The government has decided to provide a total of 12.8 billion yen in free funds to countries that opposed the UN resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to an investigation by the Ministry of Finance.
According to a survey by the Ministry of Finance, 19 countries that opposed the UN's condemnation resolution against Russia's continued aggression against Ukraine have decided to provide free funding that does not require repayment out of this year's ODA = Official Development Assistance. It means that it was done.
Laos is 2.9 billion yen, Vietnam is 1.7 billion yen, Iran is 1.6 billion yen, etc., and the total amount is 12.8 billion yen.
The Ministry of Finance has pointed out to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has jurisdiction over ODA, that it is necessary to play an important role in the peace and stability of the international community while promoting the strategic use of ODA, which will lead to an increase in the country's presence. , is asking for a review.
In response to this, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, ``The scope of the grants includes assistance via international organizations and assistance to local NGOs. We judge the appropriateness on a case-by-case basis, and do not immediately consider it inappropriate."
As the financial situation of each country deteriorates due to the impact of the new coronavirus, some countries are moving to review their ODA budgets, and it is likely that the government's approach to foreign aid, including from the perspective of human rights, will be questioned even more.