The Ministry of Economy has registered a representative office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), which will soon open in Ukraine.

"The opening of the JETRO representative office in Ukraine is a strategic step, the result of productive negotiations with the Japanese government, it marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation between our two countries," Deputy Minister of Economy - Trade Representative of Ukraine Taras Kachka was quoted on the department's website on Tuesday.

"We strive to create an attractive business environment that will attract Japanese investment and promote a strong partnership between Ukrainian and Japanese companies," he added.

According to him, Japan plans to provide $188 million for economic recovery projects in Ukraine, with the main focus on energy, housing and utilities, critical infrastructure, humanitarian demining and business support.

"The creation of the JETRO office will accelerate the implementation of Japanese technologies in our country and open new markets for products of Japanese brands that will be manufactured in Ukraine," Kachka noted.

JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) is an independent administrative body under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, created to promote the development of trade and economic cooperation with other countries of the world.