The Speaker of Parliament supports strengthening cooperation between Indonesia and Japan.

At the event dedicated to the 78th anniversary of Independence DayIndonesiaand 78th Anniversary of the Indonesian Army (TNI) at the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, Puan Maharani emphasized that the friendship between Indonesia and Japan persists not only in good times but also in difficult times.

She also noted that with the strengthening of relations between Indonesia and Japan, the two countries have the opportunity to become an engine of economic progress for Asia in the future.

She also called on Indonesians in Japan to support the country in improving people-to-people contact, which is an important pillar of Indonesia-Japan relations.

“The people of the two countries know each other very well, so it is our duty to fulfill the wishes of the people by strengthening people-centered relations between the countries,” Maharani said.