On August 18, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul affirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral collaboration on economic security during their inaugural strategic dialogue in Tokyo. The meeting, hosted at the Foreign Ministry’s Iikura Guest House, highlighted joint efforts to reinforce supply chains for semiconductors and essential raw materials. Iwaya emphasized the increasingly complex global landscape and stressed the importance of closer coordination between the two nations. Wadephul, on his first official trip to Japan since assuming office in May, described Japan as a key partner in Asia with aligned democratic values and strategic interests. He also noted Germany’s growing engagement in the Indo-Pacific region as part of its broader foreign policy outreach. Both leaders expressed a shared vision for a resilient and rules-based international economic order.
— news from nippon.com
— News Original —
Japan, Germany Confirm Cooperation over Economic Security
Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, agreed Monday to enhance cooperation in economic security, such as strengthening supply chains for semiconductors and critical minerals. n nDuring their first strategic dialogue, held at the Foreign Ministry’s Iikura Guest House in Tokyo, Iwaya told Wadephul that the international order remains challenging and that the need for cooperation and collaboration between Japan and Germany is increasing. n nThis is Wadephul’s first visit to Japan since he took office in May. n nWadephul said that Japan is a special Asian partner with shared values and interests. n nGermany is strengthening its involvement in the Indo-Pacific region. n n[Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]