Established in October 1974 through a bilateral agreement between Germany and Japan, the Joint Japanese-German Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation is an intergovernmental platform for dialogue and coordination of joint projects, policy exchanges, and funding schemes. This framework between the two governments aims to oversee, promote, and evaluate research and innovation collaboration, ensuring review activities and results under the agreement.

The meeting was co-chaired by Hiroshi Kawamura, Ambassador for Scientific and Technological Cooperation at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Christian Stertz, Head of Department 214 on Cooperation with Asia and Oceania at the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. Representatives from government authorities, institutions and universities from both countries took part in the session.

During this 25th meeting, both countries presented updates on their progress in science and technology, as well as innovation policy, and explored the current status and future direction of bilateral science and technology cooperation between funding institutions, universities, research institutions and scientific academies. The discussion covered a broad range of fields, including artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductors, quantum technology, communications technologies, the bioeconomy, hydrogen technology, fusion energy, ocean and polar research, research security and integrity protection.

This Joint Committee serves as a strategic pillar for Germany and Japan to address global challenges and enhance competitiveness by deepening bilateral ties in science and technology. It supports the identification of common research priorities, such as renewable energy and AI, and facilitates joint research projects, academic exchanges, and technology transfer. The long-standing partnership reflects both countries’ enduring commitment to jointly advancing scientific knowledge and the field of science and technology.

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