VIENTIANE - Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, in his diplomatic debut on Thursday, expressed eagerness to forge closer ties with ASEAN members while voicing concerns over China's maritime assertiveness during meetings in Laos with Southeast Asian nations and their regional partners.
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