Japan, too, attempted to re-establish its international presence by responding to the new trend of multilateral cooperation, and sought to help build a new international order in Asia and the world.
To this end, Tokyo expended great effort trying to settle historical disputes with its neighbours, such as through prime ministerial statements, summit meetings and joint communiqués, participation in the ASEAN process, parliamentary resolutions and the establishment of the Asian Women’s Fund.
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