TOKYO, Dec 16 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Saturday issued a joint statement on the elevation of Malaysia-Japan ties to a strategic comprehensive partnership.
The statement was issued before both leaders witnessed the signing and exchange of notes of the official Security Assistance Grant Aid by Japan that will provide monitoring and surveillance equipment for Malaysia.
Both leaders also witnessed the exchange of a memorandum of cooperation on Space Development and Application between the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
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Before the announcement and the signing ceremony, Anwar and Kishida had a brief bilateral meeting.
Anwar said Malaysia is appreciative of Japan’s commitment to Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, since the 1980s that had contributed to the growth of the region. ― Bernama
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