RIYADH: Germany and Japan will collaborate to propel the adoption of hydrogen as an alternative power source, in light of the war between Russia and Ukraine, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
"In the future, hydrogen will be an alternative to today's gas and coal. By promoting the development of hydrogen through Japan-Germany cooperation, we can bring about prosperity on a wide scale," Nikkei Asia reported, citing Scholz.
Since both Japan and Germany are trade-oriented countries, the chancellor said the collaboration will help address common issues.
This comes days after Russia halted natural gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland in response to Western sanctions imposed on it, raising concerns about the future of energy supplies.
The partnership also shows how Germany is shifting its focus towards Asia, in line with the German governing coalition seeking a more balanced Asia policy.
