Prime Minister Kishida held talks with the heads of the secretariats of international organizations preparing for the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), and conveyed his intention to send a strong message for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the G7 Hiroshima Summit. We agreed to work closely together.
At the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Kishida held a meeting for about 15 minutes with Secretary-General Floyd, an international organization that is preparing for the entry into force of the CTBT (Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty).
Regarding the G7 (7 major countries) summit in Hiroshima, which will be held in May, he said, "I would like to send a strong message that the G7 will promote realistic and practical efforts toward a world free of nuclear weapons." rice field.
In addition, given the possibility that North Korea, which has repeatedly launched ballistic missiles at an unprecedented frequency, may take further provocative actions such as nuclear tests, Japan will closely cooperate with North Korea in responding to it, and will conduct international monitoring of its nuclear tests. He conveyed Japan's intention to actively work toward strengthening the system and early entry into force of the treaty.
In response, Director-General Floyd expressed his appreciation for Japan's efforts and support so far, and the two leaders agreed to work even more closely together in the future.