President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi and congratulated her on the beginning of her tenure.
The Head of State thanked Japan for its respect toward the bravery of Ukrainians, its unwavering support for Ukraine, and its principled stance throughout the entire period since the start of Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine and Japan share an understanding of the dangers that Russia’s war poses to everyone in the world. The leaders discussed opportunities to unite efforts to ensure greater security and development for both our nations and regions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the readiness of both countries to work together to develop the strongest technologies for protecting life, taking into account the changes and challenges brought by this war. The President informed the Prime Minister about Ukraine’s intentions to develop controlled arms exports and build strong partnerships for the joint production of modern weapons capable of protecting partners from threats.
The Head of State also outlined Ukraine’s need to strengthen air defense to protect lives in cities and to safeguard its energy infrastructure, which remains Russia’s primary target. Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his deep appreciation for Japan’s and Prime Minister Takaichi’s readiness to assist Ukraine’s energy sector with the necessary equipment that will help Ukrainian cities and communities this winter.
Ukraine is also interested in expanding cooperation with Japan in reconstruction and recovery.
Special attention was paid to diplomatic efforts. The President informed the Prime Minister about the diplomatic situation and the opportunities for effective pressure on Russia to compel it toward genuine diplomacy and ending the war.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Sanae Takaichi to visit Ukraine. The Head of State expressed confidence that Ukraine and Japan have greater potential for expanding cooperation and looks forward to achieving joint results.