Japanese Embassy in Azerbaijan marks Emperor Akihito`s 80th birthday
Baku, December 14 (AZERTAC). The Embassy of Japan in Azerbaijan has organized an official reception to mark the 80th birth anniversary of Emperor Akihito.
Opening the event, Ambassador Tsuguo Takahashi said under Japan`s present constitution, the Emperor is the “symbol of the state and the unity of the people”, and his birthday is marked as a national holiday in the country.
Touching upon the Azerbaijan-Japan relations, the diplomat noted that high level reciprocal visits contribute to developing the cooperation on all fronts.
Takahashi expressed confidence that the bilateral ties between the two countries would be expanded even further.
Azerbaijani Education Minister Mikayil Jabbarov congratulated the Japanese people on behalf of President Ilham Aliyev.
He said that the Azerbaijan-Japan relationship had been developing steadily. The Minister expressed confidence that relations between the two countries would continue to expand and strengthen.
The event brought together Azerbaijani state and government officials, MPs, ambassadors of foreign countries to Baku, as well as public figures.
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