Will the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons meet the conditions for entry into force on the 23rd? Ratification will reach 50 countries October 21st, 21:58
Members of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, ICAN, an international NGO that has promoted the "Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty" that bans the development and possession of nuclear weapons, held a press conference, and as early as the 23rd, 50 countries have ratified it. , Showed the prospect that the treaty may meet the conditions for entry into force.
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted by the United Nations three years ago, is to come into effect after 50 countries have "ratified" to complete domestic procedures to recognize the treaty, and 47 countries have ratified it now. It has become.
Regarding the future outlook, ICAN's International Steering Committee member Akira Kawasaki held an online press conference on the 21st.
Among them, Mr. Kawasaki is planning to hold an event on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in New York on the 23rd (the night of the 23rd of Japan time), and it is expected that it may reach 50 countries at that timing. Was shown.
In that case, the treaty is expected to come into effect in January next year, 90 days after reaching 50 countries, and Mr. Kawasaki said, "Even if a treaty is made, nuclear weapons cannot be reduced to zero immediately, but to countries including nuclear-weapon states. It will put pressure on us and we can expect changes in behavior. "
The Government of Japan has indicated that it will not participate in the treaty, but Mr. Kawasaki said, "Once the treaty is completed, it will be a big point to change the attitude of countries under the nuclear umbrella, including Japan, so citizens. I want to strengthen the efforts of society to the government. "