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Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs NAKASONE by Ukrainian Youth Evacuated to Czech Republic
October 23, 2026
On October 23, Mr. NAKASONE Yasutaka, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call by 8 Ukrainian Youth during their visit to Japan.
- At the outset, State Minister NAKASONE stated that he was pleased to meet all of them who had come to Japan, that he respected Himeji City for having invited them, and that he hoped they would have many good memories in Japan.
- State Minister NAKASONE also expressed his heartfelt sympathy for the many people of Ukraine, who have suffered tremendous loss and damage as a result of the Russia’s aggression and stated that Japan stands with Ukraine and it remains unwavering.
- In response, a representative of the youth, stated that it was a great honor to visit such a faraway country like Japan and to know its culture, and that as a member of the younger generation he hoped to work on mutual understanding.
- Mr. KIYOMOTO Hideyasu, Mayor of Himeji City, stated that the children’s smile at the "Himeji City-Ukraine Exchange Program for Evacuees: Bonds of Goodwill and Friendship" reminded him of the importance of international exchange, and that he would like to continue to engage in international exchange in the future.