Japanese PM Kishida, Zelenskyy hold phone talk prior to G20 summit in India
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, assured of Japan's continued support for Ukraine, which is resisting Russian aggression.
After holding phone talks with the president, Kishida told reporters at his office that Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Japan's efforts to provide assistance to Ukraine, The Japan Times reported.
“Their talk comes ahead of the Group of 20 summit in India next month, where Kishida plans to confirm the importance of assistance for Ukraine and ongoing sanctions against Russia with other leaders. Russia is expected to attend the gathering,” the ezine says.
During talks on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in May in Hiroshima, Kishida told Zelenskyy that Japan would supply some 100 vehicles from its Self-Defense Forces, including small trucks and material carriers, to Ukraine as part of its assistance.
Arrangements are also being made to hold a conference on Ukraine's reconstruction in Japan early next year.
The G20 summit in Delhi is scheduled for September 9-10.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Evil of genocide goes against Ukraine, starting from Crimea - Zelenskyy on 80th anniversary of Crimean Tatars deportation
13:20, 18.05.2024
Ukraine and allies often have different views on ending war - Zelenskyy
11:22, 18.05.2024
Zelenskyy calls on authorities to ensure population is fully informed about blackouts
20:33, 17.05.2024
Zelenskyy, due to situation in Kharkiv region, instructs to postpone all intl events with his participation, work out new dates
13:26, 15.05.2024
We need noticeable acceleration of supply – Zelenskyy on supply of foreign military aid
20:42, 14.05.2024
LATEST
One dead, five injured as a result of enemy shelling in Vovchansk community - prosecutor's office
16:57, 18.05.2024
Traffic resumed near Ocean Plaza shopping center in Kyiv after damage to heating network – city administration
16:43, 18.05.2024
Reintegration Ministry on 80th anniversary of Crimean Tatars deportation: Russia follows this criminal practice
16:21, 18.05.2024
Air defense shot down enemy missile over Kryvy Rih district – regional administration head