As the international order is shaken by Russia's military invasion, the government plans to expand ODA = Official Development Assistance, saying that it is necessary to enhance Japan's diplomatic power for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Regarding Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the government has not only strengthened its defense capabilities but also with countries that share universal values such as freedom and democracy to prevent a similar situation in the Indo-Pacific region. It is said that it is necessary to increase diplomatic power for unity.
To that end, it is essential to clearly show both inside and outside Japan that Japan will contribute even more to overcoming the challenges faced by the countries concerned, and it is our policy to expand ODA = Official Development Assistance.
The budget scale of Japan's ODA is about 560 billion yen in the initial budget of this year, which is about half of the peak in 1997, so the government will continue to increase the amount while checking the future financial situation. I want to plan.
Also, in the field of ODA support, it should be reviewed so that it can strategically respond to new global issues such as infectious diseases such as new corona, sustainable development goals = "SDGs", and climate change. We are also considering revising the "Outline" that stipulates the ODA philosophy and guidelines.