# Germany and Japan deepen economic ties amid rising global tensions

https://mins.news/en/item/119247

- euronews, 2026-10-28 14:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/germany-and-japan-strengthen-economic-ties-as-global-tensions-rise

> German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed in Tokyo on Wednesday to expand cooperation on economic security and high technology. It was Merz’s first visit to Japan since taking office in May 2025.

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