Participation in the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty Review Conference is said to affect international standing, and an ICAN representative spoke at the National Diet. The significance of the review conference, which begins at the end of next month, and assistance for victims were among the issues discussed.
Florian Ebrenkamp (フロリアン・エブレンカンプ) of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) spoke at the National Diet on issues including assistance for victims of nuclear weapons under the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The speech focused on the treaty's review conference and explained ICAN's position as an organization that contributed to the treaty's establishment.
The speech indicated that the review conference is expected to begin at the end of next month, and raised specific issues including support for atomic bomb survivors and relief for victims of nuclear weapons as focal points for the conference. Ebrenkamp reportedly emphasized the significance of participation to members of the National Diet, taking into account Japan's position and the impact on the international community's assessment.
The speech was described as intended to stimulate discussion on the future implementation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and the development of practical support systems. Attention is focusing on preparations for the review conference scheduled for the end of next month. Relevant parties indicated that they would monitor the government's response and the impact on international standing while closely watching developments in Japan and abroad.