Message from Ambassador Furuya
2026/11/3
I, FURUYA Tokuro, arrived in Baku on October 26, 2026, to assume my post as Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Although I have served in Moscow on two previous occasions, this is my first visit to Azerbaijan. When I met a wide range of people in Japan who have connections with Azerbaijan, they all spoke highly of the country, including its cityscapes, cuisine, and people. Having now come here myself, I have found that their praise was indeed well deserved.
As Ambassador of Japan, I intend to devote my efforts, together with the both Japanese and Azerbaijan people concerned, to three objectives: the protection of Japanese nationals, the promotion of people-to-people ties, and enhancing Japan's presence.
1. The protection of Japanese nationals is the highest priority for our Embassy. Although the number of Japanese nationals residing in Azerbaijan is by no means large, I sincerely hope that all Japanese nationals, including tourists and business travelers, will be able to enjoy safe and trouble-free stays in Azerbaijan. I intend to make every possible effort to this end.
2. I would like to actively promote visits and exchanges between Japan and Azerbaijan among a broad range of people, including not only political leaders and businesspeople, but also tourists, international students, academics, and others. Increasing people-to-people exchanges between our two countries will deepen our mutual understanding, create more opportunities to learn from each other, and further strengthen bilateral relations. I firmly believe that, regardless of how the world may change in the years ahead, the steady accumulation of such exchanges will form the foundation of future relations between our two countries.
3. Situated at the crossroads of civilizations, Azerbaijan is becoming increasingly important as a hub for energy, logistics, digital technologies, and other fields. I would like to deepen my understanding of these changes taking place in Azerbaijan and make every effort to enhance Japan's presence in this evolving environment to the greatest extent possible. By actively supporting the activities of Japanese companies across a wide range of fields and strengthening the dissemination of information not only about Japanese culture but also about the many other attractions of Japan, I hope to enable the people of Azerbaijan, not only in the capital, Baku, but also in all regions of the country, to gain a deeper understanding of Japan and feel closer to our country.
With these three objectives in mind, I will work proactively and consistently toward further deepening the relations between Japan and Azerbaijan. I look forward to your kind support and cooperation.
October 2026
FURUYA Tokuro
Ambassador-Designate of Japan to the Republic of Azerbaijan
As Ambassador of Japan, I intend to devote my efforts, together with the both Japanese and Azerbaijan people concerned, to three objectives: the protection of Japanese nationals, the promotion of people-to-people ties, and enhancing Japan's presence.
1. The protection of Japanese nationals is the highest priority for our Embassy. Although the number of Japanese nationals residing in Azerbaijan is by no means large, I sincerely hope that all Japanese nationals, including tourists and business travelers, will be able to enjoy safe and trouble-free stays in Azerbaijan. I intend to make every possible effort to this end.
2. I would like to actively promote visits and exchanges between Japan and Azerbaijan among a broad range of people, including not only political leaders and businesspeople, but also tourists, international students, academics, and others. Increasing people-to-people exchanges between our two countries will deepen our mutual understanding, create more opportunities to learn from each other, and further strengthen bilateral relations. I firmly believe that, regardless of how the world may change in the years ahead, the steady accumulation of such exchanges will form the foundation of future relations between our two countries.
3. Situated at the crossroads of civilizations, Azerbaijan is becoming increasingly important as a hub for energy, logistics, digital technologies, and other fields. I would like to deepen my understanding of these changes taking place in Azerbaijan and make every effort to enhance Japan's presence in this evolving environment to the greatest extent possible. By actively supporting the activities of Japanese companies across a wide range of fields and strengthening the dissemination of information not only about Japanese culture but also about the many other attractions of Japan, I hope to enable the people of Azerbaijan, not only in the capital, Baku, but also in all regions of the country, to gain a deeper understanding of Japan and feel closer to our country.
With these three objectives in mind, I will work proactively and consistently toward further deepening the relations between Japan and Azerbaijan. I look forward to your kind support and cooperation.
October 2026
FURUYA Tokuro
Ambassador-Designate of Japan to the Republic of Azerbaijan