German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Plans First Visit to Japan in October
Friedrich Merz is set to visit Japan for the first time as German chancellor, focusing on Indo-Pacific security and defense cooperation.
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Friedrich Merz is set to visit Japan for the first time as German chancellor, focusing on Indo-Pacific security and defense cooperation.
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