Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said that at the initiative of his Japanese counterpart, Yoshimasa Hayashi, the online meeting of the G7 was held at the level of foreign ministers. According to him, he also attended the G7 event.
“We held a G7+ meeting at the invitation of the Foreign Minister. [Японии] Hayashi and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Energy Coalition Ready to Meet Urgent Needs [Украины]”, — wrote Kuleba on Twitter.
As the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine noted, during the meeting, the parties agreed to help Kiev prepare for the next winter season. He also added that the G7 is ready to invest in “the long-term modernization of Ukraine’s energy sector”.
Countries that were previously members of the “Big Seven” (G7) can increase Financial support to Ukraine will rise to $39 billion in 2023. As noted, this aid reassures Kiev and allows the authorities to ensure the functioning of the government, carry out the most critical restoration of damaged infrastructure, continue to provide essential services and stabilize the economy. .