Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on February 19 pledged his country's long-term engagement in Ukraine's reconstruction, as Japan stressed its commitment to supporting Ukraine ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion. In his keynote speech at a conference Japan co-organized with the Ukrainian government and business organizations, Kishida said Japanese public and private cooperation will be a long-term partnership based on inclusivity, humanitarianism, and technology and knowledge. Tokyo will pledge $106 million to aid Ukraine’s reconstruction, Japan’s Kyodo News reported on February 11, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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