A meeting of foreign ministers of 10 countries affiliated with Japan and the ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations was held online, and Foreign Minister Motegi said, "Free and open Indo-Pacific with China intensifying supremacy in the South China Sea and other areas. We emphasized the importance of cooperation toward the realization of.
At the meeting, Foreign Minister Mogi said, "Now that the new Corona is in a difficult situation, it is important to maintain and strengthen the principles of the rule of law, openness, transparency and inclusiveness in the Indo-Pacific region." rice field.
On that basis, he pointed out that "ASEAN is the key to the realization of a'free and open Indo-Pacific'for Japan," keeping in mind China, which is strengthening its supremacy in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, and the importance of cooperation between Japan and ASEAN. Was emphasized.
In addition, Minister Mogi said that he "highly appreciates and supports the ASEAN outlook," which is a unique concept for the Indo-Pacific region launched by ASEAN, and Japan will spare no concrete cooperation that will lead to the progress of the concept. ..
Minister Mogi said, "I want to raise the relationship between Japan and ASEAN to a new stage." He expressed his intention to hold a meeting.