Japanese Ambassador to ASEAN Yonetani Koji made the statement in an interview with ANTARA for the International Corner program in Jakarta on Thursday, saying the progress was confirmed through a joint evaluation conducted by a bilateral committee in May.
"And we have confirmed together that more than 90 percent of the action lines have either already been implemented or are currently being implemented," he said.
According to Yonetani, the 130 action lines agreed upon at the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation cover three pillars, heart-to-heart partners across generations, partners for the co-creation of the economy and society of the future, and partners for peace and stability.
The ambassador said the implementation of the various programs demonstrates that Japan-ASEAN relations have evolved from a partnership built on mutual understanding into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership supported by concrete actions.
"I can tell you that our heart-to-heart relationship has developed into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between ASEAN and Japan. It has been translated into concrete actions and practical cooperation that we jointly plan, implement, and regularly review together," he said.
In 2023, ASEAN and Japanese leaders adopted the Joint Vision Statement at the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation. The document later became the basis for an implementation plan comprising 130 action lines.
Yonetani added that trust remains the most significant achievement in relations between Japan and ASEAN.
"The most significant achievement in our relations with ASEAN, I can say with confidence, is the trust we have built over the years," he said.
He noted that Japan and ASEAN have worked together since the beginning of their partnership, building a foundation of mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual understanding. The relationship has continued to deepen through shared experiences, including the Asian financial crisis, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Looking ahead, Japan and ASEAN will face new challenges, including the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change. Japan, he said, believes closer cooperation will be increasingly important in addressing both the opportunities and challenges arising from these issues.
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