Japan says, it is seeking to increase its sales of military equipment to Southeast Asian nations. A senior official of Japanese Defense Ministry said the move is part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's push to bolster Japan's military role. <br/><br/>He said Japan will host a meeting with defense officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Thursday to discuss the sharing of equipment and technology.

Japan says, it is seeking to increase its sales of military equipment to Southeast Asian nations. A senior official of Japanese Defense Ministry said the move is part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's push to bolster Japan's military role. <br/><br/>He said Japan will host a meeting with defense officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Thursday to discuss the sharing of equipment and technology.