Malaysia, Japan to Explore More Defense, Maritime Cooperation
Fumio Kishida with Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, on Nov. 5.
Photographer: Fazry Ismail/Pool/AFP/Getty Images
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Malaysia and Japan will explore more collaboration in the defense and maritime sectors to preserve regional peace and security, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said during his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida’s two-day visit to Kuala Lumpur.
In a meeting Sunday, the premiers agreed to strengthen defense, security and economic relations. Anwar said he expects certain bilateral agreements to be finalized before the Asean-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo on Dec. 16.