Asean’s unity in diversity is an admirable principle for the Indo-Pacific, says Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hosting a dinner at the Akasaka State Guest House on Dec 16. - PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO via The Straits Times/ANN

TOKYO: Asean’s unity in diversity is vital to the Indo-Pacific’s dynamism and stability, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday night.

He was giving a toast at a welcome dinner for Asean leaders, including Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who have gathered in Tokyo for three days of celebrations to mark 50 years of relations between Japan and Asean.