Japan should urge Iran to stay in nuclear weapons treaty: ex-PM Kishida

Hiroshima lawmaker says country's history gives it crucial role to play

Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is a unique framework that should be maintained. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

TOKYO -- Japan should play a role convincing Iran not to leave the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Nikkei, adding that the international community must make clear nuclear development by Tehran is unacceptable.