An agreement between Ukraine and Japan on mutual protection and promotion of investment has taken effect, Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine Shigeki Sumi said. "The agreement on promotion and protection of investment between Ukraine and Japan comes into effect on November 27," he said at a press conference in Kiev. According to the ambassador, talks between Ukraine and Japan began in 2011, and in February 2015 the agreement was signed by Economic Development and Trade Minister Aivaras Abromavicius.