Asahi Takahashi called Zelenskyy, pledged firm support for Ukraine to achieve a just and lasting peace
Japanese Prime Minister Asahi Takahashi spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on the 5th, pledging that Japan would "firmly support" Ukraine in achieving "a just and lasting peace." This was Takahashi's first call with Zelenskyy since becoming prime minister.
According to a statement released by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Takahashi reviewed the various forms of assistance Japan has provided to Ukraine so far and stated that Japan "will continue to promote support for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction efforts."
Takahashi pointed out that the war has had a profound impact on the international order, and Japan will continue to resolutely support Ukraine's efforts to "achieve a just and lasting peace as soon as possible." She also emphasized that Japan's position on the Ukraine issue will not change.
Zelenskyy later posted on the social media platform X that he had an "enjoyable and productive" exchange with Takahashi and expressed his congratulations on her taking office as prime minister. The two discussed how to work together to bring more security and development to the people of both countries and the region.
Zelenskyy thanked Japan for its "consistent support and principled stance" since Russia launched its aggression, and introduced Ukraine's relevant plans to him, including "controlled development of arms exports and establishing a strong partnership for modern weapons production," to help protect friendly countries from threats. At the same time, he emphasized that Ukraine "needs to further strengthen its air defense capabilities to protect the lives of city residents and maintain energy infrastructure."
He thanked the Japanese government for its willingness to provide energy equipment this winter to help Ukrainian cities and people get through the cold season, and expressed hope for further expansion of cooperation between Japan and Ukraine in the fields of reconstruction and recovery.
Zelenskyy also invited Takahashi to visit Ukraine and said, "I believe the potential of cooperation between Ukraine and Japan will go far beyond the current level, and I look forward to achieving more results together." (Rural Cat)
Photo: Japanese Prime Minister Asahi Takahashi had her first call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, pledging strong support for Ukraine to achieve "a just and lasting peace."
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