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Mayors for Peace in Northern Europe

In September 2006, President Akiba visited Finland and Norway to attend a World Congress of IPPNW. There and in several venues he called for assistance with abolishing nuclear weapons.


September 8 Helsinki, Finland Speaking at the 17th World Congress of IPPNW, President Akiba explained Phase II of the 2020 Vision Campaign and called for greater collaboration between IPPNW and Mayors for Peace.	September 8 Helsinki, Finland President Akiba talked to Finland's Prime Minister, explained the activities of Mayors for Peace including our 2020 Vision Campaign and asked for their cooperation and support.


September 8 Helsinki, Finland At the award ceremony of the International Peace Bureau (IPB) Sean MacBride Award, President Akiba received a commemorative medal.	September 8 Helsinki, Finland Mayor Akiba talked to Finland's Minister of Foreign Affairs and requested support and cooperation for 2020 Vision.


September 10 Tromso, Norway President Akiba had a meeting with Dr. Ole Mjos, Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.	September 11 Tromso, Norway President Akiba talked to the mayor of Tromso and discussed the further activities of Mayors for Peace.


September 11 Tromso, Norway President Akiba gave a lecture at the Center for Peace Studies at the University of Tromso and conveyed the facts of the atomic bombing.	September 12 Tromso, Norway Meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Norway, President Akiba presented a letter addressed to the Prime Minister of Norway requesting assistance with the abolition of nuclear weapons.

September 12
Oslo, Norway
President Akiba gave a speech at a panel discussion for NGOs and members of Mayors for Peace held in the building that houses the Norwegian Nobel Committee.