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Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yevhenii Khmara held talks with his Japanese counterpart, Shinzō Koizumi. The sides discussed the possibility of cooperation on security issues.
The Ukrainian official thanked Japan for its help. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
What were the ministers talking about?
On Saturday, 7 November, the heads of the defense ministries of Ukraine and Japan, Yevhen Khmara and Shinzō Koizumi, held an online meeting. Kyiv said it was ready to share with Tokyo its experience in conducting modern warfare.
Khmara thanked his colleague for support, including the transfer of special automotive equipment. The ministers also discussed programs for medical rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian servicemen.
During the conversation, the Ukrainian side outlined the current security situation against the backdrop of increased Russian strikes on civilian cities. The main challenges for air defense systems remain ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones.
Yevhenii Khmara familiarized his foreign colleague with concrete steps to effectively counter these strikes. He noted Ukraine's readiness to establish regular exchange of operational information to develop a long-term defense partnership.
We are preparing programs for exchanging experience with partner countries. First and foremost, this is our unique experience of battlefield defense. The defense forces continually adapt to modern threats. The experience of Ukrainian fighters can strengthen the security of other countries.
— said Yevhenii Khmara.
He added that Ukrainian defenders continue to improve methods of engaging air targets right on the battlefield, which makes this experience extremely valuable for the armies of partner states.
As a reminder, in October this year the Japanese Ministry of Defense concluded a contract to procure Ukrainian SkyFall drones for interception. Shinzō Koizumi then noted Ukraine's experience in advancing military technologies.
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