Before heading to a crucial NATO summit in United States next July, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to make a stop in Germany. According to NHK television, citing a Japanese government source, Kishida plans to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for a discussion focused on several key areas that are vital to the future of both countries, BTA reports.
The two leaders will discuss global supply chain challenges, particularly in minerals and semiconductors. The rapid advancement of technology, the protection of emerging innovations, especially in the field of artificial intelligence, will also be an important topic of discussion.
The meeting is also expected to cover defense cooperation, a timely issue given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and China's increasing maritime offensive.
Discussions will highlight the importance of the Japan-Germany partnership to address complex global challenges.
The meeting between Kishida and Scholz is not just a diplomatic formality, but a crucial dialogue at a time when global stability and technological security are more important than ever.