During their meeting in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed the regional and global consequences of the war between the United States and Iran.
In a statement posted on her X account after the meeting, Takaichi said she was concerned about the continuing military tensions surrounding Iran and serious disruptions to the rules-based maritime order.
Efforts to end the war, which is entering approximately its seventh month, have continued following the framework agreement reached in June. Prepared through mediation by Pakistan and Qatar, the agreement aims to achieve a final peace deal on navigation in the strategic waterway and Iran’s nuclear program.
During the conflict, the United States carried out attacks against Iran, while Iran targeted US military bases and energy facilities in Gulf states, including Qatar.
Takaichi expressed her deep respect for the important role Qatar has undertaken as a mediator. The Japanese prime minister said she wanted to work closely with Qatar to help stabilize the situation in the region as soon as possible. Al Thani, meanwhile, briefed her on the status of talks between the United States and Iran.
Japan is preparing a comprehensive cooperation plan to strengthen the economic and energy resilience of the Gulf states, including Qatar. The two leaders discussed strengthening economic partnerships in various sectors, including investment and artificial intelligence, alongside traditional energy fields.
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Al Thani also met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Motegi expressed strong concern that the dispute between the United States and Iran had remained unresolved for more than six months.
Motegi also said that disruption to safe and free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz would have serious effects on the global economy.
