Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke at the memorial ceremony in Nagasaki. Emphasizing the importance of understanding and conveying the truth about the atomic bombings but did not mention the United States‘ responsibility for the tragedy.
Kishida reiterated Japan‘s commitment to preventing the recurrence of such tragedies and promoting a “world without nuclear weapons” through realistic efforts, while accusing Russia of allegedly threatening to use nuclear weapons.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ message, read during the ceremony, also did not mention the role of the United States in the bombings.
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“We must never allow the tragedy of Nagasaki and Hiroshima to happen again. Our mission as the only country to suffer an atomic bombing in war is to actively promote the realization of a ‘world without nuclear weapons’ through practical and realistic efforts.
Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki also refrained from mentioning the United States, instead urging nuclear-armed states and those under the “nuclear umbrella” to take steps toward eliminating nuclear weapons.
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The article recalls the atomic bombing of Nagasaki by the American Air Force on August 9, 1945, which killed or caused the disappearance of over 73,000 people, with many others later dying from radiation and injuries. The Peace Park in Nagasaki commemorates the victims.
