Ukrainian deputy PM hopes for more support from Japan to rebuild
The forum on Monday hosted government officials and business representatives from the two nations for discussions on bilateral cooperation toward Ukraine's economic reconstruction.
More than 300 people took part in the forum. Kachka was among the guests from Ukraine, along with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and First Lady Olena Zelenska.
The three are now staying in Japan to visit the World Expo in Osaka.
Japanese parliamentary vice-minister of economy, trade and industry Kato Akiyoshi said Japan hopes to deepen bilateral ties through concrete projects that reflect its unique strengths.
Kachka expressed his gratitude for the support Japan has provided so far, and said his country appreciates the forum as a next step in Ukraine's long road to recovery.
The two nations have already exchanged more than 80 cooperation documents on Ukraine's reconstruction. At the event, 29 new documents were unveiled, covering areas such as agricultural development and debris removal.
It is estimated that it will cost 524 billion dollars over the next decade for Ukraine's reconstruction. The Ukrainian government wants to attract investments from Japanese businesses.
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