DOHA: A Japanese delegation representing oil and gas companies, including Japan Cooperation Center Petroleum (JCCP), visited Qatar to strengthen cooperation.
The team was hosted by Qatar International Petroleum Marketing Company (Tasweeq), said a statement yesterday.
The visit follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding signed between Tasweeq and JCCP in November 2013.
The MoU aims to exchange learning and development programmes and access JCCP’s technical and non-technical courses.
Another component of the MoU is implementation of ‘Exchange Program for Young Generations’ which allows young employees on both sides to share knowledge and best practices and discuss future marketing challenges in the oil and gas industry.
The eight-member team was headed by Fumihiro Tone, Master Lecturer, Training Department, JCCP.
The main reception was attended by Saad A Al Kuwari, CEO, Tasweeq, Abdulla Al Abdulmalek, Executive Director, Administration, Dr Majid Ibrahim, Head, Learning, Development and Qatarisation and other Tasweeq directors.
Abdulaziz Al Meer, Director, Planning and Performance, Tasweeq, gave a presentation on the company and its operations, followed by a presentation by Tone on Japan’s energy outlook.
The team was introduced to the marketing infrastructure of petroleum products in Qatar, and show them educational, cultural and economic landmarks.
The team visited Ras Laffan, Mesaieed and Dukhan industrial cities, Katara, Pearl Qatar and Museum of Islamic Art.
As part of the programme and the MoU, the first Qatari delegation comprising seven Qatari employees of Tasweeq visited Japan last December.
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