TOKYO, May 20 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight:
On May 20, commencing at 4:10 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone meeting with H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. The overview is as follows.
At the outset, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his congratulations to Chancellor Merz on his inauguration and election as Chancellor and stated that Japan-German relations are stronger and closer than ever, including through the Japan-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations, and that he would like to work closely with the Chancellor. Chancellor Merz expressed his gratitude and stated that he was pleased to be able to...