JAKARTA, Nov. 25 -- Ambassador Yonetani Koji today presented his Letter of Credence as Japan's Ambassador to ASEAN to Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat.

Secretary-General Dr. Kao congratulated Ambassador Yonetani Koji on assuming his new post. He highlighted the significance of the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, noting it as one of ASEAN's most dynamic and comprehensive partnerships, advancing peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. He also appreciated Japan's steadfast support for ASEAN Community-building efforts, ASEAN Centrality and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). Dr. Kao affirmed the ASEAN Secretariat's readiness to continue working close...