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METI State Minister Iwata Delivers Closing Remarks at the Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Business Forum Held by Nikkei Inc.

February 13, 2024

On February 8 (Thur.), 2024, Mr. Iwata Kazuchika, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, delivered closing remarks at the Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Business Forum held by Nikkei Inc., and shared his high expectations for the further acceleration of the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine.

At the forum, Japan explained case examples of its efforts for supporting Ukraine, while the heads of Ukrainian municipalities discussed ideal approaches to the economic reconstruction of the country and other issues. During his closing remarks, State Minister Iwata stated that the forum provided a valuable opportunity to share the efforts and concepts of both Ukraine and Japan as a way to advance public-private partnerships in the future and shared his high expectations for the further acceleration of the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine. He also expressed his appreciation for the forum as an event held prior to the Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction scheduled to be held on February 19.

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Europe Division, Trade Policy Bureau