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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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