Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, while congratulating his successor Ishiba Shigeru.
Zelenskyy posted on social media on Tuesday: “I am deeply grateful to the former Prime Minister of Japan Kishida for the strong support and friendship shown to Ukraine in these difficult times. Japan has demonstrated true global leadership, standing as one of Ukraine’s most reliable and closest friends.”
Zelenskyy added, “Your determination and wisdom have not only strengthened the partnership between our nations but have also helped protect the lives of many Ukrainians.”
Zelenskyy later posted that he extends his warmest congratulations to Ishiba on his election as Prime Minister of Japan.
He said he looks forward to working closely with Ishiba and his Cabinet to further deepen the two countries’ special global partnership and strengthen the true friendship that exists between them.
He added, “Together, we will overcome the interconnected challenges to security and stability, not only in Europe and East Asia, but across the globe as well.”