Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control and Associate
Minister of Foreign Affairs Matt Robson is hosting a series
of meetings on university campuses around the country to
discuss disarmament issues in the light of the recent
terrorist attacks in the United States.
"Quite a few years
ago, New Zealand decided it needed a Minister to stand on
the world stage and represent our commitment to the total
elimination of nuclear weapons everywhere. New Zealand is
the only country in the world with a Minister for
Disarmament and Arms Control, says Matt Robson.
"One of
the outcomes of last week's shocking terrorist attacks in
the United States is that it may hasten the pursuit of the
total elimination of nuclear, chemical and biological
weapons in the world.
"A terrorist group armed with a
nuclear weapon is almost too horrifying to contemplate – but
we must.
"The government's disarmament agenda takes on
even greater urgency in light of last week."
DATE:
Monday 24 September 2001
TIME: 12.00 noon
VENUE: Guru
Lounge, Student Union Building, University of
Waikato Hamilton
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