ASIATODAY.ID, VIENNA — Japan is stepping up its support for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction by expanding industrial cooperation through a strategic partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ukrainian government, with a strong focus on green technology, manufacturing revival, and foreign investment.
The renewed commitment was underscored during the Second Tripartite Industrial Policy Dialogue, held online on July 9, bringing together senior officials from UNIDO, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture.
The meeting focused on aligning industrial policies, accelerating technology transfer, attracting private-sector investment, and strengthening cooperation to rebuild Ukraine’s industrial base amid ongoing recovery efforts.
“This dialogue is essential for coordinating our efforts, aligning strategic priorities, identifying synergies, and advancing projects that support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction,” said Yuko Yasunaga, Deputy to the Director General and Managing Director of Corporate Services and Operations at UNIDO.
A key topic was the progress of UNIDO’s Green Industrial Recovery Project for Ukraine, funded by Japan through METI. The initiative promotes technology transfer from Japanese companies while encouraging joint business development with Ukrainian industries to modernize manufacturing and improve industrial competitiveness.
Under the current phase of the program, 47 companies are expected to complete feasibility studies by the end of 2026. Selected projects will proceed to pilot technology demonstrations before being considered for broader commercial deployment.
Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, Vitalii Kindrativ, said the partnership has evolved beyond policy consultations into a platform for delivering tangible economic outcomes.
“The dialogue is no longer limited to consultations. It is enabling technology transfer, pilot projects, support for Ukrainian enterprises, and new industrial partnerships that will modernize industry, improve energy efficiency, and generate measurable economic benefits,” he said.
Japan also outlined its broader reconstruction agenda for Ukraine.
Koichi Chiyo, Deputy Director-General for Trade Policy at METI, highlighted several flagship initiatives, including the Japan–Ukraine Action Plan, the Japan–Ukraine Digital Technology Cooperation Initiative, the Poland–Japan Public-Private Forum for Ukraine’s Reconstruction, and Japan’s continued financial support for rebuilding critical infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials presented updates on the country’s evolving industrial strategy, emphasizing that cooperation with UNIDO and Japan has become an effective platform for translating policy into action through technology exchange, innovation, and long-term industrial partnerships.
Participants agreed to strengthen coordination among government agencies and establish a dedicated working group to address financing, mobilize additional investment, and expand business partnerships supporting Ukraine’s industrial recovery.
Launched in Tokyo in August 2025, the Tripartite Industrial Policy Dialogue has become a strategic mechanism for advancing industrial modernization, encouraging private-sector participation, and fostering sustainable economic recovery.
UNIDO is implementing its Green Industrial Recovery Programme for Ukraine (2024–2028) to help rebuild the country’s industrial base through clean technologies, innovation, capacity building, and international partnerships. Backed by Japan, the programme is expected to play an increasingly important role in strengthening Ukraine’s long-term industrial resilience and economic competitiveness. (AT Network)
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