Takaichi and Malaysian PM agree to continue joint maritime security exercises and capacity-building assistance.

Takaichi and Malaysian PM agree to continue joint maritime security exercises and capacity-building assistance.

[Japan-Malaysia Summit Meeting and Luncheon Meeting (Summary)] On June 10, commencing at 11:45 a.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit meeting with H.E. Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, who was on an Official Working Visit to Japan, followed by a Joint Press Announcement and a luncheon. In addition, the two leaders issued a Japan-Malaysia Joint Statement following the summit meeting. 1. IntroductionPrime Minister TAKAICHI welcomed the visit of Prime Minister Anwar and stated that bilateral relations have been progressing in a wide range of areas under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In response, Prime Minister Anwar expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome extended by Prime Minister TAKAICHI and stated that, taking this summit meeting as an opportunity, he would like to further strengthen bilateral relations. 2. Bilateral Relations(1) The two leaders, with a view to the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Malaysia diplomatic relations in 2027, concurred on updating bilateral relations into a mutually enriching partnership in which both countries leverage each other's knowledge and expertise, in order to deepen the bonds cultivated through Malaysia's "Look East Policy." (2) The two leaders shared the recognition that, amid an increasingly severe regional situation, the importance of cooperation in the field of maritime security is growing, and concurred on continuing joint exercises between the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Royal Malaysian Navy, as well as capacity-building assistance through Japan’s OSA (Official Security Assistance) program. (3) The two leaders also welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the coast guard authorities of both countries, as the two countries, which share sea lanes, seek to further promote cooperation in the field of maritime safety and security. (4) The two leaders welcomed the deepening of economic and trade relations between the two countries and concurred on further promoting public-private cooperation based on each other's growth strategies. (5) Prime Minister TAKAICHI, in light of the recent energy situation, conveyed Japan's gratitude for the stable supply of LNG, petroleum and chemical products such as medical gloves, and fertilizer raw materials from Malaysia, a trusted partner, and requested continued stable supply, to which Prime Minister Anwar responded with Malaysia’s utmost commitment, also referring to the conclusion of a new LNG purchase contract between JERA and Petronas. Furthermore, the two leaders concurred on realizing the strengthening of supply chain resilience for energy and critical goods under "POWERR Asia," and confirmed that they would advance further cooperation between the two countries on critical minerals by, coordinating with like-minded countries and Multilateral Development Banks. Prime Minister TAKAICHI also noted the importance of advancing concrete initiatives in the field of decarbonization while making use