Japan remains the IMF’s largest and longest-standing partner in capacity development. Good discussion with Akihiko Tanaka of @jica_direct_en on strengthening support for our members, including through the Africa Training Institute. Looking forward to the 2027 IMF-JICA Conference.

Met in Kyiv with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives. Mr. Mori has for many years been personally engaged to advance the Ukraine‑Japan partnership. Above all, I thank Japan and the Japanese people for their solidarity and comprehensive support for Ukraine. Japan stands as one of our closest friends and partners. Since the start of Russia’s full‑scale invasion, financial support for Ukraine’s budget has exceeded $20 billion. We discussed assistance for Ukraine’s energy system. I am grateful to the Government of Japan and JICA for the equipment already delivered. It is essential to accelerate the supply of power transformers that frontline regions will need this winter. I invited Japanese businesses to play a more active role in Ukraine’s recovery in the energy and infrastructure sectors. We are prepared to provide the conditions needed for joint projects. We also look to partnership in developing an insurance mechanism for businesses in Ukraine, operating under constant Russian attacks. I thank Japan for its friendship, principled stance, and continued readiness to stand alongside Ukraine.