Ambassador Kurai visited Donetsk and Luhansk regions
10/4/2019
On April 10-11, 2019, Ambassador of Japan Takashi Kurai visited Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
1. Provision of equipment to the Communal Company “Voda Donbasu” (Pokrovsk, Donetsk region)
Ambassador Kurai, together with the UNICEF Representative in Ukraine Anne-Charlotte Sylwander and UNOPS Ukraine Country Manager Andriy Buryakovskyy, participated in the ceremony to hand over the equipment provided by Japan to the Communal Company “Voda Donbasu”.
In the eastern part of Ukraine where the conflict is still continuing, the Communal Company “Voda Donbasu” plays an important role in ensuring water supply throughout the Donetsk region. Water supply facilities are often damaged by shelling, particularly alongside the contact line between the government-controlled areas and the occupied territories, and the company personnel are often at risk. Therefore, Japan provided two specialized utility vehicles and personal protective equipment to ensure the safety and efficiency of work of the company staff involved in water supply facilities repair, as well as to secure the sustainable water supply, which is of great importance for the life of local people.
During the ceremony, the Head of Donetsk Regional State Administration Oleksandr Kuts and Director General of the Communal Company “Voda Donbasu” Oleksandr Yevdokymov expressed their sincere gratitude to Japan for the assistance provided.
Visit to the home of locals ©UNHCR
4. Meeting with the Head of Donetsk and Luhansk Regional Administrations
During the visit, Ambassador Kurai also held meetings with the Head of Donetsk Regional State Administration Oleksandr Kuts in Kramatorsk and Acting Head of Luhansk Regional State Administration Serhii Fil in Sievierodonetsk. The officials expressed their sincere gratitude for Japan's support to Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The sides also exchanged views on the current situation, problems and future prospects of the two regions.
1. Provision of equipment to the Communal Company “Voda Donbasu” (Pokrovsk, Donetsk region)
Ambassador Kurai, together with the UNICEF Representative in Ukraine Anne-Charlotte Sylwander and UNOPS Ukraine Country Manager Andriy Buryakovskyy, participated in the ceremony to hand over the equipment provided by Japan to the Communal Company “Voda Donbasu”.
In the eastern part of Ukraine where the conflict is still continuing, the Communal Company “Voda Donbasu” plays an important role in ensuring water supply throughout the Donetsk region. Water supply facilities are often damaged by shelling, particularly alongside the contact line between the government-controlled areas and the occupied territories, and the company personnel are often at risk. Therefore, Japan provided two specialized utility vehicles and personal protective equipment to ensure the safety and efficiency of work of the company staff involved in water supply facilities repair, as well as to secure the sustainable water supply, which is of great importance for the life of local people.
During the ceremony, the Head of Donetsk Regional State Administration Oleksandr Kuts and Director General of the Communal Company “Voda Donbasu” Oleksandr Yevdokymov expressed their sincere gratitude to Japan for the assistance provided.
During the ceremony ©UNOPS Provided vehicles and equipment ©UNOPS
2. Visit to the UNDP project site in Luhansk region
On April 11, Ambassador Kurai visited an enterprise in Kreminna, Luhansk region, which was supported by Japan through UNDP as part of the recovery support for eastern Ukraine. The company is producing grain separating equipment and successfully exports it to around 50 countries, including Europe and Americas.
Moreover, in the suburbs of Sievierodonetsk, Ambassador Kurai observed a bridge which was restored with the financial support from Japan provided through UNDP.
2. Visit to the UNDP project site in Luhansk region
On April 11, Ambassador Kurai visited an enterprise in Kreminna, Luhansk region, which was supported by Japan through UNDP as part of the recovery support for eastern Ukraine. The company is producing grain separating equipment and successfully exports it to around 50 countries, including Europe and Americas.
Moreover, in the suburbs of Sievierodonetsk, Ambassador Kurai observed a bridge which was restored with the financial support from Japan provided through UNDP.
Visit to an enterprise in Kreminna ©UNDP Bridge restored with the financial support from Japan
3. Visit to the UNHCR project site
On April 11, Ambassador Kurai visited Kurdiumivka village in Luhansk region. The village is located close to the contact line and has been shelled many times since the beginning of the conflict in 2014. As a result, eleven people died, and many homes have been damaged. Japan provided assistance for the rehabilitation of these homes as well as necessary domestic items through UNHCR.
3. Visit to the UNHCR project site
On April 11, Ambassador Kurai visited Kurdiumivka village in Luhansk region. The village is located close to the contact line and has been shelled many times since the beginning of the conflict in 2014. As a result, eleven people died, and many homes have been damaged. Japan provided assistance for the rehabilitation of these homes as well as necessary domestic items through UNHCR.
Ambassador Kurai welcomed by locals ©UNHCR Visit to the home of locals ©UNHCR
Visit to the home of locals ©UNHCR
4. Meeting with the Head of Donetsk and Luhansk Regional Administrations
During the visit, Ambassador Kurai also held meetings with the Head of Donetsk Regional State Administration Oleksandr Kuts in Kramatorsk and Acting Head of Luhansk Regional State Administration Serhii Fil in Sievierodonetsk. The officials expressed their sincere gratitude for Japan's support to Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The sides also exchanged views on the current situation, problems and future prospects of the two regions.