From the S&S archives: We share same views, King Putra tells emperor

TOKYO — King Tuanku Syed Putra said at a glittering imperial banquet hosted by Emperor Hirohito arid Empress Nagako that "Japan and Malaysia share a mutual philosophy in our outlook on world affairs.

The Tuanku Syed Putra, accompanied by his queen, Tengku Badriah, said "we do not believe in hostility, coercion or aggression; we both stand for and act according to principles of amity, cooperation and peace.

"We do so because we believe that these ideals are the only true guides for happiness, prosperity and welfare of our people and indeed for all mankind."

The Malaysian royal couple arrived here Tuesday afternoon on a 10-day state ceremonial visit which coincides with, but is unrelated to, the tripartite talks on how to end the eight-month old feud between Malaysia and Indonesia.

The King, before raising a toast to the Emperor and Empress and the Japanese people, said "I regard my visa to Japan not only as a. welcome opportunity to assert and endorse ideals and hopes we share, but also to reinforce close friendship — and true understanding between your people and mine."

The Malaysian King in his banquet speech said "the cordiality and good will we have experienced from the moment of our arrival in Japan, the atmosphere of open-hearted welcome that has surrounded us already, are a most friendly recognition of the cordial and close ties and interest that link your country and mine.

"We come on a mission of friendship and good will," the King said, "wishing not only to express but also to enhance amity and accord between our two nations and people."

Shortly after his arrival from Kuala Lumpur with an overnight stop in Hong Kong, the King met newsmen in an informal meeting at at the Geihinkan State Guest House and expressed the wish that the projected summit meet among Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines on the Malaysian-Indonesian dispute will be a success.

He said "given good will on both sides I have no doubt that this matter (Malaysian-Indonesian dispute) can be resolved."