During the meeting with President Zelensky, they exchanged views on Japan’s support for recovery and reconstruction. President Tanaka stated that Japan would provide assistance in the areas of mine and unexploded ordnance clearance, debris removal, agriculture, and human resource development, taking advantage of Japan’s unique knowledge and technology, which have enabled recovery and reconstruction from numerous disasters. The President expressed his gratitude for Japan’s past support, and expressed his hope for further assistance in areas such as mine clearance. The delegation also met with Prime Minister Shmihalyi, First Deputy Prime Minister Sviridenko (Minister of Economy), Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction Kublakov (Minister of Regional, Land and Infrastructure Development), Finance Minister Marchenko, Director General of the Emergency Situations Agency Krk, and other government officials, who expressed their high expectations for Japan and JICA.
President Zelensky and Prime Minister Shmihalyi mentioned the importance of private sector participation in rehabilitation and reconstruction and the promotion of Ukrainian SMEs, and expressed their expectations for Japanese companies’ participation in Ukraine’s rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, JICA supports business development of young Ukrainian entrepreneurs and will consider further cooperation in the future.
Chairman Tanaka observed how heavy equipment provided by Japan is being utilized in Irpinny, Kiev, which became a combat and occupied area immediately after the invasion. In this city, a large amount of debris was left behind after the withdrawal of Russian troops, and with the support of JICA, a pilot project is underway to build a debris disposal system with a view to future deployment throughout Ukraine. Mayor Irpiny stated that he would like to put the newly arrived equipment into operation as soon as possible and proceed with debris processing. In response, President Tanaka expressed his desire to continue to provide the utmost support for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, and in particular his hope that Japan’s accumulated technologies and know-how will be utilized.
The development and capacity building of Ukraine’s civil servants is critical to the country’s long-term development, and JICA has conducted training programs for Ukrainian civil servants in a wide range of areas, including energy, cyber security, anti-corruption, and waste management. During his visit, Mr. Koshevsky was also able to learn about Ukraine’s civil service. During the visit, JICA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Service of Ukraine on cooperation in human resources development and confirmed that JICA will further strengthen its cooperation in this area.
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