Japan FM Iwaya pledges continued support for Ukraine peace
Iwaya and Sybiha, who is visiting Japan to attend the World Expo in Osaka, held a working dinner for more than one hour in Tokyo on Monday.
Iwaya told Sybiha that there has been no change to Japan's stance of solidarity with Ukraine.
He emphasized that Japan will continue to support Ukrainians' efforts to realize a "just and lasting" peace in their country as soon as possible.
Sybiha expressed gratitude for Japan's continued support.
He also showed willingness to further strengthen cooperation with Japan, saying the security and other situations surrounding his country affect not only Europe but also the Indo-Pacific region.
Iwaya and Sybiha agreed that their countries will continue to work closely together.
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Japan's Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi has pledged his country's continued support for peace in Ukraine at a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha. Iwaya and Sybiha, who is visiting Japan to attend the World Expo in Osaka, held a working dinner for more than one hour in Tokyo on Monday. Iwaya told Sybiha that there has been no change to Japan's stance of solidarity with Ukraine. He emphasized that Japan will continue to support Ukrainians' efforts to realize a "just and lasting" peace in their country as soon as possible. Sybiha expressed gratitude for Japan's continued support. He also showed willingness to further strengthen cooperation with Japan, saying the security and other situations surrounding his country affect not only Europe but also the Indo-Pacific region. Iwaya and Sybiha agreed that their countries will continue to work closely together.
