Japan to vie for nonpermanent U.N. Security Council seat in 2043

Japan will contest an election for a nonpermanent place on the U.N. Security Council in 2043 to work toward global peace and security and a rules-based international order via the international organization, a government spokesman said Tuesday.Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Keiichiro Tachibana said the government has already registered with the United Nations, noting that "thorough" preparations are needed as the election will be hard-fought among countries keen to secure a seat on the decision-making council."We intend to contribute to U.N. discussions to maintain global peace and security…READ FULL ARTICLE