Japan-Australia commission for nuclear-free world

A panel of 15 eminent people will present its recommendations to the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference next year.  The panel, sponsored by Canberra and Tokyo, will be chaired by former foreign ministers Yoriko Kawaguchi and Gareth Evans.  In a speech today, Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone will say Japan-Australia co-operation in the commission is an important aspect of the Japanese blueprint for global nuclear disarmament.