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  • 11/5/2023
In further enhancing the security and defence cooperation, Japan and Malaysia have confirmed their commitment to accelerate the Official Security Assistance (OSA) implementation focusing on strengthening strategic communication.

During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday (Nov 5), Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said mutual consensus has also been reached on enhancing cooperation in the maritime domain, with plans for joint exercises involving coast guard agencies to fortify collaborative efforts.

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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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02:25 Thanks for watching!

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