The government is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Japanese government and Japanese companies in implementing large-scale projects. First of all, this may be an infrastructure direction.

On the eve, during a meeting with the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Kazuyuki Nakane, which was held on Thursday evening, November 9, Prime Minister Vladimir Groisman. The head of the Ukrainian government thanked the representative of Tokyo and assured that Ukraine appreciates Japan's principled position on supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state.

Groisman also assured that he is eager to strengthen economic cooperation, in particular, in implementing large-scale projects with Japanese companies.

In turn, Nakane stressed that Japan notes progress in Ukraine and is ready to continue supporting social and economic changes in our state.

Therefore, bilateral cooperation between the countries, including at the highest level, will develop, "the Japanese Foreign Minister said, adding that the office of the government agency for international cooperation" Jaya "will be opened in Ukraine in the near future..

During the talks, the sides confirmed common positions on a number of international issues. In particular, the Minister of State announced the continuation of the policy of sanctions against the aggressor country.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, Japan simplifies visa requirements for short-term stay for Ukrainian citizens from January 1, 2018.