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The summit, held in Seoul on Friday, gathered representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) along with key global partners, including the United States, Japan, and China.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand announced that Myanmar will promptly send a team to Thailand to engage in further deliberations regarding this issue.
Security specialists caution that China may react unfavourably to efforts perceived as "ganging up" on it, particularly after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s recent announcement of engaging Vietnam, Malaysia, and other nations in discussions for their "own" code of conduct (COC).
In July, Japan had expressed its intent to enhance communication with China. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno emphasized the importance of "building a constructive and stable relationship with China through mutual efforts"
Alongside the treaty, the Reciprocal Access Agreement is currently in effect and will facilitate more intricate and advanced exercises between Japan and the UK.