Ukraine is among the thirty countries in the world with the oldest population, and almost 22% of Ukrainians are people aged 65 and older, according to Minister of Social Policy, Family, and Unity Denys Ulyutin.
“Ukraine is among the thirty countries in the world with the oldest populations. Almost 22% of Ukrainians are people aged 65 and older. That is why the Ministry of Social Policy is developing its flagship program, ”Active Longevity,” which focuses on helping older people remain active, healthy, and integrated into community life. We highly value Japan’s experience in this area and are sincerely interested in a strategic partnership,” the press service quoted Ulyutin as saying following a meeting with Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome.
It is noted that the Ukrainian side proposed that Japan become a strategic partner in the flagship area of “Active Longevity,” specifically in the development of barrier-free infrastructure, support in providing assistive rehabilitation devices, the creation of inclusive routes, and the active integration of older people into public life.
In addition, the parties focused on the topic of housing programs for internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Among other things, the Ministry of Social Policy is interested in deepening cooperation with Japan in the field of modern rehabilitation technologies and training specialists.
“The ministry proposed developing academic exchange programs to improve the qualifications of Ukrainian rehabilitation specialists and prosthetists. The parties also discussed the possibility of investing in the development of rehabilitation facilities under the ministry’s jurisdiction,” the statement said.
