TOKYO, Aug. 18 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release:
On August 18, commencing at 11:30 a.m., Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held the 1st Japan-Germany Foreign Ministerial Strategic Dialogue (a meeting for approximately 45 minutes and a working lunch for approximately 60 minutes) with H.E. Dr. Johann Wadephul, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Germany, who is visiting Japan. The overview is as follows.
1. Opening Remarks
Minister Iwaya welcomed Minister Wadephul's visit to Japan and expressed the view that as the international order faces severe challenges, the need for cooperation and collaboration between Japan and Germany, which lead Asia and Europe respecti...