Prime Minister and LDP President Shinzo Abe met with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar, the host country for the 2022 FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup, and Japan's opponent in the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Asia Cup finals. Prime Minister Abe talked about how culture and sports have enriched the relationship between the two countries and expressed his ambitions for further development. The two leaders also confirmed the importance of a cooperative relationship in the LNG (liquefied natural gas) business.

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