[Japanese Government holds Conference on supporting Ukraine's Reconstruction] May 15, the Japanese Government held the first meeting of the "Ukrainian Economic Reconstruction Promotion preparation Conference" dedicated to supporting Ukraine's reconstruction at the prime minister's official residence on the 15th. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that during his visit to Ukraine in March, President Zelansky expressed high expectations for the revitalization of new industries. Kishida said that "reconstruction is the main contribution that only Japan can make," saying that the government and the people should work together to promote demining and infrastructure construction. The meeting was composed of director-level officials of the Ministry of Land, Transport and the Ministry of economy, Trade and Industry, and Deputy Chief Executive Seiji Kihara served as chairman. At the first meeting, it was confirmed that as trade and investment with Ukraine is very risky for private enterprises, the government will take the lead to improve the business environment. (Kyodo News Agency)