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Courtesy Call on Foreign Minister MOTEGI by H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar
October 26, 2026
On October 26, commencing at 5 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar.
- At the outset, Minister MOTEGI welcomed Minister of State Al Khulaifi’s visit to Japan. Regarding the situation in the Middle East, he expressed strong concern over the prolonged continuation of the current impasse between the United States and Iran and the deterioration of the situation in Yemen. In particular, he pointed out the importance of free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. He also expressed respect for Qatar’s persistent efforts as a mediator toward the resumption of talks between the United States and Iran.
- 2. Minister of State Al Khulaifi explained the current status and outlook of the situation in the Middle East, including the situation surrounding Iran, as well as Qatar’s mediation efforts toward an agreement between the United States and Iran, and concurred to work closely together between Japan and Qatar.