Today, 11 March, approximately 400 representatives of Japanese companies interested in exploring new opportunities in the Ukrainian market took part in a large-scale online event organised by UkraineInvest, the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) and the Embassy of Ukraine in Japan.
The event took place in Tokyo in a hybrid format both – offline and online. The webinar aimed to present Ukraine as a reliable investment destination for Japanese companies. Particular emphasis was placed on the involvement of Japanese companies in Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts, especially in sectors covered by the Law on State Support for Investment Projects with Significant Investments in Ukraine.
David Arakhamia, Majority leader in the Ukrainian Parliament, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of UkraineInvest: “Ukraine is open to investment and offers extensive opportunities for Japanese companies in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, IT and other strategic sectors. Large projects worth more than EUR 12 million are eligible for special government incentives under the Law “On State Support for Investment Projects with Significant Investments in Ukraine”. UkraineInvest provides investors with essential legal expertise, analytical insight and comprehensive support at every stage of project implementation. We encourage Japanese companies to start working with UkraineInvest today”.
Participants included executives from leading global companies such as Itochu, Mitsubishi, Marubeni, Sojitz, Nippon Express, Fujikura and others. They received comprehensive information on Ukraine’s key investment opportunities , the country’s investment legislation and the support provided by UkraineInvest .
Sergiy Korsunsky, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Japan: “We are witnessing an exceptionally active engagement of Japanese companies: 79 memorandums signed between our companies, several business missions to Ukraine, government delegations and discussions on potential cooperation. These efforts have already yielded results, including the establishment of a platform for bilateral infrastructure projects. Now is the time to move forward – to move to the investment phase and start preparing for future projects. Ukraine offers extensive opportunities for cooperation, and the present moment is ideal for Japanese companies to expand their presence in our country. You know how to proceed, and we are ready to support this process“.
The webinar served as a platform for direct communication between Japanese investors and UkraineInvest, fostering further cooperation in the implementation of investment projects in preparation for the post-war period.
Shibata Tetsuo, Head of JETRO Representative Office in Ukraine: “This webinar will help potential Japanese investors understand the real business opportunities in Ukraine. We JETRO together with UkraineInvest will work closely to promote and protect Japanese investment in Ukraine as both of us signed MoC last October witnessed by Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Denys Shmyhal”.
Japanese investment will contribute to the modernisation of Ukraine’s key economic sectors and create new business opportunities. Cooperation between Ukrainian and Japanese companies will not only increase production efficiency, but also introduce cutting-edge technologies and promote innovative solutions for both countries.
Oleksandr Melnychenko, Acting Executive Director of UkraineInvest: “UkraineInvest will provide Japanese investors with systematic support for their investment projects, from the moment they decide to invest in Ukraine until the investment is fully implemented, allowing the investor to receive up to 30% of CAPEX from the project amount. Together with JETRO, we will provide comprehensive support to companies wishing to expand in Ukraine, using all the advantages of our market and government investment support mechanisms“.
In October 2024, JETRO and UkraineInvest signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the presence of Ukraine’s Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal and First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Economy, Yulia Svyrydenko. The document aims to attract Japanese investment to Ukraine and develop joint projects in various economic sectors.
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