10 February 2026: Japan's Support for Ukraine through UNESCO (Signing Ceremony)

2026/2/10
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 On February 10, in Kyiv, Ukraine, H.E.Mr. Nakagome Masashi, Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine, and Ms. Chiara Dezzi Bardeschi, Head of UNESCO’s field Office in Ukraine, signed the financial arrangement letter regarding a voluntary contribution from the Japanese Government to Ukraine through UNESCO, amounting 581 million yen, or approximately 3.9 million USD, for the Project “Support for Education, Culture, and Media in Ukraine.” Ambassador Kano attended online from our Permanent Delegation in Paris.
 
 Ambassador Kano delivered remarks, emphasizing the Japanese Government's continued commitment to supporting Ukraine through UNESCO.
 
 The Japanese Government has decided to contribute to 17 projects through UNESCO, including this project, for Ukraine, Palestine, and countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East as part of the FY2025 supplementary budget.