ASEAN welcomes Japan's stronger involvement in bloc
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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) laughs with Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah before the family photo at the 16th ASEAN-Japan Summit in Bandar Seri Begawan, October 9, 2013. [Photo/Agencies] |