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Courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII by Mr. Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
May 15, 2026
On May 15, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan received a courtesy call from Mr. Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
- State Minister HORII welcomed High Commissioner Türk to Japan and expressed his respect for the work by the OHCHR to promote and protect human rights around the world. He also noted the importance of the immediate resolution of the abductions issue.
- High Commissioner Türk expressed his gratitude for Japan’s support to the OHCHR and expressed his intention to continue working with Japan to improve the human rights situation in the world.
- The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to working together to further protect and promote human rights.
(Reference) Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) was established in 1993. As the principal human rights entity of the United Nations, it works to promote universal enjoyment of all human rights and to promote international cooperation in human rights, among other mandates.