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Will Tokyo become the new home of the United Nations?
Published on: July 29, 2025, 4:27 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
Tokyo’s pitch to host more UN functions comes as the organisation marks its 80th anniversary and undertakes structural reforms to curb expenses, including staff relocations. Governor Yuriko Koike highlighted Tokyo’s security and affordability in talks with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, as Japan seeks greater influence amid US withdrawals and China’s rising sway in global institutions