‘Russia Is Your Neighbour, Too’: Merz Makes Security Pitch As Germany & Japan Strengthen Ties |Watch

Summary

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged closer security cooperation during talks in Tokyo on October 29. Describing their relationship as a “premium partnership”, they linked Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security. Merz condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine, warned of rising Taiwan Strait tensions and reaffirmed Germany’s One China policy. The leaders also discussed defence industry cooperation, possible collaboration on fighter aircraft and reducing economic dependencies. Watch their full translated remarks on Japan–Germany ties and global security…

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