Zelenskyy, Speaker of Japanese Parliament discuss energy, defense cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed energy support for Ukraine and defense cooperation with Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese Parliament Eisuke Mori, and the president invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Kyiv, according to a press release from the President's Office.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in discussions with Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori, centering on energy support, defense cooperation, and Japan's ongoing assistance to Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Japan for its steadfast humanitarian, energy, and political backing since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, as well as for its engagement in the PURL initiative that offers non-lethal defense assistance.
He also appreciated Japan's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and affirmed Kyiv's support for Japan's own sovereignty and territorial integrity as well. Mori reiterated Japan's parliament's steadfast dedication to supporting Ukraine, regardless of political alignment, and emphasized Japan's unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.
The two leaders also deliberated on cooperative prospects in the energy and defense domains. Zelenskyy extended an invitation to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Ukraine. During the meeting, Zelenskyy bestowed Mori with the Order of Merit, First Class.
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