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International relations

Japan takes regional approach to diplomacy with ASEAN, Central Asia

Tokyo draws inspiration from 30-year-old TICAD framework for Africa

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sees cooperation with the Global South as critical for a healthy international community. (Pool photo/Reuters)

TOKYO -- Japan will host a series of regional summits this year and in 2024, starting with Southeast Asia, as it looks to court nations in the so-called Global South while India and China make their own initiatives.

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Thursday met with Thai counterpart Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara as part of her first overseas bilateral visits since taking office, advancing Japan's dialogue with Thailand's new government sworn in last month.

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