Japan-Qatar Relations
Meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs NAKASONE Yasutaka and Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Mohammed Al Khulaifi
October 22, 2026
On October 22, from 4:30 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. NAKASONE Yasutaka, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, who is visiting Japan.
- State Minister NAKASONE welcomed Minster of State Al Khulaifi’s visit to Japan and, expressing his sympathy regarding the various human and material damage sustained in Qatar amid the recent situation surrounding Iran, stated his respect for Qatar’s persistent mediation efforts toward regional peace and stability, including its efforts to facilitate talks between the United States and Iran.
- State Minister NAKASONE welcomed the development of Japan–Qatar bilateral relations under the framework of the Strategic Partnership in a wide range of areas, including not only the traditional energy sector but also politics, economy, and culture. He also expressed serious concern over the damage sustained by Qatar’s LNG-related facilities amid the situation surrounding Iran and its serious impact on LNG production and exports. He stated that Japan is eager to contribute to Qatar’s efforts in developing LNG and infrastructure.
- In response, Minister of State Al Khulaifi explained ways to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Regarding the situation surrounding Iran, he also provided an explanation of Qatar’s mediation efforts. The two sides concurred that Japan and Qatar would continue to work closely together for regional stability and peace.