For further humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues, the government will provide a new financial cooperation of about 200 million yen to transport relief supplies such as medicines and medical devices that are in high demand locally. became.
According to estimates by the IOM = International Organization for Migration, in Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues, more than 8 million people are forced to live in evacuation in the country, and medical supplies are also in short supply due to the cost of transportation. It means that you are doing it.
For this reason, the government has decided to provide a new financial cooperation of approximately 1.7 million dollars and 200 million yen in Japanese yen for the cost of transporting relief supplies such as medicines and medical equipment, which are in high demand locally.
The transportation of relief supplies to Ukraine will be carried out by UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services), which works to support conflict areas and developing countries.
At a press conference, Foreign Minister Hayashi said, "The situation of refugees is still serious and the need for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine is increasing. We will continue to cooperate with the international community to provide assistance that is close to the people of Ukraine. ".