7 Apr 2016 11:54

Poroshenko invites Japanese emperor to visit Ukraine

KYIV. April 7 (Interfax) - Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and his wife Maryna Poroshenko met with Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during the Ukrainian president's official visit to Japan, the Ukrainian presidential press service reported on Thursday morning.

"The president of Ukraine invited Emperor Akihito to pay an official visit to Ukraine at any time convenient to him," it said.

Poroshenko thanked Japan for its political support for and solidarity with Ukraine and also for "major financial assistance for carrying out important reforms."