At the so-called "Davos Conference," where leaders of the world's political and business world gather, high-ranking officials of the Ukrainian government visited the site and appealed to the international community for further support for the restoration of infrastructure facilities destroyed by the Russian military.
On the 17th, many sessions were held on the theme of the situation in Ukraine at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, commonly known as the "Davos Conference," held in Davos, eastern Switzerland.
In it, President Zelensky's wife, Olena, said, "How can we deal with climate change when we can't even stop Ukraine from being burned? If Russia loses, the crisis will be far-reaching." He called on the international community to unite to stop the Russian aggression.
In another session, Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Sviridenko took the podium and said, "Even during the war, investment for restoration is necessary for the return of citizens who have fled the country." He appealed that further support from each country is necessary for the restoration of infrastructure facilities that have been damaged.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Sviridenko responded to an interview with NHK on the ground, saying, "In the future, we plan to hold meetings with Japanese companies, and we are looking for a mechanism that will allow us to invest in Ukraine while ensuring security even during wartime. Japan is also taking the lead. I am looking forward to a great role," he said.
Establishment of a facility to convey the current situation in Ukraine
A facility named "Ukraine House" has been set up near the venue of the "Davos Conference" to convey the current situation of Ukraine where Russia's invasion continues.
The facility was built with the support of private companies in Ukraine and abroad.
A large monitor with a height of more than 2 meters is installed inside, and the state of the house destroyed by the military invasion and the image of children walking in the city ▽ occupied by the Russian side are displayed.
On the 17th, a panel discussion was held with the participation of soldiers belonging to the Ukrainian army and the paramilitary organization "Azov Battalion", and many people visited to learn about the reality of the harsh battle.
"I would like to tell the participants of the conference that many people are still on the front lines of the fighting and that it is important to continue to support Ukraine," said the woman who is in charge of the facility. I was talking to