HE Mr. Jaber Jaralla Al-Marri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, participated in the annual general meeting of the Japan-Qatar Friendship Association. The meeting included a presentation on the association’s activities during the past year and a discussion of future plans to further enhance cooperation between the two countries.

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.

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.

HE Mr. Jaber Jaralla Al-Marri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, welcomed HE Mr. Taro Kono, Member of the House of Representatives and former Minister for Digital Transformation, Foreign Affairs, and Defense of Japan, during his visit to the State of Qatar’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.

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.

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

HE Mr. Jaber Jaralla Al-Marri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan and Commissioner General of the Qatar Pavilion, inaugurated the opening session of the business roundtable organized by Invest Qatar at the State’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry, and HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, officially opened the State of Qatar’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. HE Mr. Jaber Jaralla Al-Marri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan and Commissioner General of the Pavilion, also attended the ceremony, alongside a number of high-level dignitaries. The event marked the beginning of Qatar’s participation in this global exhibition, which will run for six months.

HE Mr. Jaber Jaralla Al-Marri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan and Commissioner General of the Qatari Pavilion, participated in the official opening ceremony of Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Held under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”, the event brings together more than 130 countries and 25 international organizations.

Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado received HE Mr. Jaber Jaralla Al-Marri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, at HIH Princess Takamado's Residence. During the meeting, HE the Ambassador extended his greetings and well wishes to Her Imperial Highness on the occasion of the New Year.