Dec 22 2023
Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice Minister FUKAZAWA by H.E. Mr. Areg HOVHANNISIAN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Japan
On December 22, Mr. FUKAZAWA Yoichi, Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call by H.E. Mr. Areg HOVHANNISIAN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Japan. The overview of the meeting is as follows:
- Parliamentary Vice Minister Fukazawa stated that he would like to continue to deepen cooperation in the fields, such as economy, human resources’ development, people-to-people exchange and culture between Armenia and Japan.
- He stated that he is deeply saddened by the displacement of over 100,000 people and Japan has implemented Emergency Grant Aid of USD 2 million through the international organizations. He added that further support is also considered. He also paid respect to the joint statement issued recently by the Governments of Azerbaijan and Armenia as a step for confidence-building measures towards a peace agreement.
- Ambassador Hovhannisian congratulated Parliamentary Vice Minister Fukazawa on his appointment, and he explained the recent situation in Caucasus region and expressed his gratitude for wide range of Japan's assistance including Emergency Grant Aid.
- The two sides agreed to work closely together to further strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries.