Republic of Palau
Kuniwo Nakamura
The South Pacific Island of Palau joined the International Whaling Commission in 2002. The Honorable Kuniwo Nakamura was appointed on March 17, 2002. The following is excerpted from a statement by the Republic of Palua on June 28, 2003, during the Berlin meeting of the IWC.I have been rather quiet here during my second IWC meeting as I sadly listen to the divisive and often heated debate between the opposing camps of IWC membership. I fear that the seemingly impenetrable wall that divides us ideologically and politically continues to inhibit mutual understanding and cooperation in any effort to compromise and…
