TOKYO, May 21 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release:
The 48th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 48) was held in Hiroshima from May 11 to 21, 2026. The meeting was attended by over 400 participants from 44 countries and related organizations.
Marking the first time Japan has hosted the meeting in 32 years since 1994, UYAMA Hideki, Ambassador in charge of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM), served as Chair of at this meeting (ATCM48). Dr. KUNIMITSU Ayano, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. TSUJI Kiyoto, State Minister of the Environment, and Mr. Matsui Kazumi, Mayor of Hiroshima attended the opening ceremony on May 12 and each of whom delivered remarks. State Minister Dr. Kuni...