President Ilham Aliyev received the outgoing Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Japan, Masamitsu Oki, upon the completion of his diplomatic activities in Azerbaijan. 

The President highly appreciated the diplomatic activities of Masamitsu Oki in Azerbaijan and highlighted the importance of his contributions to development of the Azerbaijan-Japan relations. Having wished success to Musamitsu Oki in his future work, President Ilham Aliyev expressed hope for further strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. 

Masamitsu Oki said he had pleasant memories of Azerbaijan. Touching upon the importance of mutual visits, the diplomat said the visit of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to Japan had marked a strong momentum for further development of bilateral relations between the two states.