Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed Sunday to deepen relations regarding security and economic issues at a summit to commemorate 50 years of friendship and cooperation. 
 
Japan and ASEAN agreed to “strengthen dialogue and cooperation for the maintenance of maritime security and safety, maritime order based on the rule of law, including freedom and safety of navigation and overflight and unimpeded commerce,” the joint statement said.
 
Explore more about this milestone at: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/17/japan/politics/japan-asean-summit/