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TAKESHI IWAYA

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<p>Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any unilateral attempt to change the status quo, its foreign minister said on Wednesday (January 15).</p><p>Speaking during a visit to the Philippines, Takeshi Iwaya also said Japan would continue to provide development and security assistance to Manila and support for its maritime security, adding a trilateral mechanism that also includes the United States would be strengthened when a new administration takes over in Washington.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/15/marcos-reaffirms-support-for-trilateral-agreement-with-japan-and-us-1638">READ: Marcos reaffirms support for trilateral agreement with Japan and US in meeting Japan foreign minister</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/15/japan-fm-reaffirms-maritime-assistance-to-the-philippines-1728">READ: Japan FM reaffirms maritime assistance to PH amid &#x27;grave concern&#x27; over heightened South China Sea tensions</a></div><p>Iwaya&#x27;s visit follows a virtual call between Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden where the three leaders affirmed their &quot;trilateral arrangement&quot; in deepening economic, security and technology cooperation in the face of growing tensions in the region.</p><p>The transition to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump&#x27;s administration on Jan. 20 leaves Marcos as the only original leader out of those who established the trilateral initiative in 2024.</p><div><strong></strong><em>(Production: Jay Ereno, Peter Blaza)</em><strong></strong></div>

<p>Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any unilateral attempt to change the status quo, its foreign minister said on Wednesday (January 15).</p>

Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any unilateral attempt to change the status quo, its foreign minister said on Wednesday (January 15).

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Published January 15, 2025 11:23 PM PHT

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