Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko and Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Ukraine Osamu Hattori signed a Grant Agreement for the implementation of the Emergency Response Program related to humanitarian demining and clearing of territories from unexploded ordnance. The signing of the agreement will allow attracting grant assistance in the approximate amount of about JPY 4 billion.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced this, the Ukrainian News agency reports.
The funding will be directed to two key areas:
- humanitarian demining of contaminated territories of Ukraine, in particular, the purchase of equipment for demining and conducting mine risk training for the population;
- purchase of equipment for the provision of medical and medical rehabilitation services.
Klymenko expressed gratitude to the Japanese side for the comprehensive support of Ukraine and noted that it is trust and openness between partners that allow us to achieve practical results even in wartime.
"It is trust and openness that make it possible to implement the plans we have defined. Our priorities remain humanitarian demining, the functioning of the Humanitarian Demining Center, and building capacity to clear the territories of Ukraine, even during wartime. Thanks to JICA's support, we have significantly strengthened our technical capabilities - we have received mechanized demining machines, hand-held metal detectors, and other specialized equipment. This assistance has already saved many lives, primarily our sappers," Klymenko emphasized.
He noted the medical direction, in particular, Japan's assistance in providing medical equipment for the Main Medical Clinical Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the treatment of patients with mine and explosive injuries, which account for 65% of all injuries.
"There is a significant amount of work ahead, but the agreements concluded earlier and today between the Government of Ukraine and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will allow us to move quickly and effectively," Klymenko noted.
The Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Ukraine, Osamu Hattori, emphasized the symbolic and practical significance of the signing of the agreement.
"Today's signing of the Grant Agreement is much more than a formal step. It is a moment that reflects the shared hope and shared commitment of the governments of Japan and Ukraine to rebuild the country and save human lives. We are well aware that the risk of mines and unexploded ordnance daily threatens the lives of Ukrainian citizens - children going to school, farmers seeking to return to their work, families dreaming of living in their own homes again. Restoring security is the first and most important step towards the full reconstruction of Ukraine," Osamu Hattori emphasized.
The grant agreement is the next mandatory stage in the implementation of the agreements between the governments of Ukraine and Japan, reached in December 2025. Its signing will ensure the actual receipt of international assistance and the launch of the practical implementation of the Program.
The implementation of the Program will contribute to accelerating the clearance of territories from mines and unexploded ordnance, preserving the lives and health of citizens, and reducing risks to the civilian population, especially in regions that have suffered significant destruction as a result of hostilities. This is an important practical step towards restoring security, returning people to normal life, and overcoming the long-term consequences of the war.
As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, Ukraine has attracted almost USD 200 million under Japanese guarantees.
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