Japan-Ukraine Relations
Written message from Prime Minister ISHIBA for Virtual Leaders Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine
May 10, 2025
On May 10, Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru issued a written message for the “Virtual Leaders Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine”, which was hosted by the Government of UK and the Government of France. The key points made are as follows:
- Ukraine has already shown its willingness to accept proposals for a comprehensive ceasefire ahead of Russia, and various diplomatic efforts by countries including Europe and the U.S. are tirelessly ongoing. However, Russia’s aggression continues, and a ceasefire has not yet been achieved. Japan strongly calls on Russia to take positive actions for a comprehensive ceasefire and the realization of a just and lasting peace.
- We need to bear in mind that the peace to be achieved in Ukraine can impact not only Europe but also the global security, including the one in Indo-Pacific region. We have to address a peace in Ukraine as a matter of the whole international order. To this end, it is necessary for the international community to work together, with the continued involvement of the US and other countries.
- Under such sense of issue, we will contribute to strengthening Ukraine's economic and social resilience for the recovery and reconstruction through a public-private partnership assistance from a medium- to long-term perspective.
- We strongly hope that today's meeting will serve as a further step toward the ultimate goal of achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.