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UNHCR / MOLDOVA REFUGEES
STORY: UNHCR / MOLDOVA REFUGEES
TRT: 03:21
SOURCE: UNHCR
RESTRICTIONS: PLEASE CREDIT UNHCR ON SCREEN
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 18 - 19 JANUARY 2023, CHISNIAU, MOLDOVA
1. Med shot, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu greets the High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi
2. Wide shot, official discussions held at table
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR):
"To remind the world that this is a tragedy that continues for millions of people, and uh it is a situation that..."
4. Med shot, Maia Sandu straight to cam over Filippo Grandi's shoulder.
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR):
"Thank you very so much for the exception cooperation that we have enjoyed with your government".
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Maia Sandu, President, Republic of Moldova:
"Thank you, and it is a pleasure to have you back in Moldova."
7. Various shots, Filippo Grandi stands speaking to local representatives
8. Med shot, Filippo Grandi is shown around refugee accommodation
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR):
"So the main reason for you to be here is the availability of healthcare for your wife? And you are still here."
10. Various shots, refugees in accommodation room
11. Wide shot, Filippo Grandi outside cash assistance center
12. Med shot, Filippo Grandi enters cash assistance center
13. Various shots, cash assistance center
14. SOUNDBITE (English) Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR):
"In this small country, one of the smallest and the poorest countries in Europe. There is no animosity against the refugees. Ukrainian refugees. There are 120,000 are still, welcome are still in good relation with local communities. And there is an understanding, because of the proximity of their plight, of the suffering they have to go through in Ukraine and their need that they have to be, to be to receive protection."
UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, commended the Republic of Moldova's commitment to safeguarding refugees and urged increased support for both refugees and the communities hosting them.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, commended the commitment of the government of the Republic of Moldova and its people in protecting and assisting refugees from Ukraine seeking safety in the country. This acknowledgment took place during a meeting with the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees conducted his third official visit to Moldova on the 18th and 19th of January.
The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, expressed her gratitude for the support provided by UNHCR in managing the humanitarian crisis following the onset of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
The President mentioned that despite limited resources, the Republic of Moldova has firmly demonstrated solidarity with Ukrainian citizens seeking refuge in the country. As the war in the neighboring country persists, the head of state reiterated the commitment to providing temporary protection for refugees in accordance with European standards.
The Republic of Moldova, both its people and government, have played a crucial role in providing a secure environment for those displaced by the war. Beyond warmly welcoming refugees, Moldova has taken significant legislative measures, granting temporary protection to Ukrainians and with-it ensuring access to services in the country.
Earlier this week UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, asked for continued international support for the Ukraine Situation Refugee Response Plan (RRP) to enable providing much-needed assistance for Refugees from Ukraine seeking safety in neighbouring countries including the Republic of Moldova.
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