On November 26, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian who was in Tokyo for an official visit was received by Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito.

Minister Nalbandian asked the Crown Prince to convey the greetings of Armenian President Serge Sargsyan to Emperor Akihito and stressed Armenia's desire to strengthen and develop relations with friendly Japan.

Edward Nalbandian presented to Crown Prince Naruhito Armenia's approaches to number of regional and international issues, as well as the goals of his visit to Tokyo, and results of the his meetings and achieved agreements to develop and deepen cooperation between Armenia and Japan in different areas.

In the second part of the day Edward Nalbandian had a broad speech about Armenian foreign policy in Japan's institute of international relations. Armenian Foreign Minister's speech was attended by ambassadors and diplomats accredited in Tokyo, high-ranked MFA officials, experts, scientists, representatives of international and Japanese influential Media.

In his speech and answers to the questions Minister Nalbandian presented Armenian-Japanese relations and initiatives of Armenia aimed at their development, the efforts of consolidation of peace and stability in the Caucasus region.

Answering to the question on war mongering by Azerbaijani side, Edward Nalbandian stated. "Maybe, these statements are made with an expectation to exercise pressure. Apparently, this cannot impress either Armenia or Karabakh. These attempts create an obviously negative impression about Azerbaijan among the international community."

Before speech, Minister Nalbandian met Ambassador Yosiji Nogimi, Director of the Institute and discussed the possibilities of cooperation  Armenia's MFA Diplomatic School and Japan's Institute of International Relations.

The same day Edward Nalbandian gave large interviews to Japan's leading NHK TV and Nikkei newspaper.

Edward Nalbandian visited also to the headquarters of Shimizu corporation, where he had a meeting with the leadership of the corporation.

During the meeting programs realizing by the corporation in Armenia and the possibilities of their expansion were discussed. The representatives of the company marked with pleasure that as the result of effective cooperation with the government of Armenia, latest ecological technologies are implementing in Armenia.

On November 26, at the evening, minister Nalbandian met with the members of Japan-Armenia friendship association headed by Ambassador Suima Edamura (First ambassador of Japan in Armenia).

At the meeting several questions of Armenian-Japanese relations have discussed. The members of association expressed their gratitude for the intention of Armenian Government to set up a diplomatic representation in Tokyo and expressed willingness render their support to the embassy.

On November 27, Minister Nalbandian concluded visit to Japan and returned to Yerevan.