Japan and Germany's relations get closer.

Democratic ideas unite us, said German Chancellor Scholz.

Tokyo - In the future, Germany and Japan want to collaborate more closely on the supply of raw materials and defense-related issues. This was resolved by the two nations, with whom they hope to start a new relationship chapter, at their first government consultations in Tokyo. Our distance is 9,000 kilometers. But democratic ideals, adherence to international law, and a desire for safe and open trade routes bind us together, added Scholz. Six ministries and an economic team had left for Tokyo with the chancellor. Scholz's first trip to Asia was to Japan in April 2022. He will return to Japan in May to participate in the G7 conference of economically powerful states.