Takaichi makes diplomatic debut with ASEAN maritime security and AI pledge

The Japan TimesCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jesse JohnsonOctober 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made her first diplomatic appearance at an ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, six days after assuming office. During the summit, she pledged to enhance cooperation with ASEAN countries in maritime security, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Takaichi highlighted progress between Japan and ASEAN but emphasized the need for further action to ensure "peace and stability" in the region, a statement viewed as directed at China due to its territorial disputes in the South China Sea. She also announced that Japan would increase official security assistance to bolster defense capabilities of like-minded nations amid rising regional security concerns.

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South China Sea 40% China 50% Japan ×260% Kuala Lumpur 70% Association of Southeast Asian Nations 80% Sanae Takaichi ×2100%

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