Aso, Romulo reaffirm cooperation over N. Korea nuke issue

Aso, Romulo reaffirm cooperation over N. Korea nuke issue

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso (L) talks with his Philippine counterpart Alberto Romulo in Manila on July 31. The two foreign ministers met on the sidelines of a series of talks involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and their dialogue partners.

Aso, Romulo reaffirm cooperation over N. Korea nuke issue

Aso, Romulo reaffirm cooperation over N. Korea nuke issue

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso (L) and his Philippine counterpart Alberto Romulo shake hands in Manila on July 31 prior to their talks.

ASEAN foreign ministers agree to create human rights body

ASEAN foreign ministers agree to create human rights body

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo speaks at a press conference in Manila on July 30 after foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations agreed to include a provision mandating creation of a human rights body in a proposed ASEAN Charter expected to be adopted at the 13th ASEAN Summit in Singapore in November.

Aso, Romulo reaffirm cooperation over N. Korea nuke issue

Aso, Romulo reaffirm cooperation over N. Korea nuke issue

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso (L) talks with his Philippine counterpart Alberto Romulo in Manila on July 31. The two foreign ministers met on the sidelines of a series of talks involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and their dialogue partners. (Kyodo)

Aso, Romulo reaffirm cooperation over N. Korea nuke issue

Aso, Romulo reaffirm cooperation over N. Korea nuke issue

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso (L) and his Philippine counterpart Alberto Romulo shake hands in Manila on July 31 prior to their talks. (Kyodo)

ASEAN foreign ministers agree to create human rights body

ASEAN foreign ministers agree to create human rights body

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo speaks at a press conference in Manila on July 30 after foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations agreed to include a provision mandating creation of a human rights body in a proposed ASEAN Charter expected to be adopted at the 13th ASEAN Summit in Singapore in November. (Kyodo)