Xenia Naka. The situation in Ukraine will be discussed at the conference, Japan and the European Union among other regional issues, such As the situation in East Asia and the middle East, said the official representative of the MFA of Japan. "About a particular cooperation (against Ukraine) it most likely will not go. We hope that the leaders will discuss regional situation at dinner. We As employees of the foreign Ministry, As the bureaucrats hope that leaders will be able to openly share their vision of the regional situation, not only for Ukraine but also for East Asia and the Middle East. I don't think we will focus On specific action or cooperation on regional issues, but it is always important for leaders at this level to exchange views and analysis on the regional situation ", - said the diplomat. The main issue on the agenda will be the discussion of the plans for conclusion of an agreement on economic partnership (Economic Partnership Agreement, EPA), which will provide for the reduction or elimination of customs duties. As stated by the Commissioner of the foreign Ministry, Japan is interested in expediting the negotiation process " in order to come to an agreement before the end of the current year. in addition, the agenda will be discussed regional and global aspects of cooperation in ensuring peace and stability, including safety at sea, in space and cyberspace, the problems of cooperation in the field of climate change, as well as the area of scientific-technical and humanitarian exchanges. "We are very pleased, because it is not only the first meeting of European leaders with Prime Minister (Shinzo) Abe, but generally 1st summit strategic partner of the EU since the entry in position (the head of the European Council) Donald Tusk and (European Commission) Jean-Claude Juncker," said the diplomat. The annual summit of Japan and the EU will be held in Tokyo in the 23rd time in the last working day of the week. Japan is one of 10 strategic partners of the European Union, which include the USA, Canada, Russia, China, South Korea, India, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa.