# Japan‑ASEAN security and development cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanasean-security-and-development-cooperation > Updated: 2026-07-29T03:00:15.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In late July 2026 Japan’s foreign minister emphasized deepening ties with Southeast Asian partners, pledging support for energy security, counter‑online‑scam initiatives, and regional development, including calls for aid to Palestine through ASEAN frameworks. A week later, Japan and the Philippines formalised a defence logistics pact that will allow reciprocal support between the Self‑Defense Forces and the Philippine armed forces for exercises, humanitarian relief and disaster response. On the same day, the European Union extended a €15 million maritime‑aid package to the Philippines to boost its maritime domain awareness. Both steps underline Manila’s and Japan’s drive to broaden security and development cooperation across the Indo‑Pacific amid heightened strategic competition. Together, the meetings and agreements illustrate Japan’s expanding role in fostering security, defence logistics, and development cooperation with ASEAN members, while drawing in additional partners such as the EU to address regional challenges. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Philippines Secures Japan Defense Pact and EU Maritime Aid The Philippines signed a Japan logistics‑support pact and secured a €15 million EU maritime‑aid package, deepening defense cooperation amid Indo‑Pacific tensions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-secures-japan-defense-pact-and-eu-maritime-aid ### 2026-07-23: Japan and ASEAN expand cooperation on development, energy and regional security Japan and ASEAN agreed to deepen cooperation on energy, online scams and development, while Indonesia urged the group to boost support for Palestine via the CEAPAD forum. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-and-asean-expand-cooperation-on-development-energy-and-regional-security --- Cite as: Japan‑ASEAN security and development cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japanasean-security-and-development-cooperation