On November 23rd President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received credentials of incoming Japanese Ambassador Tsuguo Takahashi.
The diplomat passed along a ceremonial guard of honor.
President Ilham Aliyev had a conversation with the Ambassador.
The Head of State noted that bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Japan had been developing successfully on various fronts.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed hope that cooperation between the two countries would be developed rapidly during Tsuguo Takahashi`s tenure.
The diplomat said the last year saw the celebration of the 20th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Japan.
The Japanese Ambassador noted the relations between the two countries had been developing rapidly in various directions, including political, economic, and humanitarian fields.
Mr Tsuguo Takahashi praised ongoing rapid development processes in Azerbaijan.

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