Japan's ambassador-designate to Malaysia outlines plans to elevate bilateral relations by focusing on climate change, economic cooperation, and regional security.
As the world faces climate change , regional security challenges, and the pursuit of economic resilience, Japan is strengthening its ties with Malaysia as a key partner. In his first exclusive interview since taking office last month, Japan ’s Ambassador-designate to Malaysia , Noriyuki Shikata, shared his vision with Bernama to elevate Japan - Malaysia relations by addressing climate change , enhancing economic cooperation , and strengthening regional security .
At the heart of Shikata’s strategy is Malaysia’s Madani framework, which he lauded as a blueprint for tackling global challenges, especially climate change. 'Malaysia has a strong commitment to sustainable development, and its Madani framework aligns well with Japan’s vision for a low-carbon future,' he said in a recent interview. Japan, he said, is eager to collaborate on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green technology – areas where Malaysia’s rich natural resources and Japan’s technological expertise can create impactful synergies. As Malaysia prepares to chair Asean next year, Shikata highlighted the importance of collaboration on maritime security, particularly in the South China Sea, a region often fraught with tensions. He said Japan has been collaborating with the Philippines and the United States to address issues in the South China Sea. 'It is crucial to oppose unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force and to seek peaceful dispute resolution in line with international law,' he noted. He reiterated Japan’s commitment to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision, which aligns with Asean’s Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). 'Improving connectivity between Asean and the Indian subcontinent through initiatives like FOIP can contribute to peace and prosperity in the region,' he added
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