Japan and Germany united on free Indo-Pacific in first 'two-plus-two'
During the talks, Japan proposed its Self-Defense Forces conduct joint drills with the German military, timed with Berlin's planned dispatch of a frigate to the region.
Germany and Japan to sign military information protection pact
The new agreement will enable Japan to share military information more easily, removing a major obstacle to exporting defense equipment to the European nation.
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said he welcomes Germany's efforts to strengthen its maritime presence and contribute to maintaining order.
Berlin allows 'comfort women' statue to remain for time being
The Mitte district in the German capital said it hopes to explore a plan for Japan and South Korea to reach a compromise on the display.
Germany excludes Japanese P-1 from patrol aircraft candidates
Berlin said it lacked the necessary relationship with Japan to make purchasing the aircraft workable.
Germany grows wary about Japan's participation in patrol plane project
The German government is increasingly cautious about allowing Japan to take part in a joint project with France to develop marine patrol aircraft, sources familiar with the matter said Monday. As part of its efforts to boost defense-related exports, Japan has been seeking to offer ...
Japan and Germany agree to cooperate over COVID-19 vaccine development
Abe told Merkel that his country will contribute to the development and distribution of vaccines through the WHO's ACT-Accelerator.
Abe and Merkel seek to take Japan-Germany ties to 'higher level' amid trade turmoil and Brexit
Visit days after the Japan-EU trade pact took effect “sends a strong message on promotion of free trade” and strengthening economic ties, Abe said.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel to visit Japan in early February
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will make a two-day visit to Japan early next month for talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Japanese government said Friday. During her visit from Feb. 4, Merkel is also expected to meet with Emperor Akihito, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide ...
Japan and Germany agree to promote free trade, rules-based order
Foreign Minister Kono and his German counterpart stress the importance of closer economic ties just days after Japan and the EU sign a free trade agreement.
Merkel, Abe use tech confab to show solidarity on free trade, knock U.S.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke up for free trade at a major technology fair, issuing jabs clearly pointed at an increasingly protectionist United States.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting German President Joachim Gauck have agreed to work together to maintain the international rule of law, apparently reflecting shared concerns over China's expansionary activities. Gauck told a joint news conference after meeting Abe on Monday that he is "watching ...
