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    AZERBAIJAN'S PRESIDENT IS ON OFFICIAL VISIT IN JAPAN

    Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
    March 9 2006

    Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev had a one-on-one meeting with
    Japanese Emperor Akihito on 8 March, in the framework of his official
    visit to Japan.

    APA reports quoting 'Azertag' that highly appraising official visit
    of the Azerbaijani President to Japan, His Majesty Akihito said
    development of bilateral relations would be useful for both sides.

    Touching upon the historical friendly links between two peoples, the
    Emperor said Japan is deeply interested in strengthening of relations
    with Azerbaijan. The Emperor added that successful reforms are leading
    Azerbaijan to the world's developed counties.

    President Aliyev said he was pleased with the visit, and spoke of
    the legal, democratic, secular state building process ongoing in
    Azerbaijan. "The current visit will open a new phase in development
    of bilateral relations", he emphasized.

    President Aliyev also said Azerbaijan always attaches great importance
    to mutually beneficial ties with the world countries.

    "From this standpoint, the relations with Japan are of particular
    importance. The country is open to businessmen of world counties,"
    Mr.Aliyev stressed.

    Speaking of the works done for joint development of prospects at the
    Azerbaijan sector on the Caspian, the Azerbaijan President said the
    Japanese Itocu had greater share in the projects.

    During the talk, also were focused the prospects of the Azeri-Japanese
    cooperation, the situation in the region, settlement of the
    Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh conflict and other questions.

    President Aliyev at his residence in Tokyo received the President
    of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ms. Sadako Ogata
    yesterday. Reminding that Japan is keen in development of ties in all
    fields, and the Japanese companies had invested in some important
    projects in Azerbaijan, Ms. Sadako Ogata said that the Japanese
    credits are for expansion of cooperation with Azerbaijan, "which is
    such a country in the Caucasus that any investment in its economy
    would certainly yield fruits in future and promote dynamic progress".

    The Azerbaijan President expressed consent with the relations
    established between JICA and Azerbaijan, noting there are good
    opportunities and prospects for widening of co-operation between
    the countries.

    President Aliyev also attended the Azerbaijan-Japan Economic Forum
    yesterday. The forum brought together representatives of 30 Azerbaijani
    and 100 Japanese companies.

    Mr. Aliyev gave a large speech, expressing hope that the Forum would
    benefit mutual ties.

    As a result of the Forum, some companies from each side have sealed
    several million dollars contracts.
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