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The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Yevheniy Khmara, held talks with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi. The two sides discussed the possibility of cooperation on security issues.
The Ukrainian official thanked Japan for its help, according to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
What did the ministers discuss?
On Saturday, 7 November, the heads of the defense ministries of Ukraine and Japan, Yevhen Khmara and Shinjiro Koizumi, held a meeting online. Kyiv said it was prepared 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 medical rehabilitation programs for wounded Ukrainian servicemen.
During the conversation, the Ukrainian side outlined the current security situation amid intensified Russian strikes on civilian cities. The main challenges for air defense systems remain ballistic missiles and rocket drones.
Yevheniy Khmara briefed his foreign colleague on specific 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 exchange programs with partner countries. Primarily this is our unique experience of defense on the battlefield. The defense forces continuously adapt to modern threats. The experience of Ukrainian soldiers can strengthen the security of other countries.
— stated Yevheniy Khmara.
He added that Ukrainian defenders continue to improve methods of engaging aerial 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 signed a contract to purchase intercepting drones from the Ukrainian company SkyFall. Shinjiro Koizumi then noted Ukraine's experience in advancing military technologies.
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