Ukraine Independence Day Special President Volody- myr Zelenskyy and his wife, Olena Huge growth potential in many areas Zelenska, pose for a photo in Tokyo at the enthronement SERGIY KORSUNSKY ner for Ukraine. Japan is a soft superpower, of the most fertile soil in the world. With a ceremony of AMBASSADOR OF UKRAINE deeply trusted among the world’s nations. relatively modest investment, enough prod- Our countries have no political disputes, ucts might be produced to feed billions. Land Emperor Naruhito Thirty years ago, and we share the universal values of human reform was introduced earlier this year and on Oct. 22, 2019. Ukraine regained rights, freedom and democracy. Ukraine the doors are open to consider Ukraine as EMBASSY OF UKRAINE its independence and Japan strongly adhere to provisions of a strategic partner for Japan in the produc- after the collapse of international law and order based on mutual tion of many important food items, such as U.S., Great Britain and Turkey, and free trade the Soviet Union. respect, understanding and cooperation. soybeans, beef, chicken, sunflower oil, honey, with Canada, Great Britain and the EU. We Subdued by the com- Japan is among the major contributors to berries and much more, including organic strongly believe that every reason exists to munist regime for 70 the Ukraine’s development through a net- food. start negotiations on an FTA with Japan and years, the Ukrainians work of projects and partnerships. Even in Ukraine is among a few nations that can explore new opportunities in investment have finally obtained these difficult times due to COVID-19 and design and produce airplanes, both cargo and coproduction of high-end products. freedom and the abil- severe climate change, Ukraine and Japan are and passenger, including those for military We are very grateful for the strong support ity to develop their own culture, economy looking forward to working together in the and emergency management applications. we have received on our territorial integrity and society as an indispensable part of the next stage of their bilateral partnership. Last The Antonov cargo planes Mriya and Rus- from the democratic world. We have very democratic world. year, negotiations on the new double taxa- lan are widely used to carry huge machines deep dialogue and cooperation with NATO. Historically, mentally and socially tion treaty commenced and discussions on around the globe. Ukraine’s expertise, skilled Support from the G7 and the U.N. is particu- Ukraine belongs to Europe. European and a free trade agreement are underway. Earlier labor force and engineering culture in space larly important. Euro-Atlantic integration is fundamentally this year, the first-ever visit of the minister of exploration are well known, too. Both our countries have experience with imbeded in the Ukrainian Constitution and defense of Ukraine to Japan took place, and Ukraine possesses huge information tech- nuclear power plant disasters. We share our This content was serves as the main foreign policy priority. But since then we have been engaged in com- nology potential. Thousands of Ukrainian IT knowledge and will continue to do so. compiled in col- similarly, Ukraine recognizes a key role that prehensive consultations on urgent security engineers have been working in Silicon Val- Japan has a very special place in our hearts. laboration with the Southeast Asia plays in the contemporary issues related to freedom of maritime naviga- ley and Europe for years. Now many of them Its cuisine, culture, traditions and art are so embassy. The views world. The 21st century will be definitely tion, protection of national sovereignty and are coming back to do business in Ukraine. well known in Ukraine that it is difficult to expressed here do Asian. Japan, being the only Asian member of cybersecurity. The market potential of our IT industry can believe we are separated by the vast space not necessarily the Group of Seven and the leading democ- Ukraine is a world-class hub for a wide be estimated in the billions. of Eurasia. I see my goal in shortening this reflect those of the racy in the region, is a natural global part- range of agricultural products and has some Ukraine enjoys strategic relations with the distance. newspaper. PAGE: 7.