Diplomatically Speaking With by KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific

KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific

Diplomatically Speaking With (DSW) is a series of interviews with the diplomatic corps in Malaysia. There is always a gap between the diplomatic community and the Malaysian public. This series hopes to bridge that gap and engage in deep conversations with diplomats. The series will discuss the history, context, and opportunities of the bilateral relations between foreign nations and Malaysia.

Episodes

  1. 11/24/2021

    Diplomatically Speaking With HE Oka Hiroshi Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia

    We are back once again with another episode of Diplomatically Speak With (DSW), this time with the Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Mr. Oka Hiroshi.    In this episode, the Ambassador shared his 2-year experience in Malaysia where he talked about his priorities in deepening relations between Malaysia and Japan. Topics touched include the Look East Policy and its impacts on the Malaysian economy, current trade cooperation activities, collaborations in education, and how Japan sees Malaysia as a crucial manufacturing and logistics hub. Japanese businesses are keen to expand their businesses in Malaysia as pleased with the business environment in Malaysia and hope to work together with the Malaysian government in the areas of talent development.  The Ambassador also spoke about Japan’s commitment to a law-based free and open Indo-Pacific region.  This interview was recorded on 17th November 2021, 3 days before the end of this term as the Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia.   Visit the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia's website and social media at: Website: https://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JapaninMalaysia  Also, visit KSI's website and social media at:   Website: https://www.kasi.asia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ksinsti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ksinstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/KSInsti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ksistrategicinstitute

    Diplomatically Speaking With HE Oka Hiroshi Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia

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Diplomatically Speaking With (DSW) is a series of interviews with the diplomatic corps in Malaysia. There is always a gap between the diplomatic community and the Malaysian public. This series hopes to bridge that gap and engage in deep conversations with diplomats. The series will discuss the history, context, and opportunities of the bilateral relations between foreign nations and Malaysia.