Japan contributes $20 million to move toward a world without nuclear weapons

On September 19, speaking at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York (USA), Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged that his country will contribute 3 billion yen (equivalent to about 20 million USD) to efforts to achieve the goal of a world without nuclear weapons.

In his speech, Prime Minister Kishida said Japan will provide financial support to global research organizations to build a network of like-minded countries working toward nuclear disarmament.

According to Mr. Kishida, a multifaceted approach is necessary to promote the global trend of nuclear disarmament. In addition, the Japanese leader reaffirmed his willingness to hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un without preconditions. In addition, Prime Minister Kishida stressed the importance of building a world of cooperation rather than division and conflict.

Referring to global issues, the Japanese Prime Minister said that countries need to work together to solve these issues, in order to achieve sustainable economic growth and development.

Prime Minister Kishida said Japan will implement measures to address income disparity and promote gender equality for the advancement of women in the family and society.

Regarding United Nations policy, Prime Minister Kishida reaffirmed that Japan will continue to participate in efforts to reform the United Nations Security Council. Japan has long expressed its desire to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council after reform.

In June 2022, Japan was elected as a non-permanent member of the 15-member body. This is Japan's 12th term, lasting two years, starting in January 2023.

As the rotating chair of the Group of Seven (G7), Japan hosted the G7 Summit last May in Hiroshima, western Japan.

At the end of the three-day conference, Prime Minister Kishida announced that G7 leaders had agreed to work towards a world without nuclear weapons.