Tokyo, Feb. 27 -- Japan is committed to supporting ASEAN integration and further strengthening relations with ASEAN member countries, as a top priority, Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi said in his video message sent to the ASEAN Future Forum 2025, which took place in Hanoi on February 25 and 26. He said as the divisions and conflicts in the international community worsen and the security environment becomes ever more severe, the role of ASEAN, which is the "keystone" of the Indo-Pacific, is becoming increasingly important for peace and prosperity in the entire region. In particular, Japan would like to create a vibrant future together with ASEAN, by promoting cooperation in emerging fields, such as green development (GX) and digit...