Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has reaffirmed Japan's commitment to supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine, emphasizing it as a strategic long-term investment. As Japan marks the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kishida outlined Japan's dedication to assisting in Ukraine's recovery efforts during a conference jointly organized with Ukrainian government and business entities.
During his keynote speech, Kishida highlighted the importance of inclusive public and private partnerships that focus on humanitarian efforts, technological advancement, and knowledge-sharing. The conference saw the signing of over 50 cooperation agreements between Japanese and Ukrainian entities, including a significant new aid pledge of 15.8 billion yen ($105 million) from Japan to support urgent reconstruction projects in areas such as energy and transportation.
