As the invasion by Russia continued, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan met with Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kaneko and requested assistance such as food.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky visited the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on the 24th and met with Minister Kaneko.
In this, Ambassador Korsunsky expressed his gratitude for Japan's support so far, saying, "Ukraine has developed as an agricultural country, but due to the war, supply risks arise and it is in a position to receive from the side that provides food to the world. It has become. "
He said that he requested Japan for assistance such as seeds and fertilizer, saying that it lacked emergency food as well as materials necessary for future planting.
On the other hand, Minister Kaneko said, "I am strongly concerned about the impact on the supply and demand of food in the world due to the difficulty of planting in Ukraine, which is one of the world's leading breadbaskets." ..
After the meeting, Ambassador Korsunsky told reporters, "We are in the middle of planting, but we are in a state of failure and many people are in need of food, such as losing their homes. I think there is, but I would like to ask for as much support as possible. "
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan has provided food assistance to Ukraine through the WFP = United Nations Food Program and NGOs, and will consider additional assistance.