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Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya expressed concern about escalating tensions in the South China Sea during a visit to the Philippines, stating Japan's opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force. He pledged continued development assistance and strengthened cooperation with the U.S. in the region, following a trilateral call with the Philippine President and outgoing U.S. President.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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