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On October 24, 2020 (Eastern Time), the number of countries / regions that ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which completely bans the manufacture, possession and use of nuclear weapons, reached the 50 required for entry into vigor. It will go into effect on January 22, 2009, 90 days later.
The new ratification of Central America Honduras has decided to enter into force. It is characterized by the fact that many small and island countries have ratified it, and Japan, South Korea and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which benefit from the “nuclear umbrella”, have not ratified it. Executives from the PLD, the Komei Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party, the National Democratic Party, the Japan Restoration Society and the Communist Party will appear on the broadcast of the “Sunday Debate” (NHK) on the morning of October 25. While non-private citizens have welcomed the entry into force and are asking for approval, Tetsuro Fukuyama, Secretary General of the Constitution, said: “I think it is a very difficult situation to decide how to balance the nuclear umbrella.” He said that there are obstacles to ratification and to overcome them, discussions that transcend the borders of the ruling and opposition parties are necessary.
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At the high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly held in conjunction with the “International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons” on September 26, several countries announced their ratification of the treaty (UN Photo / Rick Bajornas).
Mr. Shibayama, a Liberal Democratic Party, “I think it is very unrealistic, especially for countries with nuclear weapons.”
Liberal Party Deputy Secretary General Masahiko Shibayama did not “welcome” the entry into force among the six people who appeared
“Of course, Japan shares that idea, but in terms of ensuring effectiveness and timing, it seems to be very unrealistic, especially for nuclear-armed countries, so we have denied approval. This time, I think we should respond. taking these discussions firmly into account so far in light of the new situation that actually came into effect. “
And so.
The two parties, the people and the communist party, said Japan should also ratify without making assumptions.
“Of course, although we rely on the Japan-United States Security Treaty, we should participate in the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on the premise that it is a principle of multilateral international cooperation that is not a bipolar conflict between the United States and China. “. Deputy chief)
“Now, the international community is divided into two parts, either to abolish nuclear weapons or to stick with them. The great trend of abolishing nuclear weapons has started to take a step forward, and I think Japan’s position is being questioned. I would like to request that the Japanese government sign and ratify the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty as soon as possible as the only country exposed to war. ”(Communist, Akira Koike, Secretary General)
And so.
Komei, the reservation for approval is “there are unavoidable aspects in the current situation,” but “still actively involved”
The Restoration, Komei and the Constitution must attend the Conference of the Parties as observers. Nobuyuki Baba, Secretary General of the Restoration, recalls that Japan advocates a “bridge” between possessor and non-owner countries.
“I think the role of Japan, a country that has been bombed, is very important. It means that we can attend the next Conference of the Parties, so I hope that Japan will attend this conference and play its own role. I want to.
Said Keiichi Ishii, general secretary of the Komei Party
“In the current situation, in which the Japanese government has withheld ratification, I think it is inevitable in the current situation, but I would like them to participate actively.”
In addition to participating as an observer, he requested that the Conference of the Parties be invited to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
“Discussion between the ruling and opposition parties on what conditions can be met for participation and approval”
Mr. Fukuyama, the constitutional person, mentioned the discussion on deterrence when requesting the participation of observers. On the fact that it has been decided that the treaty will enter into force
“I am very happy and welcome. I would like to pay tribute to the efforts of NGOs in each country and ratified countries, including ICAN (International Campaign for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons). I think Japan should participate in the Conference of the Parties. as an observer. The Japanese government has not yet said yes to the observers present. “
On the other hand, regarding approval
On the other hand, regarding Japan’s approval, considering the current security situation in Asia and the situation in North Korea, I think it is a very difficult situation to decide how to make it compatible with the nuclear umbrella. That is why I am an observer. I think it is also important to discuss, beyond the ruling and opposition parties, what conditions can be met to participate and participate and ratify this situation in the Diet ”.
The Constitution also commented on the approval of Yukio Edano.
“The effectiveness of the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons has been pointed out, such as the non-participation of the states with nuclear weapons, but the government understood that the movement to abolish nuclear weapons has entered a new stage, and Japan is as soon as possible . We should actively work to ratify it. “
And so.
The participation of the observers “is not in a position to specifically establish the possibilities”
The government has not changed position. Secretary of State Katsunobu Kato at a press conference on the morning of October 26
“I have said that Japan shares the goal of abolishing nuclear weapons, but is this treaty widespread enough not only among nuclear weapon states but also among non-nuclear weapon states? Is there a (problem)
“Since the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is different from our approach, we have shown the idea of not signing, and that idea has not changed.”
He repeated the conventional opinion and expressed a negative opinion on the participation of observers.
“I am aware that the ideal form and content of the meeting of the parties to the treaty has not been clarified. In such circumstances, we are not in a position to specifically indicate the possibility of participation by observers. At the same time, the response of the Japan to this treaty I think we should be careful in light of our position. “
(J-CAST News Editorial Department, Hiroshi Kudo)
