'Japan to press on with quest for UNSC berth'
Japan's drive to gain a permanent seat on the UN Security Council is still alive, a Japanese UN delegate said Monday, dismissing press reports that Tokyo planned to give up its bid for the time being after failing to win enough backing.
The Sankei Shimbun daily reported Sunday that Tokyo's new stance was dictated by the fact that Japan's joint bid with fellow G4 members Brazil, Germany and India had received the backing of only 90 nations.
"I have no idea (of where the report comes from)," said Shinichi Iida, a first secretary at Japan's mission who is handling the Security Council reform issue.
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