Acting CEO of UkraineInvest Meets with Japanese Business Representatives during the Second International Investment Congress

Oleksandr Melnychenko, Acting CEO of UkraineInvest, held a meeting with representatives of the Japanese business community on the second day of the Second International Investment Congress.

Ukraine is already offering real investment opportunities to Japanese businesses, without waiting for the war to end. A significant milestone in strengthening cooperation was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between JETRO and UkraineInvest in October 2024, which laid a solid foundation for deepening business relations between Japan and Ukraine.

UkraineInvest is a government office that provides comprehensive support to investors — from consultations and legal assistance to analytical services — helping at every stage of project implementation. A key support mechanism is the Law on State Support for Investment Projects with Significant Investments, which offers incentives for projects starting at EUR 12 million, including compensation for infrastructure costs and other benefits.

To safeguard investments, Ukraine offers a wide range of insurance mechanisms, including public, international (such as MIGA and DFC), and private (such as ARX) instruments that cover war-related and political risks.

Japan remains a key investor in the Ukrainian economy, with over 40 companies operating across various sectors — from digital technologies to machinery and agriculture. Among these are Rakuten Group, Marubeni Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, Fujikura, Japan Tobacco International, and others.

According to the National Bank of Ukraine, the stock of foreign direct investment from Japan reached USD 180.5 million in 2023 — a 92% increase compared to 2022, when investment volumes declined due to the war. Equity instruments rose to USD 283.9 million, while debt instruments reached USD 103.4 million.

UkraineInvest highly values the interest shown by Japanese businesses. Japan has the potential to become one of the key partners in Ukraine’s economic recovery. UkraineInvest invites Japanese investors to cooperate and guarantees reliable support throughout all stages of investment projects.

One of the most powerful ways to communicate that foreign businesses can and do operate successfully in Ukraine is through the voices that matter most to potential investors – those of other businesses.
We would like to invite you and your company to be featured on UkraineInvest’s web site as a “success story” of a foreign business operating in Ukraine.

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