Japan's Efforts on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ms. ERI Arfiya by Dr. Robin GEISS, Director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
On May 20, from 12:15 p.m. for approximately [15] minutes, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from Dr. Robin Geiss, Director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), who is currently visiting Japan.
- Vice-Minister Eri welcomed Dr. Geiss’s visit to Japan and expressed expectations for strengthened cooperation between the UNIDIR and the Government of Japan and research institutions in Japan. In response, Dr. Geiss expressed his appreciation to Japan and intention to continue and further strengthen the partnership with Japan.
- Vice-Minister Eri also exchanged views with Dr. Geiss on a wide range of disarmament and security-related issues as well as UN reform and expressed expectations for further intellectual contributions by the UNIDIR in the field of disarmament.
(Reference)United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and international security issues. It was established pursuant to UN General Assembly Resolution 39/148H adopted in 1984. The institute aims to support all countries in obtaining necessary information for disarmament efforts by providing diverse data in the fields of disarmament and non-proliferation. It also conducts research and activities that offer insights into new disarmament negotiations and initiatives. The UNIDIR is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.