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Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Attendance of State Minister Fujii at the symposium organized by Sasakawa Peace Foundation and the commemorative dinner for the High-Level Expert Meeting on Japan and Africa Partnerships
On July 25, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. FUJII Hisayuki attended the Special International Symposium titled 'Forging a Sustainable Future through Africa-Japan Collaboration', organized by Sasakawa Peace Foundationand the commemorative dinner for High-Level Expert Meeting on Japan and Africa International Partnerships held at the Meiji Kinenkan and delivered a guest speech. The summary is as follows: In his address at the Special International Symposium, State Minister Fujii stated that Japan and Africa, both surrounded by oceans, are well-positioned to strengthen cooperation by sharing knowledge and experience to promote economic development through ocean conservation and sustainable use. He further emphasized that the opportunity for dialogue between Japanese and African leaders, as exemplified by this symposium, is highly welcome and will provide valuable input for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). State Minister Fujii engaged in discussions with former African heads of state and other prominent figures at the dinner celebrating the High-Level Expert Meeting on Japan and Africa Partnerships, hosted by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. (Reference) African participants in the High-Level Expert Meeting on Japan and Africa Partnerships H.E. Chief. Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Mr. Jorge Carlos Fonseca, Former President of the Republic of Cabo Verd H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Hassane Mayaki, Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger Dr. Geraldine Fraser-Moloketi, Former Minister of Public Service and Administration Dr. Donald Kaberuka, Former President of African Development Bank. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
Kyodo News
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Kyodo News
Building in North Korea's Yongbyon possibly to house new centrifuges
KYODO NEWS - 13 hours ago - 13:34 | World, All A building currently under construction at the Yongbyon nuclear complex in North Korea's northwest is possibly intended to accommodate an advanced type of centrifuge for uranium enrichment, according to a Japanese expert. Yuki Kobayashi, research fellow at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation in Tokyo who is well-versed in nuclear proliferation, recently told Kyodo News he cannot confirm whether the building is a uranium enrichment facility based on satellite images, but Pyongyang is in "desperate need" of such a building for its nuclear program. In September, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for the introduction of new centrifuges, which were in the final stage of development, to boost the country's production of nuclear weapons. International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said Monday in Vienna that the nuclear watchdog is monitoring the construction of the new structure, which he said has similar features to an existing uranium enrichment plant in Kangson near Pyongyang. Kobayashi said the new building, which would be the third uranium enrichment facility in North Korea along with existing ones in Yongbyon and Kangson, may only accommodate the updated type of centrifuge. The Center for Strategic and International Studies, a U.S. think tank, has released several satellite images of the suspected new uranium enrichment facility in Yongbyon. Its analysis showed the construction had started in mid-December. The building was externally completed by early June and internal construction continues, according to the think tank. Kim toured a nuclear material production base and the Nuclear Weapons Institute last September and January, the country's state-run media had said without reporting the location of the sites. In an unusual move, the official Korean Central News Agency published pictures in September and January showing arrays of centrifuges at one or more undeclared facilities visited by Kim. In September 2017, North Korea claimed it detonated a hydrogen bomb that can be mounted on an intercontinental ballistic missile, in its sixth and most powerful nuclear test. As a miniaturized hydrogen bomb needs both plutonium and highly enriched uranium for detonation, North Korea may be expanding its capacity for uranium enrichment. Related coverage: North Korea says damaged destroyer repaired, relaunched successfully U.S. expert posts satellite image of suspected North Korea nuke facility South Korea's military halts loudspeaker broadcasts against North Korea
The Mainichi
15-06-2025
- Politics
- The Mainichi
Building in N. Korea's Yongbyon possibly to house new centrifuges
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- A building currently under construction at the Yongbyon nuclear complex in North Korea's northwest is possibly intended to accommodate an advanced type of centrifuge for uranium enrichment, according to a Japanese expert. Yuki Kobayashi, research fellow at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation in Tokyo who is well-versed in nuclear proliferation, recently told Kyodo News he cannot confirm whether the building is a uranium enrichment facility based on satellite images, but Pyongyang is in "desperate need" of such a building for its nuclear program. In September, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for the introduction of new centrifuges, which were in the final stage of development, to boost the country's production of nuclear weapons. International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said Monday in Vienna that the nuclear watchdog is monitoring the construction of the new structure, which he said has similar features to an existing uranium enrichment plant in Kangson near Pyongyang. Kobayashi said the new building, which would be the third uranium enrichment facility in North Korea along with existing ones in Yongbyon and Kangson, may only accommodate the updated type of centrifuge. The Center for Strategic and International Studies, a U.S. think tank, has released several satellite images of the suspected new uranium enrichment facility in Yongbyon. Its analysis showed the construction had started in mid-December. The building was externally completed by early June and internal construction continues, according to the think tank. Kim toured a nuclear material production base and the Nuclear Weapons Institute last September and January, the country's state-run media had said without reporting the location of the sites. In an unusual move, the official Korean Central News Agency published pictures in September and January showing arrays of centrifuges at one or more undeclared facilities visited by Kim. In September 2017, North Korea claimed it detonated a hydrogen bomb that can be mounted on an intercontinental ballistic missile, in its sixth and most powerful nuclear test. As a miniaturized hydrogen bomb needs both plutonium and highly enriched uranium for detonation, North Korea may be expanding its capacity for uranium enrichment.
Kyodo News
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Kyodo News
Building in North Korea's Yongbyon possibly to house new centrifuges
KYODO NEWS - 13 minutes ago - 13:34 | World, All A building currently under construction at the Yongbyon nuclear complex in North Korea's northwest is possibly intended to accommodate an advanced type of centrifuge for uranium enrichment, according to a Japanese expert. Yuki Kobayashi, research fellow at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation in Tokyo who is well-versed in nuclear proliferation, recently told Kyodo News he cannot confirm whether the building is a uranium enrichment facility based on satellite images, but Pyongyang is in "desperate need" of such a building for its nuclear program. In September, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for the introduction of new centrifuges, which were in the final stage of development, to boost the country's production of nuclear weapons. International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said Monday in Vienna that the nuclear watchdog is monitoring the construction of the new structure, which he said has similar features to an existing uranium enrichment plant in Kangson near Pyongyang. Kobayashi said the new building, which would be the third uranium enrichment facility in North Korea along with existing ones in Yongbyon and Kangson, may only accommodate the updated type of centrifuge. The Center for Strategic and International Studies, a U.S. think tank, has released several satellite images of the suspected new uranium enrichment facility in Yongbyon. Its analysis showed the construction had started in mid-December. The building was externally completed by early June and internal construction continues, according to the think tank. Kim toured a nuclear material production base and the Nuclear Weapons Institute last September and January, the country's state-run media had said without reporting the location of the sites. In an unusual move, the official Korean Central News Agency published pictures in September and January showing arrays of centrifuges at one or more undeclared facilities visited by Kim. In September 2017, North Korea claimed it detonated a hydrogen bomb that can be mounted on an intercontinental ballistic missile, in its sixth and most powerful nuclear test. As a miniaturized hydrogen bomb needs both plutonium and highly enriched uranium for detonation, North Korea may be expanding its capacity for uranium enrichment. Related coverage: North Korea says damaged destroyer repaired, relaunched successfully U.S. expert posts satellite image of suspected North Korea nuke facility South Korea's military halts loudspeaker broadcasts against North Korea
NHK
11-06-2025
- Politics
- NHK
Retired Japan, US officers join simulation in Taiwan on possible attack by China
Former Japanese Self-Defense Forces and US military officers have taken part in a simulation to respond to possible attack by China on Taiwan. Private-sector groups in Taiwan organized the event in Taipei on Tuesday and Wednesday. It was attended by former officers from Taiwan and 17 retired officers from Japan and the US. They included retired General Iwasaki Shigeru, former chief of staff of the SDF Joint Staff, and retired Admiral Michael Mullen, former chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. The simulation -- assuming that China were to launch an armed attack on Taiwan in 2030 -- was held behind closed doors. The participants discussed possible moves by China and responses by Taiwan, the US and Japan. At a news conference on Wednesday they said it is important to boost Taiwan's defense capabilities, including employing "asymmetric" defense using cheap, mobile weapons. They also recommended strengthening deterrence against China through cooperation among countries in the Indo-Pacific region. Takei Tomohisa, a senior fellow at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and a retired admiral in the Maritime Self-Defense Force, said the most important thing for Japan to do is improve its defense capabilities and deterrent power while maintaining lines of communication with Taiwan.
