Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (left) paid a lightning visit to Ukraine and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right).

(European News Agency)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida paid a lightning visit to Ukraine on the 21st and held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the evening.

Zelensky said he welcomed a truly powerful defender of the international order and a long-time friend of Ukraine to visit Kiev; Kishida emphasized his continued solidarity and support for Ukraine "until peace is restored in this beautiful land."

The Ukrainian Presidential Palace announced the content of the talks between the two. Zelensky thanked Fumio Kishida for his strong support for Ukraine in terms of security, economy, politics, sanctions and humanitarianism. Zelensky also discussed with Kishida the current security needs of Ukraine. Expand security cooperation and start dialogue.

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Zelensky also mentioned the international sanctions Russia is currently facing, saying that Japan has imposed 18 sanctions against Russia's aggression, and the new sanctions should continue to follow the two directions of restoring global security and reducing the possibility of Russia's terrorist actions. And the pace of sanctions must be faster than Russia adapts to them.

Since Kishida is the rotating chairman of the Group of Seven Industrial Countries (G7) this year, Zelensky said he has accepted Kishida's invitation to participate in the G7 summit held in Hiroshima, Japan in May in an online format.

After their talks, the two signed a joint statement on the global partnership, Zelensky said: "The joint statement reflects the values ​​we jointly defend and also reflects our unfulfilled aspirations. The two countries have established the most meaningful relationship in more than 30 years. , however, this is only the basis for what is expected to be achieved in the future.”

Fumio Kishida pointed out that he admires the courage and patience of the Ukrainian people in defending their homeland and freedom. "Japan will continue to support Ukraine until peace is restored to this beautiful land."

Kishida mentioned that Japan has provided humanitarian and financial assistance to Ukraine since last year, including support for the energy sector, agriculture and mine clearance operations.

In addition, Japan plans to finance the supply of non-lethal weapons through the NATO Trust Fund.