Head of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Ukrainian Parliament held a meeting with the Deputy Head of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' European Affairs Bureau.
Hanna Hopko, head of the parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs met with Deputy Head of the Japanese Foreign Affairs Ministry’s European Affairs Bureau Toshihiro Aiki on November the 28th.
In the course of the meeting, the committee head thanked Japan for the sustained support of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as for the financial aid the Japanese Government has been rendering to Ukraine for years.
On behalf of the Ukrainian State, Hanna Hopko condemned the actions the Democratic People's Republic of Korea had undertaken towards elaboration of the nuclear and rocket weapons. Ukraine supports the sanctions set against North Korea, and subscribes to all the United Nations Security Council’s resolutions aimed at securing peace in the world.
Particular attention was paid by the parties to the issue on counteracting the Russian aggression in the Donbas, full restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Toshihiro Aiki expressed his dismay at mass human rights violations in the occupied Crimea, and escalation of the conflict in the east of Ukraine.
During the meeting, the committee head also expressed her gratitude to the Japanese party for the assistance to the draft UN human rights resolution approved by the UN General Assembly on November the 14th, and informed T.Aiki of the progress in reforms in Ukraine.
From this perspective, the Ukrainian side pointed out it highly appreciates Japan’s support to the Ukrainian reforms, the technical and humanitarian aid delivered.
In addition, the parties talked over a parliamentary presentation of the newly-opened Kyiv Office of the Japan International cooperation agency (JICA).
Worthy of note
What JICA is?
Title - Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
President - Shinichi Kitaoka
Establishment - October 1, 2003
Capital - 8 trillion 54.6 billion yen (end of fiscal 2016)
Objectives - Established as an Incorporated Administrative Agency under the Act of the Incorporated Administrative Agency - Japan International Cooperation Agency (Act No. 136, 2002), JICA aims to contribute to the promotion of international cooperation as well as the sound development of Japanese and global economy by supporting the socioeconomic development, recovery or economic stability of developing regions.
Mission - JICA, in accordance with the Development Cooperation Charter, will work on human security and quality growth.
Vision - Leading the world with trust
JICA, with its partners, will take the lead in forging bonds of trust across the world, aspiring for a free, peaceful and prosperous world where people can hope for a better future and explore their diverse potentials.
Actions
1. Commitment: Commit ourselves with pride and passion to achieving our mission and vision.
2. Gemba: Dive into the field ("gemba") and work together with the people.
3. Strategy: Think and act strategically with broad and long-term perspectives
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Co-creation: Bring together diverse wisdom and resources.
5. Innovation: Innovate to bring about unprecedented impacts.