Japan-Ukraine Relations
Japan-Ukraine Summit Telephone Talk
November 5, 2025
On November 5, commencing at 6:45 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone talk with H.E. Mr. Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine. The overview of the talk is as follows:
- Prime Minister TAKAICHI expressed her respect for President Zelenskyy who is leading his nation at the risk of his life and emphasized that Japan's stance that “Japan stands with Ukraine” would not change.
- Prime Minister TAKAICHI also explained the support Japan had provided to Ukraine thus far and stated that Japan continues to implement support for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction. Prime Minister TAKAICHI further stated that, being in mind that consequence of this war impacts the international order, Japan would continue to strongly support Ukraine's efforts toward achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine as soon as possible.
- President Zelenskyy once again expressed deep gratitude for Japan's support to date and provided an explanation regarding Ukraine's efforts toward peace.
- The two leaders concurred that they would continue to work closely together.