HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday received a written message from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on bilateral relations and ways to enhance them. Japanese Ambassador Kenjiro Monji handed over the message to the Emir during an audience at the Emiri Diwan. Afterwards, HH the Emir presented the ambassador, who is finishing his term of office in Doha, the Sash of Merit in appreciation of his efforts to enhance relations between Qatar and Japan.