Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
The meeting also emphasized the importance of identifying other strategic cooperation, including in the fields of energy transition, science and technology, cultural and tourism cooperation, and youth. In the sector of health, the meeting encouraged the implementation of the establishment of the ASEAN Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED). Japan is ready to support a more resilient ASEAN, including through the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) initiative and quality infrastructure development.
Japan is committed to continuing to support ASEAN centrality, including through the implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). Japan has pledged a funding commitment of USD100 million to support the implementation of the AOIP.
The meeting agreed to elevate the ASEAN-Japan partnership from Strategic Partnership to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which will be announced at the 26th ASEAN-Japan Summit in Jakarta in September. The Japanese Foreign Minister also invited ASEAN Leaders to attend the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo in December 2023, which will adopt the ASEAN-Japan Future Vision document. (WHY)
