Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida inspects the honour guard at Government House in Bangkok on May 2, 2022, on his official visit to Thailand. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

 

During his three-nation visit to ASEAN member countries over the past five days, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida demonstrated his country’s middle-of-the-road approach to diplomacy when it comes to special relations with ASEAN. His timely visit to Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand was successful and significant. Japan is able to adapt its foreign policy approach to take regional interests into consideration.

 

It was a far cry from his unprecedentedly tough position against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, expressed when he was among his Group of Seven (G7) colleagues. Kishida understands the overall regional sentiments well.

 

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Putting together the official policies, statements and comments made during his visit, the central message was clear. While Japan, as a strong ally of the US, is helping its treaty alliance to shore up support during the Ukraine crisis, especially in the G7 context, the third largest economic powerhouse is not in any way selling ASEAN short. In fact, Japan is very much aligned with ASEAN’s positions on international rules-based principles and the importance of humanitarian assistance.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/japans-reaffirms-middle-of-the-road-approach-to-diplomacy/

 

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Japan is totally against this invasion,this article is nothing but a lying propoganda.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

It was a far cry from his unprecedentedly tough position against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, expressed when he was among his Group of Seven (G7) colleagues

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In fact, Japan is very much aligned with ASEAN’s positions on international rules-based principles and the importance of humanitarian assistance.

So nothing in common with Prayut then....

Must have had a quick chat over the shrimp starter.

Japan is trying to counteract Chinese influence in Thailand. 
 

Sooner or later, there is going to be a confrontation.

There is deep-down reason that Japan will Not take Middle-of-the-road approach. 

Japan is probably the No. 1 lapdog of USA Camp. 

 

In contrast,  South Korea will take Middle-of-the-road approach.