Strengthening Cooperation Expected for 'Public Oversight'

The first Germany-Japan diplomatic and defense '2+2' meeting in April last year (Kyodo News)

The first Germany-Japan diplomatic and defense '2+2' meeting in April last year (Kyodo News)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Germany and Japan are scheduled to hold a '2+2' meeting next month in Germany, with foreign and defense (security) ministers from both countries participating together, NHK reported on the 23rd.


According to the report, Yoshimasa Hayashi, Japan's Foreign Minister, is considering participating in the bilateral '2+2' meeting on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which will be held from the 3rd to 4th of next month in M?nster, western Germany.


Yasukazu Hamada, Japan's Defense Minister, is expected to participate online. From the German side, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht will attend. The foreign and defense '2+2' meeting between the two countries was held via video conference last April, making this the second time.



NHK stated, "It is expected that they will reaffirm the importance of the rule of law and strengthen security cooperation, keeping in mind Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine and China's hegemonic moves."


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