To commemorate the 65th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines, Prime Minister Suga posted a video message on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website to cooperate in the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific. He expressed his intention to continue to actively promote it.
In this, Prime Minister Suga said, "Japan and the Philippines are strategic partners who share universal values such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, and the relationship between the two countries is entering the" golden age. " , Japan provides the Philippines with ODA loans and provides vaccines and medical equipment. "
On that basis, he said, "The two maritime nations share the value that a free and open maritime order based on the rule of law brings peace and prosperity to the region." He expressed his intention to continue to actively promote cooperation toward this.
Prime Minister Suga said, "Japan will continue to strengthen its support for the peace process on Mindanao Island in the south, which has been supported for many years, according to the progress. Taking this memorable year as an opportunity. I pray that the relationship between the two countries will deepen further. "