Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs Opens the 1st ASEAN-G7 Next Leaders Forum
Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, Nararya Soeprapto, and Minister of Justice of Japan, Koizumi Ryuji, opened the 1st ASEAN-G7 Next Leaders Forum at the Akasaka Intercity Conference Center in Tokyo, Japan. The Next Leaders Forum was established by the ASEAN-G7 Justice Ministers’ Interface on 7 July 2023 in Tokyo to demonstrate joint efforts and dedication to nurturing a generation of leaders capable of addressing global challenges through innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable development.
Deputy Secretary-General Nararya emphasized the importance of the Forum in facilitating the exchange of knowledge, sharing experiences, and best practices among young leaders from ASEAN and G7 in the fields of law and justice. Minister of Justice of Japan, Koizumi Ryuji, highlighted the importance of the rule of law in the international community and expressed his hope that the Forum will serve as the foundation for young leaders to establish strong relations, thereby building a positive bridge for future relations between ASEAN and G7 in the fields of law and justice.