Umerov discusses Ukraine's military needs with Japan's Defense Minister
Kyiv • UNN
Umerov discussed the situation at the front and the urgent military needs of the Ukrainian army with Japanese Defense Minister Kihara, thanking Japan for its comprehensive support against Russian aggression.
Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Japan Rustem Umerov and Minoru Kihara discussed the situation at the front and the urgent military needs of the Ukrainian army in a telephone conversation. Umerov reported this on the social network X, UNN reports .
I had a phone conversation with my Japanese counterpart, Minister of Defense Minoru Kihara. I thanked Japan for its comprehensive support in our fight against Russian aggression. Informed about the dynamics on the battlefield and our urgent military needs
The Defense Minister also said that he thanked Japan for participating in the IT and demining coalitions, providing military equipment and rehabilitating wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
In March, Japan allocated $230 million to Ukrainian farmers as part of a project to restore agriculture.
In addition, the Japan International Cooperation Agency plans to increase its contribution to the humanitarian demining of Ukraine, and is interested in Japanese companies entering the Ukrainian market.
