Bombo Radyo
Evening News
11 December 2023
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. will visit Japan from December 15 to 18. A bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Marcos will be held on December 16. The main reason for President Marcos’ 11th international trip this year is to attend the 50th ASEAN-Japan Anniversary on Sunday, December 17. The following are important factors for the 10 ASEAN countries to discuss with the host country Japan:
- numerous international developments which involve the regional bloc, such as issues on South China Sea, East China Sea, North Korea, and Myanmar
- people-to-people activities related to arts, culture, and sports
- ASEAN-Japan economic ties, particularly on trade and investment, supply chain, connectivity and infrastructure, climate change; and food and energy security.
Another important meeting is the Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC) on Monday, December 18. According to President Ferdinand Marcos, “This is important for us because as one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, we are committed to the outcome of the COP28 meeting and this will also be an opportunity for us to request support for our bid to host the board of the loss and damage fund.”
The Filipino Community in Japan hopes to have a Meet & Greet with President Marcos, fondly called PBBM.
Golden Friendship, Golden Opportunities – 50th ASEAN & Japan Summit
In December 2023, the 50th ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and Japan Summit was held in Tokyo, Japan. The theme of the summit was “Golden Friendship, Golden Opportunities,” highlighting the longstanding and fruitful relationship between ASEAN and Japan.
Key Highlights
1. Commemorating 50 Years of ASEAN-Japan Dialogue Partnership: The summit marked the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN-Japan Dialogue Partnership, which was established in 1973. This milestone underscored the strong and enduring ties between the two entities.
2. Strengthening Strategic Partnership: The leaders of ASEAN and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the ASEAN-Japan Strategic Partnership, which covers a wide range of areas including political-security, economic, and socio-cultural cooperation.
3. Enhancing Economic Cooperation: The summit focused on ways to deepen economic integration and cooperation, particularly in areas such as trade, investment, and supply chain resilience. This was seen as crucial in the face of global economic challenges.
4. Addressing Regional and Global Issues: The leaders discussed regional and global issues of mutual concern, including the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and regional security. They pledged to work together to address these challenges and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.
5. Celebrating Cultural Exchanges: The summit also celebrated the rich cultural exchanges between ASEAN and Japan, recognizing the importance of people-to-people connections in strengthening the partnership.
The 50th ASEAN and Japan Summit in Tokyo was a significant milestone, reflecting the depth and breadth of the ASEAN-Japan relationship. The “Golden Friendship, Golden Opportunities” theme encapsulated the shared vision of the two partners to further deepen their strategic partnership and unlock new opportunities for mutual benefit in the years to come.
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