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Abe: Japan to help in ensuring peace in Asia

He urges China to resume talks on a bilateral communication mechanism

Lee U-Wen

Published Fri, May 30, 2014 · 10:00 PM

Singapore

TOKYO will offer its "utmost support" to South-east Asia in the region's efforts to protect their seas and airspace, said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last night.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the three-day Asia Security Summit, he also spoke broadly of his country's plan to take on an "even greater and proactive role" in ensuring peace in Asia.

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