In an interview with NHK, the ambassador to Japan in neighboring Moldova, which continues to accept evacuees from Ukraine in a difficult economic situation, said, "A donation of 1 dollar or 1 yen will help the Ukrainian people and help children's light. It will be, "he said, calling for support from Japan.
According to the Embassy of Moldova, more than 330,000 evacuees have entered the country since the beginning of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine in Moldova, which is adjacent to the southwestern part of Ukraine, and about 104,000 people are still in Moldova. It means that they continue to live in evacuation in Japan.
Under these circumstances, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Dmitr Sokoran said in an interview with NHK on the 15th, "Unexpected acceptance of evacuees has begun in the midst of severe economic conditions, and domestic finances have been greatly affected." , Pointed out the heavy financial burden of accepting evacuees.
Moldova is said to be "one of the poorest countries in Europe," but Ambassador Sokolan said, "Economic circumstances are not a reason for not accepting evacuees. The support Moldova has received from many countries so far. This time, I think it is our turn to accept and support evacuees from Ukraine, "he emphasized his willingness to continue accepting.
On the other hand, he said that if acceptance continues in the future, there is a risk of financial deterioration. It will lead to support and become a light for children, "he said, calling for support from Japan.