Ukraine and Japan signed an agreement to provide Ukraine with a grant in the amount of $100 million for Phase 3 of the Rapid Recovery Program, the press service of the Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development reports.

"The Rapid Recovery Program (Phase 3) worth JPY 15.8 billion, which is more than $100 million, will be allocated to rapid recovery projects, among other areas: energy services, transport links, and equipment for humanitarian demining," the statement said.

With the support of the Japanese government, Ukraine is successfully implementing the Rapid Recovery Program's Phase 1 and Phase 2, the Rapid Recovery and Reconstruction Project.

As part of Phase 1 and Phase 2, important special equipment and machinery are already being transferred for the needs of the energy, transport, agricultural, medical, educational sectors, destruction waste management, drainage, water supply and mine clearance.

The Rapid Recovery and Reconstruction Project has successfully implemented rapid impact projects such as the Demolition Waste Management Pilot and Heat Pump Pilot to focus efforts on areas of greatest need.

The corresponding agreements were signed in Japan by Deputy Minister of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine for European Integration Anna Yurchenko.

"These projects will help increase the efficiency and sustainability of our economy, improve the living conditions of citizens and strengthen national security. Our cooperation will embody our common values and ideals aimed at the benefit of our peoples," Yurchenko noted.