Japan Ambassador to the Philippines, Endo Kazuya, on Friday attended a symposium on maritime security titled “Safeguarding the Maritime Domain for the Free and Open Indo-Pacific.” The event was co-hosted by the Japan Institute of International Affairs and the Stratbase Institute for Strategic and International Studies in Makati City.
Also present at the event was Eduardo Año, secretary of the National Security Council of the Philippines.
In his keynote speech, Ambassador Endo emphasized that maintaining peace and stability in the region requires active cooperation among countries. “Peace and stability cannot be taken for granted. It must be actively and collectively sustained,” he said.
The ambassador also reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Philippines and other partners to support a rules-based international order and improve maritime security.
The symposium brought together government officials, security experts, and other stakeholders to discuss key maritime issues and explore ways to enhance regional cooperation. Participants highlighted the importance of working together to maintain peace, stability, and economic growth in support of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision.
