Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, in which the Japanese Premier expressed concern about the repercussions of the Gulf crisis, noting that the demands of the four countries are harsh. The Japanese Premier also stressed his country's support for Kuwaiti mediation and diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
Shinzo Abe greeted the Emir and the Qatari people on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.
The Japanese Prime Minister thanked the Emir for continuing the energy supply to Japan despite the current circumstances, stressing that Japan is determined to continue to promote the full partnership with Qatar not only in the field of energy but also in the political, economic and security arenas. The Emir and Japanese Premier reaffirmed the importance of continuing to support the deep ties so as to enhance the mutual interests of both countries.
Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has affirmed that the demands of the siege countries are mere claims and should be supported by evidence, adding that the demands should be realistic and feasible, and all that otherwise is unacceptable.
The Foreign Minister told reporters after his meeting with his US counterpart Rex Tillerson that the meeting was very excellent and constructive.
"We talked about the crisis and the siege imposed on the State of Qatar by the three countries in coordination with Egypt as well as the list of collective demands submitted by the siege countries," he said.
