Japan's Fm To Head For Poland To Arrange Transfer Of Ukraine Evacuees
Japan's Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa will leave for Poland on Friday night to make arrangements for accepting evacuees from Ukraine.
The Japanese government is considering using a government plane to transport those who wish to stay in Japan.
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio initially chose Justice Minister Furukawa Yoshihisa as his special envoy to Poland, which has the largest number of Ukrainians who have fled their country amid the Russian invasion.
But Hayashi will be sent instead as Furukawa was found to be a possible close contact of a person infected with the coronavirus.
Hayashi will stay in Poland until early next week. He is scheduled to visit a facility hosting Ukrainian evacuees and hear from NGO workers who are helping them.
Hayashi is also expected to hold talks with senior Polish government officials to get an accurate picture of what the evacuees need.
The Japanese government is also working to secure accommodations for those who choose to stay in Japan and will help to cover their living expenses.