Ahead of a conference on Ukraine's reconstruction that will be held in Tokyo next week, top leaders of Ukrainian local governments will attend an event in Tokyo, highlighting many buildings and infrastructure still damaged by Russia's military invasion. He appealed for support.
This event was held by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, with the aim of providing support to local governments and companies in Ukraine.
On the stage inside the venue, a total of 10 people, including the heads of Ukrainian local governments, gave lectures on the local situation.
Belovlov, deputy mayor of the southern city of Kherson, which was occupied by Russia for eight months, said, ``Every day, 80 to 150 shells land, and the citizens are thinking only about survival, but at the same time they are also thinking about tomorrow and the day after.'' ”, emphasizing the importance of moving towards reconstruction even as the Russian invasion continues.
He appealed for support, stating that there are plans to build an underground hospital so that it can remain operational even in the event of an attack, and to restore destroyed irrigation facilities.
A total of 10 companies, including companies that make prosthetic hands in Ukraine, set up booths at the venue, explaining their businesses to visitors and seeking investment and technical cooperation.
Isaevi, deputy mayor of the eastern city of Kharkiv near the front line, said that many homes and educational institutions are still under Russian attack, saying, ``Kharkov city has suffered huge damage and it will cost a lot of money to recover.'' We look forward to continued support from them."
Japanese companies also provide long-term recovery support
At a conference on Ukraine's reconstruction to be held in Tokyo, Japanese companies will also exchange cooperation documents with local companies.
Among these, a startup company in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, which has technology to manufacture plant-based surfactants, has decided to exchange cooperation documents regarding the procurement of raw materials and demonstration experiments with agricultural corporations in Ukraine.
Surfactants are used in a wide range of fields such as detergents and cosmetics, and many of them are made from petroleum, but this company's products are unique in that they are plant-based and therefore have less impact on the environment. It is said that it is.
The company plans to mass-produce surfactants for Europe using locally produced rapeseed and sunflower seeds with the cooperation of a Ukrainian agricultural corporation. It is also said to be useful for the recovery of farmland.
Yosuke Yamagata, CEO of Allied Carbon Solutions, said, ``In Europe and the United States, there is a trend to shift surfactants from petroleum to plant-based ones. We would like to establish this business with other companies."
Based on the cooperation document to be exchanged at this conference, the Japanese government will utilize the technical capabilities of private companies to provide emergency support such as landmine removal and debris disposal, as well as improve agricultural productivity and provide infrastructure in the transportation and energy fields. We hope to connect this to long-term reconstruction support for Ukraine, including maintenance.