President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held an important meeting with the Prime Minister of Japan Siger Isiboy in the sidelines of the G7 summit. The head of the office of the President of Ukraine Andrei Ermak wrote about this in a telegram channel on Wednesday, June 18.
According to him, negotiations were focused on key challenges and strategic decisions that Ukraine makes together with international partners to achieve fair peace and security.
The President thanked Japan for comprehensive support – humanitarian, financial and energy. Only in June was an agreement on the provision of $ 3.3 billion due to interest on frozen Russian assets. The total assistance of Japan had already exceeded $ 12 billion, ”follows from the publication.
Yermak noted that the Prime Minister of Japan confirmed the invariable position of Tokyo: the world in Ukraine is possible only if it is completely restored by its territorial integrity. “Both parties agreed that to restrain aggression, it is necessary to further strengthen sanctions pressure on Russia,” Yermak wrote.
The defense needs of Ukraine, including air defense systems, drones and protection of energy infrastructure were also discussed; cooperation in the production of drones and attracting Japanese investments; The participation of Japan in the post -war restoration of Ukraine is already preparing a number of projects.
The parties affected “the threat of cooperation between Russia with Iran and North Korea as a global security challenge.”
The president expressed gratitude to the Japanese people for solidarity and a fundamental position that contributes to the strengthening of global security. “Ukraine feels this support and appreciates it high,” concluded Ermak.