Japan PM Kishida vows to lead world toward cooperation, not division

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday expressed his determination to lead the world "toward cooperation rather than division and confrontation," as he vowed to deepen relations with the Philippines.Kishida also emphasized the importance of realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific in his speech at the parliament of the Philippines, while outlining the future direction of cooperation between Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.To avoid dividing the international community, already facing complex challenges, it is essential to build a peaceful and stable world in whi…READ FULL ARTICLE