Asean welcomes Japan's first female Prime Minister

Takaichi, who is on her maiden visit to Kuala Lumpur since taking office on Oct 21, was seen after the Asean-Japan Summit at the KL Convention Centre.

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean and Japan have pledged to deepen their longstanding partnership in trade, investment and regional cooperation, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to work closely on maritime security, economic resilience, green transition and humanitarian affairs.

At the Asean–Japan Summit, held on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits here, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the region looked forward to enhancing its collaboration with Japan under the leadership of its newly appointed Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi.