Japan-Germany Relations
Japan-Germany Foreign Ministers’ Informal Talks
March 26, 2026
On March 26, commencing at 9:30 p.m. local time (5:30 a.m. on March 27, Japan time) for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting France to attend G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, held informal talks with H.E. Dr. Johann WADEPHUL, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The overview of the talks is as follows:
- Minister Motegi stated that cooperation with like-minded countries is becoming increasingly important, and that strengthening cooperation with Germany is paramount. In response, Foreign Minister WADEPHUL showed the same recognition and stated that Japan and Germany would like to cooperate even more closely.
- The two Ministers concurred to continue to cooperate closely in a wide range of areas, including security, defense and economic security. They also exchanged views and concurred to continue to work closely together on various issues facing the international community. These issues include the situation in the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and Ukraine.