German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announces closer cooperation with Japan

The German defense minister is planning a military agreement with Japan that would make it easier in the future to station troops on each other’s territory.

23. March 2026
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Tokyo on Friday at the start of his trip to Japan (Kassette/Bundeswehr)

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Last updated: 23. March 2026