Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi on Indo-Pacific at ASEAN Summit 2025

Summit Opening & Photo Opportunity

• 📸 The event commenced with a formal photo opportunity, including a pose in the "ASEAN way" with the right hand over the left.

Japan's Indo-Pacific Stance

• 💡 Japan actively advocates for a free and open Indo-Pacific, often referred to as FOIP.
• ✅ Japan consistently supports the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), highlighting shared fundamental principles.

Joint Statement & Cooperation

• 🤝 A joint statement was adopted, affirming the synergy between FOIP and AOIP.
• 🚀 This statement confirms a commitment to promote further cooperation between Japan and ASEAN.

Future Dialogue Relations

• 📈 The summit provided an opportunity to review existing ASEAN-Japan dialogue relations and discuss their future directions.