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The 25th Japan-Germany Joint Committee on Cooperation in Science and Technology
May 27, 2025
The 25th Japan-Germany Joint Committee on Cooperation in Science and Technology took place on May 26 in Tokyo.
- The Joint Committee was co-chaired by Mr. KAWAMURA Hiroshi, Ambassador for Science and Technology Cooperation, and Mr. Christian Stertz, Head of Division 214 (Cooperation with Asia and Oceania), Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. H.E. Dr. Silke Launert, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space, and representatives from relevant ministries, agencies, and universities of both countries participated in-person and online.
- During the joint committee, both sides exchanged views on the recent development of national science, technology and innovation policies and collaboration between funding agencies, universities, research institutions, and science academies. Active discussions were also held on the current status and future prospects on bilateral cooperation in various fields, including AI, robotics, semiconductors, quantum technology, communication technology, fusion energy, hydrogen technology, marine and polar research, bioeconomy, and research security and integrity.
(Reference) Japan-Germany Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation
- The two countries concluded a science and technology cooperation agreement in October 1974. Article 3 stipulates the establishment of a joint committee meeting as an intergovernmental framework to discuss science and technology policy matters related to the implementation of the agreement and to review activities and results based on the agreement.
- Based on this agreement, the joint committee meeting has been held alternately in Japan and Germany. The last (24rd) meeting was held in Bonn in February 2023.