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Japan to Upgrade Indonesia Natuna Fishing Ports for Patrol Vessels
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- Japan will upgrade fishing ports in Indonesia's Natuna Islands to host patrol vessels.
- Analysts say the upgrades do not signal Jakarta aligning with Japan to contain Beijing.
- The upgrades will be funded by Japan's official development assistance, according to Kyodo News.
- Japan eased restrictions on lethal weapons exports earlier this year, expanding defence trade.
- Japan and Indonesia are deepening security cooperation through joint defence projects.