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A Bond Strengthened by Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Kunihiko Hirabayashi<\/strong>, Secretary General of ASEAN-Japan Centre<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The term ‘teman sejati’ (true friend) perfectly encapsulates the enduring bond between Japan and Indonesia. In 2023, this relationship shone brightly as three stars of friendship illuminated the Japan-Indonesia relations, casting their radiant glow on the annals of history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Star: A Historical Milestone between Indonesia and Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 65th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic the relations between Japan and Indonesia marked a significant chapter in our shared history. Over six and a half decades, Japan and Indonesia have evolved from navigating complex historical ties to fostering a profound, heart-to-heart connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), established in 1981 by the ASEAN Member States and Japan, plays a pivotal role in fostering relations between the regions across various domains including trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges. In the memorial year, the AJC was particularly active, organizing several key events. Among these was a series of investment forums in Japan, focused on updating Nusantara new capital project and presenting business and investment opportunities in diverse sectors beyond Java Island. These forums aimed to broaden the scope of economic engagement and attract Japanese investment into less explored regions of Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), established in 1981 by the ASEAN Member States and Japan, plays a pivotal role in fostering relations between the regions across various domains including trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.<\/p>Kunihiko Hirabayashi<\/strong>, Secretary General of ASEAN-Japan Centre<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

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Second Star: Strengthening ASEAN Regional Cooperation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the ASEAN Chair, Indonesia spearheaded significant regional collaboration initiatives, receiving robust support from Japan. This collaboration was especially evident in its commitment to ASEAN centrality and unity, vital for regional stability and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AJC engaged in a crucial role in promoting the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) in Japan, mobilizing youth in the ASEAN-Japan region for marine sustainability projects, and enhancing industrial-academic-government dialogues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through the ASEAN-Japan Young Environmental Leaders Network (AJYELN) project, 39 plastic pollution awareness campaigns and activities in the 10 ASEAN Member States and Japan were implemented by 36 teenage environmental leaders in the region, involving around 8000 elementary and high school students. | All photos and video: ASEAN-Japan Centre<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Third Star: Fifty Years of Friendship between ASEAN and Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 50th year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation not only commemorated half a century of partnership but also set the stage for future collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AJC was instrumental in organizing events that highlighted the evolving dynamics of our relationship, focusing on engaging young people and businesses in sectors of trade, investment, and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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