00:00 In further enhancing the security and defence cooperation, Japan and Malaysia have confirmed
00:06 their commitment to accelerate the official Security Assistance (OSA) implementation,
00:13 focusing on strengthening strategic communication.
00:17 In a significant diplomatic development, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the acceleration
00:23 of coordination for OSA underscored a mutual commitment, marking a pivotal reference point
00:30 in the partnership between the two nations.
00:32 "We have confirmed that we will strengthen the strategic communication between the two
00:39 nations between Prime Minister Amar and Japan.
00:43 We have also confirmed that we will accelerate the adjustment for the implementation of the
00:51 OSA.
00:52 We will also strengthen the security and defence cooperation between the two nations.
00:59 We have also confirmed that we will further strengthen the cooperation between the OSA
01:06 and the maritime security agencies."
01:11 Kishida said this during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Tatsushi Anoah Ibrahim
01:17 at Sri Perdana on Sunday.
01:19 In the current regional and global situation, Kishida pointed out the importance of upholding
01:25 a free and open international order based on the rule of law.
01:30 "We have confirmed that we will not tolerate any unilateral attempts to change the situation
01:38 in the East, South and West, or to exchange views on the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
01:44 We will cooperate closely and respond to the situation.
01:48 We have confirmed that we will cooperate closely and respond to the situation."
01:55 Kishida's inaugural two-day visit to Malaysia from Saturday held special significance as
02:01 it coincided with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Japan friendship
02:07 and cooperation this year.
02:09 Malaysia and Japan upgraded their ties from an enhanced partnership to a strategic partnership
02:15 in 2015 when Kishida visited Malaysia as Foreign Minister.
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