the philippines and japan “We have entered a golden age.”
| On November 4, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida gave a speech at the Philippine Congress for the first time as a Japanese prime minister, emphasizing the country’s stance on strengthening cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). At the special summit meeting to be held in Tokyo in December to commemorate the 50th anniversary of friendship and cooperation with ASEAN, we announced a new vision for developing future relations between Japan and ASEAN. |
[Creating a new era of prosperity with ASEAN]
Prime Minister Kishida began by referring to the “Fukuda Doctrine,” a diplomatic principle for Southeast Asia that was made in 1977 when then Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda gave a speech in Manila that advocated “equal partners” and “heart-to-heart relationships of trust.” “We cannot forget the efforts of our predecessors based on the spirit of tolerance that led to our friendship,” he said, referring to former President Quirino, who pardoned Japanese war criminals despite the loss of his family. I did. He described the current relationship between the two countries as having “entered a golden age,” and said that regarding the future relationship with ASEAN, “we will work realistically and practically on global issues, and as equal partners, we will continue to support the resilience of each country.” “We will improve economic performance and sustainability.” He emphasized that Japan will continue to provide support such as establishing the ASEAN Infectious Disease Control Center.
At the ASEAN Special Summit Meeting to be held in December, he stated, “I would like to pass on trust to the next generation and come up with a vision together with ASEAN to create a new era of sustainability and prosperity.”
Also, the day before the congress, at a summit meeting with President Marcos, they agreed to apply for the first time the Government Security Capacity Enhancement Assistance (OSA), a framework for providing equipment to the militaries of “like-minded countries,” and to provide coastal surveillance radars. “We will continue to contribute to improving the security capabilities of the Philippines and contribute to peace and stability in the region.” The two sides agreed to enter into negotiations toward the conclusion of a Facilitation Agreement (RAA) to facilitate mutual exchange between the Self-Defense Forces and the Philippine military, and said, “We will continue to further deepen our strategic cooperation.”
[Philippines where economic development is expected]
In the Philippines, where the security relationship between Japan, the United States, and the Philippines continues to strengthen, economic development is remarkable, and infrastructure development is proceeding at a rapid pace in metropolitan areas including the capital, Manila.
[Our business in the Philippines]
Against the backdrop of the friendly relationship between the two countries in various areas, our various businesses, including our poultry farming business, have steadily expanded, and in September of this year, E-Partners Co., Ltd. established a local subsidiary in the Philippines. Officially registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Philippines is a young country with a population of over 113 million people, the 6th largest in Asia after Japan, and the average age of its citizens is 24 years old, and is expected to develop even further in the future.
Please look forward to our future as we continue to grow together with the Philippines.
We appreciate your continued understanding and cooperation.
By Admin|2023-11-13|2023,|