Key Facts
• Japan and Germany held their first strategic foreign ministers’ dialogue in Tokyo on August 18, 2025.
• Discussions focused on strengthening economic security, including supply chain resilience.
• Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya emphasized deepening bilateral cooperation on global issues.
• Both nations agreed to hold a “2+2” meeting of foreign and defense ministers soon.
• They also committed to enhancing public-private security dialogues.
• The dialogue addressed the importance of a ceasefire in Ukraine and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.
• Japan, Germany, and G7 nations reaffirmed the need for unity on these global challenges.
Summary
Japan and Germany conducted their first-ever strategic foreign ministers’ dialogue in Tokyo on August 18, 2025, focusing on economic security and global cooperation. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and German Foreign Minister Wardafoor discussed strengthening supply chains and agreed to hold a “2+2” meeting of foreign and defense ministers soon. They also emphasized enhancing public-private security dialogues. The dialogue highlighted the importance of a ceasefire in Ukraine, promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific, and maintaining unity among G7 nations. This meeting marks a significant step in deepening Japan-Germany relations and addressing shared global challenges.
