Although Japan and Ukraine are geographically distant countries, since 1992 when Japan opened an embassy in the newly independent Ukraine, the two countries have enjoyed favorable diplomatic relations. The author, former Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine, describes developments in the relationship, outlines Japan’s assistance and support of Ukraine, and discusses establishment of the G7 Ambassadors’ Support Group for Ukraine in 2015. In his capacity as Chairman of this group, the author reviews various reforms in healthcare, judicial, and political fields in Ukraine that were supported by the G7 Ambassadors Support Group. In spite of Russia’s invasion, the author believes that the reforms made in Ukraine will not be lost.

日本与乌克兰虽然相距遥远，但自1992年日本在新独立的乌克兰开设大使馆以来，两国外交关系良好。作者，前日本驻乌克兰大使，描述了两国关系的发展，概述了日本对乌克兰的援助和支持，并讨论了 2015 年成立的 G7 大使乌克兰支持小组。作为该小组主席，作者审查了由 G7 大使支持小组支持的乌克兰医疗保健、司法和政治领域的各种改革。尽管俄罗斯入侵，但作者认为乌克兰所做的改革不会失败。