Japan pivots Indo-Pacific strategy toward Southeast Asia
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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has updated the country's Indo-Pacific strategy during a visit to Vietnam, emphasizing energy security, critical minerals, and the resilience of ASEAN. This strategic pivot aims to enhance Japan's role in the region amidst growing geopolitical tensions.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi used a visit to Vietnam to update Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy, putting energy security, critical minerals and ASEAN resilience at its center.