Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called for stronger relations between Japan and Southeast Asian nations at a summit with ASEAN leaders in Tokyo.
Abe and his counterparts from the 10 ASEAN members are holding discussions on Saturday.The summit marks 40 years of relations between Japan and the regional bloc.
At the opening of the meeting, Abe said he hopes to build an Asia-Pacific region where people can mutually respect cultures and differences among them.
Brunei's Sultan and Prime Minister Hassanal Bolkiah, a co-chair of the meeting, said he is grateful for Japan's unwavering contribution and support for the region's economic development and progress for the past 40 years.
Source:NewsOnJapan
At the opening of the meeting, Abe said he hopes to build an Asia-Pacific region where people can mutually respect cultures and differences among them.
Brunei's Sultan and Prime Minister Hassanal Bolkiah, a co-chair of the meeting, said he is grateful for Japan's unwavering contribution and support for the region's economic development and progress for the past 40 years.
Source:NewsOnJapan
