Tokyo [Japan], November 6 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday reaffirmed Japan’s continued help for Ukraine in its battle towards Russia’s invasion throughout her first telephone name with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since assuming workplace final month, Kyodo News reported.
During the 30-minute dialog, Takaichi mentioned Japan would proceed aiding Ukraine’s restoration and reconstruction and expressed sturdy backing for the war-torn nation’s efforts to realize a ‘simply and lasting peace as quickly as potential,’ based on the Foreign Ministry. Kyodo News added that Zelenskyy conveyed appreciation for Japan’s contributions thus far.
The leaders additionally mentioned safety and growth cooperation, with Ukraine’s presidential workplace noting that the 2 nations ‘share an understanding of the hazards that Russia’s battle poses to everybody on the planet.’ Kyodo News reported that each leaders reaffirmed their dedication to sustaining shut collaboration.
Japan has constantly supported Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, viewing the safety of Europe and the Indo-Pacific as interconnected. Alongside the United States and different Group of Seven members, Japan has imposed financial sanctions on Russia, together with asset freezes, Kyodo News mentioned.
Takaichi, who took workplace on October 21, had beforehand joined a digital summit of greater than 20 nations, together with Britain and France, to debate Ukraine, underscoring Japan’s dedication to supporting Kyiv and sustaining financial sanctions on Moscow.
Kyodo News reported that Japan not too long ago introduced measures to assist Ukraine tackle landmine impacts, together with coaching demining personnel and bettering medical and welfare providers for victims. During the decision, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Japan’s readiness to produce tools to help Ukraine’s power sector, enabling communities to face up to the winter chilly.
Later on Wednesday, Takaichi additionally held her first telephone talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. She expressed eagerness to raise bilateral ties to ‘better heights’ as the 2 nations advance cooperation on safety and financial points.
They additionally agreed to deepen collaboration amongst like-minded nations to uphold a ‘free, open and steady worldwide order,’ the Japanese Foreign Ministry mentioned. (ANI)