Germany’s Scholz praises Japan’s Ukraine aid
30 April 2022 |
4:11 pm
On a visit to Japan, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lauded Tokyo's support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's attack. He also stressed close German-Japanese ties.
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