Japan-based Hokkoku Shimbun newspaper has published an article hailing the importance of direct flights to be launched between Japan and Azerbaijan.

The article draws the readers' attention to recent achievements of Azerbaijan, its rapid economic development and geographical position. The article says that Japan and Azerbaijan are bound by close ties of friendship.

"Japanese companies are also closely involved in international projects implemented by Azerbaijan in the region."

"Despite the fact that direct flights between the two friendly countries opened several years ago, they were only used in cargo transportation, and the Baku-Komatsu-Baku flights, which are carried out by SilkWay, are charter flights," the article says.

The article draws the Japanese readers' attention to the fact that direct passenger and cargo flights connecting not only the capital cities, but also the regions will soon be launched in accordance with an agreement recently reached between the two countries' civil aviation administrations in Baku.

"Regular flights will further enhance cooperation between the two countries in a number of areas, including in economic, cultural and humanitarian fields."

Vugar Aghayev

Special Correspondent