"Friends of Ukraine" diplomatic group meeting
2023/10/5
On October 5, 2023, as part of the rotating event series, the Embassy of Japan hosted a “Friends of Ukraine” event attended by high-level diplomats from various embassies and high commissions.
H.E. Kanji Yamanouchi, Ambassador of Japan to Canada, began the event by providing welcome remarks. He mentioned Japan’s support for Ukraine, including the recent visit by then-Foreign Minister Hayashi along with a business delegation. The Ambassador also spoke about the lessons from Nagasaki, his hometown.
Remarks were then provided by H.E. Yulia Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada, who spoke about the most pressing issues in Ukraine today, emphasizing concerns about nuclear safety, disinformation, and the ongoing human cost to Russia’s illegal war of aggression.
MP Ali Ehsassi, Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development and Ms. Kati Csaba, Executive Director of Ukraine at Global Affairs Canada spoke about Canadian support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, including recently announced funding for nuclear safety and other measures, and the war’s important geopolitical impact.
The event ended with a lively question and answer session on various topics.
H.E. Kanji Yamanouchi, Ambassador of Japan to Canada, began the event by providing welcome remarks. He mentioned Japan’s support for Ukraine, including the recent visit by then-Foreign Minister Hayashi along with a business delegation. The Ambassador also spoke about the lessons from Nagasaki, his hometown.
Remarks were then provided by H.E. Yulia Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada, who spoke about the most pressing issues in Ukraine today, emphasizing concerns about nuclear safety, disinformation, and the ongoing human cost to Russia’s illegal war of aggression.
MP Ali Ehsassi, Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development and Ms. Kati Csaba, Executive Director of Ukraine at Global Affairs Canada spoke about Canadian support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, including recently announced funding for nuclear safety and other measures, and the war’s important geopolitical impact.
The event ended with a lively question and answer session on various topics.
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| Kanji Yamanouchi, Ambassador of Japan to Canada, provides welcome remarks |
Yulia Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada provides remarks |
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| MP Ali Ehsassi, Chair of the Standing Committee of Foreign Affairs and International Development provides remarks |
Ms. Kati Czaba, Executive Director of Ukraine at Global Affairs Canada, provides remarks |
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| An Ambassador participates in the Q&A session | Attendees pose for a group photo |