Sweden supports Moldova’s refugee reception from Ukraine
SWEDEN, March 4 – After consultation with the Ministry of Justice, the Agency for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning has decided to assist Moldova by providing tents, lighting and air conditioning systems as well as two large-scale electricity generators to support Ukrainian refugees arriving in the country.
In response to a request from the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, the Agency for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning has decided to assist Moldova in their efforts to help Ukrainians escape the Russian invasion.
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing enormous human suffering. We will therefore do everything we can to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. The government has already sent emergency services, fire equipment, medical equipment and equipment and we will further increase our support,” said Justice. and Minister of the Interior Morgan Johansson.
Sweden will provide Moldova with ten large tents for emergency protection, lighting and air conditioning systems, two large-scale electricity generators and personnel from the Swedish Agency for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning to set up the camps. Operational planning is now underway and the equipment is packed for delivery. This support to Moldova amounts to approximately SEK 5 million.