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Japan-Qatar Summit Meeting and Other Events
January 29, 2019
Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
Photograph of the Prime Minister welcoming the Amir of Qatar
Photograph of the Prime Minister welcoming the Amir of Qatar
Photograph of the salute and the guard of honor ceremony
Photograph of the salute and the guard of honor ceremony
Photograph of the Japan-Qatar Summit Meeting
Photograph of the signing ceremony
Photograph of the signing ceremony
Photograph of the signing ceremony
Photograph of the signing ceremony
Photograph of the signing ceremony
Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the banquet hosted by the Prime Minister
Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the banquet hosted by the Prime Minister
Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the banquet hosted by the Prime Minister
On January 29, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting and other events with H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Following the salute and guard of honor ceremony, the two leaders held a summit meeting and attended a signing ceremony afterwards.
Lastly, the Prime Minister hosted a banquet at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence and said in his address,
“Once again, I wholeheartedly welcome H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, on his first visit to Japan in four years.
The two of us just held very meaningful discussions at our meeting. I hope that His Highness will relax and enjoy Japanese cuisine tonight. The AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Asian Cup is currently taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both the Japanese and Qatari national teams are demonstrating solid performances in their matches. I hope Qatar wins tonight’s match and plays against Japan in the final.
Next year, the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in Japan. The following year, 2021, will mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Qatar. In 2022, the FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) World Cup will be held in Qatar. I anticipate that the Japanese national team will be playing, so I would like to ask you to cheer for them.
I would like to further enhance our diverse and extensive relationship, not limited to energy, as well as deepen the friendship between the people of the two countries through culture and sports.
At today’s banquet, we are joined by leaders who support the friendly bilateral relationship in a variety of fields, including politics, the economy, and culture. It is thanks to you that we enjoy the Japan-Qatar relationship we have today. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to our distinguished guests and ask for your continued support.
I would like to close my remarks by once again welcoming His Highness the Amir and his delegation to Japan wholeheartedly and wishing for your health and happiness as well as for the further deepening of the Japan-Qatar relationship. Thank you very much.”
