Japan's Kishida expected to visit Ukraine for talks with Zelenskiy

Robert Besser
26 Jan 2023, 15:26 GMT+10

The Yomiuri newspaper has reported that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to visit Kyiv in February and hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy
As chair of the Group of Seven leading economies this year, Japan has expressed its intention to continue supporting Ukraine
Depending on the state of the war in Ukraine, Kishida will make a last minute decision about whether to go ahead with the visit

TOKYO, Japan: The Yomiuri newspaper has reported that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to visit Kyiv in February and hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy.

As chair of the Group of Seven (G7) leading economies this year, Japan has expressed its intention to continue supporting Ukraine, and also hopes to release a statement with Kyiv condemning Russia's aggression, Yomiuri stated.

Depending on the state of the war in Ukraine, Kishida will make a last minute decision about whether to go ahead with the visit, the newspaper added

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara has said that as chair of G7 this year, Japan must consider the idea of visiting Kyiv, adding, "But nothing has been decided at this stage."

Earlier this month, Kishida called Zelenskiy to discuss the possibility of visiting Kyiv depending on "various circumstances," after he was invited by Ukraine's president.

In May, Japan will host the annual G7 summit in Hiroshima, and Ukraine is expected be a leading topic of discussion.

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Cape Town Express.

More Information

17 ℃

Fair in Cape Town

International

Section

Six young people dead in Tennessee freeway collision

MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Tennessee authorities are slowly releasing information about a weekend car crash on a freeway that killed six young ...

180 Rohingya Muslim refugees land boat in Indonesia's Aceh

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Officials from Indonesia's Aceh province said that more than 180 Rohingya Muslims landed this week by boat, in ...

Hong Kong demonstrators hold protest amidst strict restrictions

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's first authorized protest took place since the end of COVID-19 restrictions and under new strict security ...

Trying to avoid general call-up, Russia offering men cash to join army

MOSCOW, Russia: A new campaign has begun across Russia to attract badly needed recruits to replenish its troop numbers for ...

Security concerns behind proposed US ban of TikTok

WASHINGTON D.C.: US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said that lawmakers will move forward on legislation aimed at ...

In first, US tribal university to offer PhD degree

CROWNPOINT, New Mexico: Navajo Technical University, located on the largest Native American reservation in the US, has become the first ...

South Africa

Section

Sri Lanka's direct World Cup qualification chances hinge on crucial Hamilton encounter

Hamilton [New Zealand], March 30 (ANI): Sri Lanka trails New Zealand 1-0 in the three-match series with the first game ...

Saudi Arabia makes move towards Russia-China bloc

The Kingdom has approved ?partner? status in the Shanghai Cooperation OrganizationKing Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has signed the documents ...

IPL's top batting performances: Gayle's 175 still the best

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The IPL, Season 16 is all set to begin. It's a tournament where impact ...

Kallis makes early predictions on who will walk away with IPL 2023 trophy

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Legendary South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis on Thursday made an early prediction as to ...

IPL 2023: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Markram to miss season opener against Rajasthan Royals, Bhuvneshwar Kumar to lead side

Telangana (Hyderabad) [India], March 30 (ANI): Indian pace veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League ...

Chris Gayle recalls his memories with Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of IPL 2023

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 30 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bangalore is one of the most beloved teams since the inception of ...