It also said Arab countries in that region should be open to having dialogues with other parties about the fight against piracy.

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We also need to work with regional partners to build a multi-layered network that is open, comprehensive and building on international rules utilizing such frameworks as trilateral dialogues among Japan-U.S.-ROK and Japan-U.S.-Australia, East Asia Summit and APEC.

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