Georgia continues assistance to over 28,000 Ukrainians affected by war - PM

Georgia’s contribution to international support for Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion of the country is valued at $7 million, with the country continuing to provide assistance to more than 28,000 Ukrainians affected by the war and currently located in Georgia, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said on Thursday at the International Donors’ Conference for Ukraine in Poland.

More than 5,000 tons of humanitarian cargo have been sent to Ukraine by air and land. My Government has been supportive to the displaced people from Ukraine through provision of accommodation, essential items, clothing, food, vital medical services, access to schools and kindergartens free of charge,” the Georgian PM said.

Garibashvili also highlighted his Government would continue to support the Ukrainian people with an additional $7 million by the end of 2022, and mentioned Georgian non-governmental organisations and individual citizens were also offering accommodation, food, clothing and other assistance to Ukrainians in Georgia.

The Government head also cited Ukraine’s National Post on the statistics that showed Georgia being the first among 191 countries in supplying humanitarian aid to Ukraine via mail. 

Photo: Government's Administration.

Garibashvili also underlined the unity of the international community in providing support to Ukraine was “a matter of urgency and necessity,” and wished Ukrainian people “peace and prosperity”.

The International Donors’ Conference for Ukraine is co-hosted by the prime ministers of Poland and Sweden in partnership with the Presidents of the Council of Europe and the European Commission.

The head of the Georgian Government will also participate in a charity session planned within the framework of the conference.