Zelensky: Both sides agree to negotiate a security agreement, and the Japanese Foreign Minister suddenly visits Ukraine
According to the Russian Sputnik News Agency website on September 10, Ukrainian President Zelensky said on the "Telegraph" social platform that he had talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Lin Fangzheng in Kiev.
Zelensky said, "Both sides agree to negotiate a bilateral security agreement based on the G7 declaration."
According to reports, Zelensky expressed gratitude to Japan for being Ukraine's important partner in Asia.
In addition, Kyodo News reported on September 9 that Lin Fangzheng visited Ukraine on September 9, which was the first time that Japanese cabinet officials visited Ukraine after the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict last February.
According to reports, Lin Fang is in talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba and other government officials in Kiev to introduce the policy of holding the "Japan Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Promotion Conference" in Japan early next year. He also attended the delivery ceremony of the crane used to eliminate duds.
According to reports, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that during talks with Ukrainian politicians, Lin Fangzheng will express his intention as the rotating chair of the G7 to lead discussions on continuing to support Ukraine and maintaining and strengthening sanctions against Russia. He will also confirm the development of bilateral cooperation documents based on the G7's commitment to providing long-term security guarantees to Ukraine. In addition, Lin Fangzheng will also provide support to resist the severe winter cold.