The Ambassador of Japan to the State of Qatar, Mr.Naoto Hisajima, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee on May 29, 2025.
They reviewed the two countries’ strong bilateral relationship in the field of sports and discussed ways to further develop and strengthen cooperation.
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| Ambassador Hisajima (left) and H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (right) |
Ambassador Naoto Hisajima hosted a festive reception at the Ritz-Carlton Doha to celebrate the 65th birthday of His Majesty the Emperor. The reception was attended by HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry, HE Mr. Ibrahim Fakhro, Director General of the Department of Ceremonies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and approximately 350 guests.
In his speech, Ambassador Naoto Hisajima praised Qatar’s mediation diplomacy to promote stability and alleviate human suffering, not only in the Middle East but also in other parts of the world, and noted Japan's efforts in Middle East peace, its humanitarian assistance to Palestine, support for the two-state solution, and CEAPAD (Council for East Asian Partnership for Palestinian Development). He also stressed Japan's commitment to continue to be actively involved in international cooperation for the reconstruction of Gaza and other areas. Referring to the 5th Japan-Qatar Foreign Policy Dialogue held in November 2024, he expressed his intention to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas, including politics, economy, and defense, under the strategic partnership.
Many guests enjoyed Japanese food including Japanese marine products, such as Chirashi-zushi served by the Ambassador’s Chef. In addition, many guests took commemorative photos in front of Ikebana flower arrangements, traditional kimonos, and Japanese umbrellas displayed at the venue.
In addition, a PR video for the Osaka-Kansai Expo was projected on a large screen, and a special booth was set up to encourage guests to visit Japan.
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On January 27, 2025, the Ambassador of Japan to the State of Qatar, Naoto Hisajima presented his credentials and the former Ambassador's letter of recall to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Following the ceremony, the Ambassador discussed bilateral relations with His Highness.
Previously, Ambassador Hisajima presented a copy of his credentials to H.E Mr. Sultan bin Saad Sultan Al-Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs on November 25, 2024.
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Ambassador Hisajima and H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
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Ambassador Hisajima and H.E Mr. Sultan bin Saad Sultan Al-Mraikhi
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