His Excellency Mr. Toshihiro Nikai, President of the Japanese Parliamentary Association for Friendship with the State of Qatar, praised the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the country, "may God protect him," that the Shura Council elections will be held next October.
Mr. Nikai referred to the great importance that Japan attaches to the State of Qatar as a strategic partner, stressing keenness to consolidate friendship bonds, enhance economic cooperation and build strategic partnership between the two countries.
While HE Hassan bin Mohammed Al-Emadi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, affirmed that the State of Qatar appreciates the level of its excellent relations with Japan and attaches great importance to building a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two friendly countries.