Japan-Germany Relations
Japan-Germany Summit Meeting
November 23, 2025
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On November 23, commencing at 11:50 local time (November 23, 18:50 JST) for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, who was visiting Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, to attend the G20 Summit, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. The overview of the meeting is as follows.
- At the beginning, Prime Minister Takaichi stressed the increasing importance of cooperation with Germany, whichplays a leading role in Europe as a member of the G7. She also stated that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific are inseparable, and that she hopes to work with Chancellor Merz to achieve a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific."
- Chancellor Merz offered his congratulations to Prime Minister Takaichi on her inauguration and stated that he would strengthen cooperation with Japan, as an important partner in Asia, in various fields.
- The two leaders concurred on strengthening cooperation in national and economic security between Japan and Germany.
- They also exchanged views on international situation, including the Indo-Pacific, and concurred that Japan and Germany will work closely together to address the challenges facing the international community.