Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her German counterpart Annalena Baerbock agreed on Monday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in security and economic security during their meeting in Tokyo.

Key Agreements:

1. Security & Defense:

   • Both ministers committed to advancing security dialogue, including cybersecurity, defense equipment, and technology collaboration.

   • They agreed to hold the next "2+2" meeting (foreign and defense ministers) at the earliest opportunity.

2. Economic Security:

   • Will expand economic security consultations (launched last year), with the second round scheduled for this autumn.

   • Focus areas include supply chain resilience and joint responses to global economic challenges.

3. Indo-Pacific & Euro-Atlantic Security Linkage:

   • Japan welcomed Germany’s continued engagement in the Indo-Pacific through naval deployments.

   • Both sides stressed that security in the Indo-Pacific is directly tied to Europe’s security environment.

4. Institutional Cooperation:

   • Pledged to boost activities of the Japan-Germany Forum and the Japanese-German Center in Berlin.

Regional & Global Issues:

• Exchanged views on Ukraine, Indo-Pacific developments, and the Middle East/Africa.

• Reaffirmed commitment to UN reform, including Security Council modernization.

Quotes:

• FM Kamikawa: "The need for Japan-Germany cooperation is growing amid severe challenges to the international order."

• FM Baerbock: "Tokyo is a ‘key partner in Asia,’ and Germany seeks deeper collaboration through new dialogue frameworks."