TOKYO: Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors during the Third Japan-Qatar Strategic Dialogue in Doha on Tuesday.

According to the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo, the ministers acknowledged increasing collaboration in energy, the economy, defense, international initiatives, and cultural and academic exchanges.

Additionally, they expressed mutual support for their national teams’ participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

During their 100-minute meeting, the ministers underscored the importance of liquefied natural gas in strengthening bilateral relations.

Minister Motegi conveyed appreciation for Qatar’s consistent energy supply, while Minister Mohammed reiterated Qatar’s commitment to ensuring stable energy provision to Japan.