Indonesian President Joko Widodo (right) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (left) before attending the Commemorative Summit of ASEAN-Japan 50th Year of Friendship and Cooperation in Tokyo, Japan, on December 17, 2023. (ANTARA/HO-Presidential Secretariat/Laily Rachev/am) TEMPO.CO , Jakarta – Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have agreed on cooperation in strengthening food security and digital transformation at the Commemorative Summit of the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation. The summit was held in Tokyo, Japan, from December 17 to 18, 2023. "The five-decade-long relationship between ASEAN and Japan is an important momentum in preparing future cooperation so that the region can become more stable and resilient amid very dynamic geopolitical and geoeconomic situations," Jokowi stated in a statement released on Monday. Cooperation on food and energy security between Indonesia and Japan is strengthened by increasing food supply, productivity, and supply chain by developing technology and supplying fertilizers. In addition, the two countries agreed on the harmonization of agricultural commodity standards. In the energy sector, Japan is ASEAN’s important partner in accelerating the transition to new and renewable energy that is just, inclusive, and affordable. "ASEAN-Japan cooperation can increase investment and transfer […]