2023/11/07 / Last updated : 2023/11/07 東京支店 blog

PRIME MINISTER KISHIDA SPEAKS AT THE PHILIPPINE CONGRESS

On the 4th, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered a significant speech at the Philippine parliament. He highlighted Japan’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with ASEAN. During the upcoming special summit in December, celebrating 50 years of friendship with ASEAN, Japan aims to establish a new vision for their future relations.

Prime Minister Kishida referenced the “Fukuda Doctrine,” introduced in 1977 by former Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda, emphasizing equality and trust-based relationships. He also acknowledged the historical efforts of leaders like President Quirino, who forgave Japanese war criminals despite personal tragedies.

Kishida sees the current Japan-Philippines relationship as a “golden age” and commits to practical cooperation on global issues. He stressed Japan’s support for ASEAN’s resilience and sustainability.

At the December summit, Japan and the Philippines aim to pass on trust to the next generation and create a vision for a prosperous and sustainable future. They also initiated a new security framework called “Office Security Capability Assistance (OSA),” enhancing security capabilities in the region. The two nations agreed to negotiate a Facilitation Agreement to deepen their strategic cooperation further.