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TOKYO : Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said Singapore and Japan need to cooperate on security matters because it is very important for the stability of the region.
He was speaking in an interview with Channel NewsAsia, ahead of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's visit to Tokyo later this week.
Mr Abe also said Japan wants to further improve its relationship with Singapore.
He said, "Japan and Singapore relations are very good today. Japan and Singapore share freedom, democracy, basic human rights, and immutable values. Japan wants to further improve ties with Singapore as a trustful partner.
"When Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong visits Japan, we intend to sign a revised economic partnership agreement. With this, I look forward to further developing ties in various areas... economics and politics." - CNA/ms
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