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THE Ambassador of Qatar to Japan HE Hassan bin Mohammed Rafi al Emadi has said that the visit of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to Japan is of great significance in terms of timing, content and ties between the two countries.
In an interview with Pan Orient News, the ambassador said that HH the Amir’s participation, with the Japanese people, in celebrating the beginning of the new imperial era ‘Reiwa’, reflects the mutual trust and respect between the leaderships of the two countries, which spans decades, and will further cement the bond of friendship between His Highness and Emperor Naruhito.
Emadi referred to a visit by Emperor Naruhito to Qatar in 1994, when he was the crown prince, in this context.
Describing Japan as Qatar’s leading energy partner, Emadi said the Japanese are highly appreciative of HH’s visit and participation in this historic ceremony as they consider it a sign of strong friendship between Qatar and Japan.
Qatar’s relations with Japan have made a quantum leap in the past few years thanks to the directives and vision of HH the Amir, and moved from the stage of cooperation to consolidated foundations of a comprehensive strategic partnership, the ambassador said.
The envoy further pointed out that while Qatar and Japan share strong multi-faceted relationship with bilateral agreements in different fields including defence, education, health, sports, tourism, science and technology as well as trade and investment, there is still a strong desire for bilateral cooperation in other vital areas.
He said the commercial, economic and investment interests between Qatar and Japan have formed a backbone for the strong relations between the two countries.
Japanese companies were the first to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), and Japan is still one of the most important and largest partners in this area, the ambassador noted.
Regarding Japan’s stance on the Gulf crisis, the ambassador said that Japan has always supported Kuwaiti mediation efforts and the settlement of the issue in a peaceful manner through dialogue.
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23/10/2019
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