ASEAN AND JAPAN AS AN EXAMPLE OF STRONG REGIONAL COOPERATION IN EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIA

Abstract

ASEAN as an active regional organization in the Southeast Asia remains the only diverse structure in the Asia Pacific. While Japan continues to be one of the leading countries in the world. Developing its cooperation with ASEAN, Japan is developing programs and initiatives beneficial to both sides, including economic, social, political, cultural and other spheres. This article examines in detail the historical significance of the ASEAN direction in Japanese politics, delves into the created and implemented projects of ASEAN and Japan, as well as focuses on the role of Japan in cooperation with ASEAN.