KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Against the backdrop of escalating regional security challenges, including North Korea's nuclear developments and unilateral attempts to alter the status quo in the East and South China Seas, Japan wants to further cooperate with Malaysia in maintaining and enhancing maritime connectivity and stability in the region.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Japan is committed to further strengthening its relationship with Asean in order to address the shared geopolitical issues facing the world today.