Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Tokyo will proceed to assist Kyiv.
Kishida held a video convention with Zelenskyy for about 20 minutes from shortly earlier than 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
After the assembly, Kishida informed reporters that he reiterated condemnation of Russia’s continued aggression and conveyed Japan’s dedication to take care of assist for Ukraine.
Kishida mentioned he briefed Zelenskyy on the progress of Japan’s help for Ukraine by means of NATO belief funds.
Zelenskyy reportedly expressed gratitude to Japan for its efforts to assist his nation.
Kishida informed Zelenskyy that he’ll make use of Japan’s function because the chair of the Group of Seven nations to spearhead efforts with Ukraine in thoughts. He additionally pledged to name on rising and creating international locations collectively generally known as the “Global South” to assist Ukraine.
He added that the 2 leaders agreed to proceed to work collectively carefully.
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