing relations between the two countries.

The sides noted successful development of bilateral relations in various areas between Azerbaijan and Japan, while the level of cooperation particularly in political and energy fields was commended.

Favorable opportunities for the cooperation in the fields of economy, culture, tourism, transportation, agriculture, pharmaceutics and medicine were also mentioned.

Minister Mammadyarov hailed Japan’s support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan.

Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Japan were established in 1992. Relations between the two countries have continued to develop steadily.

A number of important projects are being implemented in Azerbaijan through the financial support of Japan, while very important infrastructure projects had already been commissioned in the country through Japanese government`s loans.

The trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Japan amounted to $558.97 million in 2015, according to the Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee.

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