We see that each nation is actually beset with problems. And be aware of that some of the problems are as I have mentioned a while ago. But that what is present right now is the population has grown to this number, and still we are maintaining peace in this world. I feel that it is a responsibility of all human kind, that each and every one of us must see to it that no one suffers starvation.
And I have listened to your words with much interest, and I agree with you a hundred percent .
THE CHAIRPERSON (MR. SHIV KHARE) :
Thank you very much for your contribution.
HON. YOSHIO YATSU (JAPAN) :
May I say something in relation to the Honorable Ota? I think it was a very important issue that he has pointed out. Also Dr. Kawano followed it and gave us a very important comment .
We have actually introduced this session to this conference and I feel that we must continue this in the future, and appeal to the whole world on this issue. I hope my colleagues will think about this.
DR. TOSHIO KURODA (JAPAN) :
I would just like to mention a little bit about population, and would you been with me for a few more minutes, please?
I mentioned that the world population is increasing and when we look at this, I feel that 30 years from now are really the critical years. And if we did not have this past 3 O years' experience, on the other hand, I don't think we would have anything that we see in the agriculture area today. Population growth, I think, and the number of population must be taken into consideration. We must not forget the growth of population. Was it mentioned by the Pakistan delegation, that the issue of food and population is really a global issue? Each nation has its own characteristics an its own problems and we must actually meet those problems and issues.
But, I think, in many of the countries, and I think Japan including, agricultural productivity will not actually reach the levels of economic development and also population growth. And if that is so, we must actually have a global system where we can take measures and resolve these issues.
I feel that with the increase of the world population, we must relate this to food. And you must all remember that the United Nations' projection goes farther and tosses up some-