It was announced that Japan would hold a meeting in order to reach agreement on a new strategy to implement this commitment. This meeting, as was announced last month, will be held in Okinawa on the 7th and 8th of December. The meeting will clarify prioritized fields and the timeframe of actions. The international community should work together for the eradication of infectious diseases and continue considerations at the G8 Summit in Genoa next year. The Government of Japan is also looking to further cooperate with UNV and to strengthen links with other organizations, possibly including the United Nations Population Fund.
Japan supports holding the Special Session and is planning to actively participate in it.