An international conference was held in Germany on the 25th to discuss the reconstruction of Ukraine, where Russia's military aggression continues, and confirmed the policy of Japan and Western countries to support long-term reconstruction.
The meeting will be held in Berlin by Germany, the chair of the G7 = seven major countries, to discuss the plans presented at the Ukraine Reconstruction Assistance Conference in July with experts from international organizations, and Japan will also participate. did.
At the meeting, President Zelensky, who participated online, strongly criticized that ``Russia is destroying everything to make it difficult for us to spend the winter,'' and appealed for prompt assistance.
At a meeting in July, the Ukrainian side indicated that 750 billion dollars, or more than 110 trillion yen in Japanese yen, would be needed for reconstruction, and German Chancellor Scholz proposed the "Marshall Plan", a reconstruction plan for Europe after World War II. I called on each country to cooperate, saying that it would be a comparable large-scale project.
At the press conference, Prime Minister Scholz said, "The international community has sent a message that it will stand with Ukraine and will continue to do so," emphasizing that he confirmed the long-term support policy.
However, he pointed out that it would be a "legally difficult issue" regarding the idea of using Russia-related assets that have been frozen in various countries, which Ukraine is seeking, to fund the reconstruction, and securing a huge amount of funds continues to be an issue. .
In addition, a video message from Prime Minister Kishida was shown at the end of the meeting, emphasizing that "As the G7 presidency next year, I will lead discussions on the reconstruction of Ukraine," while also providing winter clothing to Ukraine and sharing the experience of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Based on this, he explained the policy to further promote support such as sharing of technologies for reusing rubble.
Prime Minister Kishida to help Ukraine with heating before winter
With Russia's military invasion continuing, an international conference was held in Berlin in the early hours of the 26th Japan time to discuss reconstruction assistance for Ukraine, and Prime Minister Kishida delivered a video message.
In this, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Russia's missile attacks and threats of nuclear weapons cannot be accepted and are strongly condemned. It is important for the international community to unite and strongly promote sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine." rice field.
On top of that, in addition to existing efforts such as protecting evacuees, we are providing heating facilities and cold weather gear before the harsh winter, and sharing technology for recycling rubble based on the experience of the Great East Japan Earthquake. He expressed his intention to do more proactively.
He also emphasized that "Japan will assume the chair of the G7 next year. We will actively lead discussions in the international community toward the restoration of peace and reconstruction of Ukraine as soon as possible."