The National Governors' Association will hold a meeting on the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine, and the local government and the national government will work together for detailed support such as employment and language education as well as living, saying that the evacuation life may be prolonged. I confirmed that I would go.
The National Governors' Association's Liaison and Coordination Meeting, which coordinates the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine, held its first online meeting, and Governor Hirai of Tottori Prefecture, who is the chairman, said, "There is a possibility that the number of refugees will increase. I would like to cooperate and create a system that allows people to lead a stable life. "
In addition, Governor Fukuda of Tochigi Prefecture requested that "in addition to living expenses and medical expenses, support such as employment and education is necessary, and I want the country to show a medium- to long-term policy," and Governor Iizumi of Tokushima Prefecture. "There are few people who speak Ukrainian, and I would like to ask for the government's support for lending a translator and Japanese language education."
Mr. Sasaki, Secretary of the Immigration Bureau of Japan, who attended the meeting, said, "I would like to work closely together to ensure that the necessary support is provided," and confirmed that the local government and the national government will work together for detailed support. bottom.