Japan and the Southeast Asian country of Timor-Leste have agreed to strengthen cooperation on national security through a Japanese framework offering defense equipment.



Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste, previously known as East Timor, held a summit meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.



Timor-Leste will officially join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in October. Ishiba said Japan will continue to support Timor-Leste's efforts after it joins ASEAN. He said Japan will work closely with Timor-Leste on international and regional issues to further deepen comprehensive partnership.



Ramos-Horta responded that his country welcomes the partnership between the two countries.



The two leaders agreed to step up security cooperation by making use of Japan's Official Security Assistance program, or OSA. The program offers defense equipment and other material to like-minded countries.



They also confirmed cooperation in various fields, including maritime security, industry diversification and the economy.
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Quiz 1:
What is the Southeast Asian country that Japan agreed to strengthen cooperation on national security with, through a Japanese framework offering defense equipment?
A. Thailand
B. Vietnam
C. Timor-Leste
D. Myanmar

Quiz 2:
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Timor-Leste's association with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
A. Timor-Leste has been a member of ASEAN since October.
B. Timor-Leste will officially join ASEAN in October.
C. Timor-Leste is no longer associated with ASEAN.
D. Timor-Leste joined ASEAN in January.

Quiz 3:
Which of the following is NOT one of the fields that Japan and Timor-Leste confirmed cooperation in, according to the article?
A. Maritime security
B. Agriculture
C. Industry diversification and economy
D. Technology and innovation

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Answers:
Quiz 1: C
Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3: B