Japan and Malaysia agreed to deepen cooperation in defense, maritime security, and energy supplies during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Tokyo on Wednesday.
In a joint statement published the same day, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also reiterated their nations' contribution to a free and open international order based on the rule of law.
On the defense side, the two confirmed continued bilateral exercises and the acceleration of projects related to defense equipment and technology.