Japan, Indonesia bolster cooperation under Indo-Pacific Strategy
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has expressed his hope to advance specific cooperation with Indonesia to concretise the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide (Source: Mainichi/Kan Takeuchi)He made the statement while hosting a reception for Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto ahead of the two-plus-two meeting between the defence and foreign ministers of both sides.
The Japanese Prime Minister voiced his concern over China’s activities in the waters, including implementation of the Coast Guard Law which allows patrol ships to use weapons.
Suga laid stress on the significance for both nations to reach consensus on the transfer of defence equipment and technology accord, adding it will be the foundation for further security cooperation between the two countries in the time ahead.
At the event, Suga and his guest discussed recent developments in the East China Sea, and the South China Sea (or the East Sea), as well as tension in Myanmar.
Both sides spoke highly of the importance of maintaining free and open navigation based on international laws, while pledging to enhance close cooperation between Japan and ASEAN member states./.
You should also see
Lang Son province seeks global status for local geopark
A dossier has been built by the People’s Committee of the northern mountainous province of Lang Son to seek the UNESCO recognition of Lang Son Geopark as a global one.
See more
World
Indonesia enhances vigilance against money laundering
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on April 17 called on the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) and related ministries to remain alert to new methods of money laundering, including those involving the cryptocurrency market.
World
Cambodia sees record number of tourists during traditional New Year holiday
Cambodia recorded almost 22 million domestic and international visitors travelling to different tourist destinations nationwide during the four-day traditional New Year holiday, from April 13 to 16.
World
Indonesia raises alert level to highest, warns of tsunami as volcano erupts
An airport in Madano city, the capital of Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, has been ordered closed while hundreds of people evacuated and the alert level raised to the highest on April 18 due to large-scale volcanic eruptions of Mount Ruang.
World
ASEAN culture promoted in Mexico
Typical and diversified culture of ASEAN countries is being promoted at the ongoing ASEAN Week at the headquarters of Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies in Mexico city from April 15-19.
World
Thailand, New Zealand agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership
Thailand and New Zealand on April 17 agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a strategic partnership by 2026, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
