Japanese PM will visit Qatar, Kuwait and UAE

Doha, The Gulf Observer: The Japanese prime minister is set to visit Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates as part of his Middle East tour later this month, as energy prices undergo a drastic upsurge.

The visit comes as the Tokyo International Conference on African Development is being held in Tunisia on 27 to 28 August, an event which Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to attend.

The prime minister is also considering a visit to Saudi Arabia, reports detail.

The discussions will cover topics centered around oil prices and the stabilization of international markets following a rupture instigated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Kishida is also looking to secure Qatar as a supplier for liquified natural gas (LNG), reports alleged, as the Gulf country boosts its production through its North field expansion project.

Qatar’s gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to increase to 4.9% this year due to its boosted hydrocarbon exports of 10% as well as its multi-billion plan North Field expansion project.