Nuke ban treaty talks begin, Japan not taking part

Nuke ban treaty talks begin, Japan not taking part

Japan's disarmament ambassador Nobushige Takamizawa speaks at U.N. headquarters in New York on March 27, 2017. "Regrettably, given the present circumstances, we must say that it would be difficult for Japan to participate in this conference in a constructive manner and in good faith," Takamizawa said, announcing Tokyo's decision to abstain from negotiations on a treaty outlawing nuclear weapons. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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