His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani and Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi co-chaired the third Qatari-Japanese Strategic Dialogue here Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the deepening bilateral relationship between the two nations. The comprehensive dialogue addressed prospects for advancing co-operation across multiple critical sectors, including trade, economy, investment, security and defence, education, healthcare, scientific and medical research, science and technology, tourism, infrastructure development, human resources development, and capacity building and training. Both countries reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means while conducting an extensive review of the latest regional and international developments. In a separate bilateral meeting held on the same day, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani and Motegi engaged in detailed discussions on ways to support and enhance the robust co-operation between their countries. The talks covered the comprehensive agenda items of the strategic dialogue, along with several other matters of mutual interest to both nations. The PM emphasised that the third Qatari-Japanese Strategic Dialogue represents an important milestone in the close and growing relations between the two sides, which are firmly grounded in respect, trust, co-operation, friendship, and mutual interests. He further noted that commercial, economic, and investment interests have formed the backbone of the strong relations between Qatar and Japan, praising the distinguished role of Japanese companies in Qatar's development process. Following the dialogue, the two nations issued a joint statement highlighting key areas of collaboration and shared vision. The statement noted that the Qatar-Japan Strategic Dialogue serves as a testament to the strong partnership between the two countries, further reinforced by the announcement of a broader Strategic Partnership in 2023. Both ministers commended the strength of bilateral relations and reviewed the substantial progress achieved since the Second Strategic Dialogue held in 2023. Both sides underscored the critical importance of strengthening economic and energy cooperation, with particular emphasis on energy security, stable supply, and enhanced collaboration in technology and innovation. They highlighted how trade, investment, and co-operation in advanced industries support economic growth and diversification in both countries. The two countries also reiterated their commitment to defence and security co-operation, including collaboration on maritime security and freedom of navigation, aligned with shared interests in maintaining regional stability. The ministers exchanged comprehensive views on global and regional developments, including the evolving situations in the Middle East, Israel-Palestine, Iran, Syria, and East Asian affairs, emphasising the vital importance of diplomacy, dialogue, and multilateral engagement in promoting lasting peace and stability. Relevant working groups will continue to convene throughout 2026 to advance these objectives, with outcomes to be presented at the Fourth Qatar-Japan Strategic Dialogue scheduled to be held in Tokyo.