Regarding the situation in Ukraine where tensions continue, the government held a ministerial meeting of the NSC = National Security Council, and Prime Minister Kishida received a report on the latest situation from the relevant ministries and agencies, and then protected the Japanese staying in the field and the countries concerned. I instructed him to take all possible measures such as diplomatic coordination with.
The government held a ministerial meeting of the NSC = National Security Council at the Prime Minister's Office for about 30 minutes from around 10 am, and was attended by Prime Minister Kishida, Foreign Minister Hayashi, and Defense Minister Kishida.
In this, Prime Minister Kishida will receive reports on the latest situation from the relevant ministries and agencies, share the current awareness, and make every possible effort to protect the Japanese staying in the area and to make diplomatic coordination with the relevant countries. I instructed the ministers.
After that, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno recognized at a press conference that "the government is paying close attention to the local situation with serious concern and is highly cautious. International tensions are increasing and the situation is unpredictable. I am. "
He added, "G7 = We will cooperate with the international community including the seven major countries and take appropriate measures. The government will continue to take the local situation into consideration and make the utmost efforts to ensure the safety of Japanese residents." ..
Furthermore, in connection with the evacuation of Japanese people, "Some airlines have already suspended operations, and there is a risk that the movement to suspend commercial flights will spread rapidly in the future, and all airlines will be operated in the near future. It may be suspended. Now that commercial flights are in operation, we recommend that you evacuate immediately. The government is considering various measures to respond appropriately to all situations. "