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Asian View

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Key words : north korea arm
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220603_01/

Nearly 50 countries criticized North Korea for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs as it helmed a session of the UN-backed Conference on Disarmament.

North Korea took over the rotating presidency of the 65-member Conference on Disarmament for the first time in 11 years last week.

Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely delivered a statement on behalf of 48 countries and the European Union during a session at the UN's European headquarters in Geneva on Thursday.

She said the parties to the statement, including the Group of Seven nations, "remain gravely concerned" about North Korea's "reckless actions, which continue to seriously undermine the very value" of the body.

Japanese representative Umetsu Shigeru said North Korea is further aggravating its already dire humanitarian situation by diverting resources to the development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles.

North Korea's Ambassador Han Tae Song said though he should refrain from expressing his view as president of the conference, he could not remain silent as the statement targeted not only him but his country. He added no country has the right to criticize or interfere in another's national policy.

Nations, such as China and Russia, expressed support for North Korea's presidency. No substantive discussions took place.

Han told NHK after the session he was not surprised by the statement as it represented a claim repeated at international gatherings by Western countries, which have different ideas and systems from those of North Korea.

Key words : pakistan sent humanitarian aid
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220603_03/

The government of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine, demonstrating a break with the pro-Russia stance shown by his predecessor.

Roughly 7.5 tons of relief goods, including blankets and medicine, were loaded onto a transport aircraft at an airbase in Rawalpindi near the capital Islamabad on Thursday. The plane is scheduled to arrive in Poland, Ukraine's neighbor, on Friday.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Pakistan Markian Chuchuk expressed his gratitude to the country for "standing with Ukraine." He said Ukraine considers the assistance a manifestation of goodwill, partnership and sympathy toward the Ukrainian people.

Pakistan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar said the country supports all efforts to provide humanitarian relief to civilians in affected areas.

Sharif launched his government in April. His policy of supporting Ukraine is in stark contrast to the pro-Russia posture of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Khan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on February 24, the same day Russia launched the invasion.

Pakistan also abstained from a vote on a draft resolution condemning Russia at an emergency session of the UN General Assembly in March.

Key words : bangkok city hall
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220602_34/

The Thai capital of Bangkok has a new governor after Chadchart Sittipunt took office following his landslide victory last month.

Chadchart was a government minister until the military coup eight years ago. The previous governor had been appointed by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, formerly the head of the country's military.

The 56-year-old previously served in the administration of Yingluck Shinawatra. He won a record high of more than 1.3 million votes, or over 50 percent of the ballots cast.

On Wednesday, he addressed his new colleagues at Bangkok City Hall, saying he looks forward to working with everyone.

Chadchart also promised to make good on his campaign pledges to tackle some of Bangkok's recurring issues, including its notorious traffic problems and major flooding.

His landslide victory suggests the opposition is gaining momentum while the current national administration faces growing unpopularity. Observers say the result will impact the prime minister's standing and, possibly, the general election due to be held by next March.

Key words : shanghai Jun Kitano Japanese　colunnist based in the chinese capital
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