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.



Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan meets Governor of Aichi Prefecture

HE Mr. Jaber Jaralla Al-Merri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, met with HE Mr. Hideaki Ohmura, Governor of Aichi Prefecture. During the meeting, the two sides discussed avenues of cooperation with the city of Nagoya during its hosting of the 2026 Asian Games, including the promotion of cultural and publicity activities accompanying this major continental sporting event. They also reviewed ways to cooperate as part of the early preparations for Doha’s hosting of the 2030 Asian Games, with the aim of expanding sports and cultural cooperation between the two countries.


President of the Min-On Music Museum receives HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan

Mr. Koji Yamaguchi, President of the Min-On Music Museum, received HE Mr. Jaber Jaralla Al-Merri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, as part of efforts to strengthen cultural ties between the two friendly countries. During the visit, His Excellency was briefed on the museum’s activities and events aimed at promoting music culture and fostering artistic exchange, including the organization of joint events and exhibitions to introduce the Japanese public to Qatar’s musical and cultural heritage. The meeting also discussed opportunities for cooperation between the museum and relevant institutions in the State of Qatar.