Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi has conducted separate virtual meetings with HE Ryosei Akazawa, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, and HE Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom.
The meetings focused on the implications of the ongoing regional conflict for the global energy sector and ways to safeguard energy supplies.
In both discussions, officials addressed the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on international energy markets and on the stability of supply chains.
The meetings underscored the importance of cooperation between energy‑consuming nations, energy producers, and transit partners to ensure market resilience and reduce volatility in the face of geopolitical uncertainty.
During the meeting with the UK’s energy leadership, Minister Al Kaabi reiterated Qatar’s commitment to remain a reliable supplier of energy to global markets and highlighted opportunities to deepen collaboration on energy security, clean energy transitions, and shared climate objectives.
The discussions also covered strategies designed to diversify energy sources and enhance resilience as nations navigate evolving market pressures.
In the talks with Japan’s economy and trade minister, Eng. Al Kaabi reaffirmed Doha’s long-standing energy partnership with Tokyo, emphasizing the strategic role of LNG delivered under long-term contracts and ongoing cooperation on energy infrastructure and market stability.
The Minister stressed the importance of aligning efforts to maintain secure and uninterrupted energy flows to Japan amid rising global demand and regional supply risks.
Al Kaabi emphasized that the State of Qatar remains committed to strengthening energy relations and cooperation with Japan and the United Kingdom and to upholding its role as a trusted and dependable energy partner.
The high‑level exchanges reflect intensified diplomatic engagement by Qatar with key energy consumer nations as the global energy landscape adapts to geopolitical challenges and seeks enhanced frameworks for mutual energy security and sustainable growth.
