Ambassador Sumi exchanged views with Interior Minister Arsen Avakov

　 On July 10 Ambassador Sumi held a meeting and exchanged views with Interior Minister Arsen Avakov regarding the situation in Ukraine, as well as its cooperation with Japan. Minister Avakov explained that the situation in eastern regions remains difficult and thanked Japan for it comprehensive support. In turn, Ambassador Sumi said that Japan will continue to provide assistance in order to ensure the implementation of reforms carried out by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.