ASEAN and Japan Strengthen Ties to Advance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Senior Officials of ASEAN and Japan attending the 40th ASEAN-Japan Forum in Karuizawa reaffirmed their commitment to further advancing the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) based on mutual trust and respect, mutual benefit and equal partnership.
The meeting welcomed the continued momentum of strengthening ASEAN-Japan relations, following the successful convening of the 27th ASEAN-Japan Summit in October 2024 as well as the Commemorative Summit on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation in December 2023 in Tokyo.
Japan reaffirmed its strong support for ASEAN Centrality and ASEAN Community-building efforts. ASEAN welcomed Japan’s commitment to supporting the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) through concrete projects and activities, aimed at fostering practical cooperation in the key areas of the AOIP, with a view to contributing to the advancement of the CSP in an open, transparent and inclusive manner. ASEAN also welcomed Japan’s proposal for a Joint Statement on the further promotion and implementation of the AOIP, for adoption at the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit this year.
