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Takaichi to make diplomatic debut at ASEAN summit in Malaysia

The Japan TimesCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by No AuthorOctober 25, 2025 at 06:42 AM
Takaichi to make diplomatic debut at ASEAN summit in Malaysia
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to make her diplomatic debut at meetings related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Takaichi took office on Tuesday and departed for Malaysia on Saturday. During her visit, she will highlight Japan's "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" (FOIP) initiative and advocate for free trade to assert Tokyo's influence in the region. In her first policy address before parliament on Friday, Takaichi pledged to promote the FOIP initiative as a cornerstone of Japan’s diplomatic strategy and adapt it according to current circumstances.

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Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) initiative ×250% ASEAN 60% Malaysia 70% Japan ×280% Sanae Takaichi ×2100%

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