Japan’s Foreign Minister Says No Contact With China’s Counterpart During Security Conference in Munich

By Ryuichi Sato / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

15:02 JST, February 16, 2026

MUNICH — Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters on Saturday that he had no contact with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during the Munich Security Conference.

“It was very crowded, and I didn’t see him,” Motegi said.

Both ministers participated in the conference.