HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, pays a courtesy visit to HIM Emperor of Japan

HIM Emperor Naruhito of Japan received a courtesy call at the Imperial Palace from HH the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. At the outset of the meeting, HH the Emir expressed to HIM the Emperor his sincere condolences on the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During the meeting, His Highness and His Imperial Majesty reviewed the close relations between the two friendly countries and touched upon many topics of mutual interest.

HE the Ambassador receives Japan’s Minister for Reconstruction at the Pavilion of the State of Qatar at Expo 2025 Osaka

HE Mr. Jaber Jaralla Al-Marri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, received HE Mr. Tadahiko Ito, Japan’s Minister for Reconstruction, during his visit to the Pavilion of the State of Qatar at Expo 2025 Osaka. HE Mr. Ito was briefed on the pavilion’s exhibits, which highlight the Qatar National Vision 2030 and reflect the country’s cultural heritage and its achievements in sustainable development.

Chief Executive Director of the Japan Institute of International Affairs receives HE the Ambassador

HE Mr. Tomoyuki Yoshida, Chief Executive Director of the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA), received HE Mr. Jaber Jaralla Al-Marri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, at his office. The meeting focused on exploring avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation between the Institute and relevant institutions in the State of Qatar, with the aim of promoting mutual interests and further strengthening the friendly relations between the two countries.

State of Qatar Becomes First Country to Sign Participation Agreement with Japan for the Yokohama International Horticultural Expo 2027

HE Mr. Jaber bin Jarallah Al-Merri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, signed the participation contract for the Yokohama International Horticultural Expo 2027 with HE Mr. Kazuhiro Koshikawa, Commissioner-General of the Expo, and Mr. Masato Komura, Secretary-General of the Expo Secretariat. The Expo is scheduled to take place from 19 March to 26 September 2027.

Japan’s Minister of Reconstruction Receives the Ambassador of the State of Qatar

HE Mr. Tadahiko ITO, Japan’s Minister of Reconstruction, received HE Mr. Jaber Jaralla Al-Merri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, at his library in Tokyo. During the meeting, they discussed the inauguration of the State of Qatar Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 and reviewed bilateral relations, exploring ways to strengthen and develop cooperation across various sectors between the two friendly nations

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