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Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad Speech at Future of Asia Conference

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Tokyo- (PanOrient News) The following is the full text of the speech given by former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad at the annual Future of Asia conference held in Tokyo Friday, May 25, 2012.

Dr. Mahathir talked about how their pursuit for easy money and luxurious lifestyles led America and Europe to actions that created the current global economic turmoil in the West. He also pointed out how it was time for Asians to work together and become a model for change.


Ladies and...

Burhan Ghalioun, President of Syrian National Council, to Visit Japan

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Tokyo- (PanOrient News) Dr. Burhan Ghalioun, president of the Syrian National Council, will visit Japan for two days from Thursday May 10, Japanese sources said.

Ghalioun, who is calling to topple the regime of Syria President Bashar Assad, may hold meetings with Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihiko Noda, and Foreign Minister, Koichi Genba during the visit, sources told PanOrient News.

The Middle East Institute will host a lecture for Dr. Ghalioun on Friday at which he will talk about the s...

Full Text of United States-Japan Joint Statement: A Shared Vision for the Future

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Tokyo- (PanOrient News) The following is the full text of a joint statement issued on Monday April 30, 2012 by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and U.S. President Barack Obama after their summit talks at the White House.

United States-Japan Joint Statement: A Shared Vision for the Future

The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace, security, and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. This partnership has underwritten the dynamic growth and prosperity of the region for 60 years...

Diplomacy