Ukraine and Japan agree on cooperation in energy, ecology, infrastructure

16:35, 06.04.2016 1 min read

Ukraine and Japan have agreed to cooperate on various projects in infrastructure, energy and agrarian areas, Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has said.

He made the remarks at a media briefing in Tokyo following his negotiations with Japanese premier Shinzo Abe.

Talks specifically focused on development of cooperation in the agrarian sector, Ukraine's leader said.

"Expansion of trade and economic cooperation between Ukraine and Japan was among priorities on our agenda, as well as a boost of Japanese investments in Ukraine's economy. Today we were pleased to hear positive assessment of investment climate, which currently develops in Ukraine," Poroshenko said.

A gradual dialog to ease visa regime between Ukraine and Japan will continue, he added.