Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has indicated possible defense sector ties with Japan while expressing hopes for renewed Japanese investment in his country.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev cited past construction of power plants by Japanese firms in Azerbaijan. He stated his hope that Japanese investment would grow again.
Aliyev made the remarks in comments reported on July 14, 2026. The statements included a hint at potential cooperation in the defense sector.
The comments come amid ongoing Azerbaijan-Japan relations that have previously involved energy projects.
