Prime Minister Kishida has expressed concern at the Liberal Democratic Party's board of directors over the ongoing tensions in Ukraine, and is coordinating with the United States and other countries regarding sanctions if Russia invades. I made it clear.
In this, Prime Minister Kishida said about the situation in Ukraine where tensions continue, "It is an unpredictable situation and I have serious concerns. I raised the danger information of Ukraine and advised Japanese residents to evacuate." I did.
After that, he said, "We are making diplomatic efforts and coordinating with the United States and major European countries about the specific content of sanctions against Russia," he said. , America, etc. have been coordinated with the content.
In addition, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to cooperate as much as possible, such as accommodating Japan's domestic supply and demand for Europe, where the supply and demand of natural gas is tight.
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi said at a press conference after the board of directors, "A unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force must not be made anywhere on the planet, and Ukraine's unity and sovereignty are protected. We have to do it. We want to respond properly in cooperation with G7 and others. "
Preparing to open a temporary liaison office in western Ukraine
At a press conference in the afternoon, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "We will reduce the functions of the embassy and maintain limited functions, including consular duties," in connection with the evacuation of local Japanese embassy staff except for a few. At the same time, we are preparing to open a temporary liaison office in Lviv, western Ukraine, and this liaison office will also handle certain Japanese protection operations. "
In addition, regarding efforts to protect Japanese people, "The embassy staff have been encouraging all Japanese residents to leave the country by telephone several times. In addition, an overseas emergency deployment team has been dispatched for about three weeks to leave the country. We have been working, supporting, and supporting the accumulation of stockpiles. "