Japan-Malaysia Relations

On March 24, commencing at 11:30 a.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone meeting with H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia. The overview is as follows:

Prime Minister TAKAICHI, regarding the situation in the Middle East, referring to the joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz issued on March 19, explained the importance of coordinating and cooperating with the international community to ensure the early de-escalation of the situation, with a particular focus on the urgent priority of securing safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Anwar explained the position and efforts of Malaysia. The two leaders concurred on closely working together toward the early de-escalation of the situation.