Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southern Japanese city, with its mayor denouncing growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan, and demanding his own government do more for nuclear disarmament. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The atomic bomb dropped by the United States on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, killed 70,000 people, three days after the bombing of Hiroshima killed 140,000.
During the ceremony, participants observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attended the event at the Peace Park in Nagasaki and delivered a speech.
The mayor's statement once again highlighted the importance of international efforts to combat the spread of nuclear weapons. He stressed that nuclear deterrence policies only increase risks, and therefore countries around the world should strive for disarmament.
This event reasserts Japan's stance on nuclear disarmament and sparks discussions at the international level. The tragedy of Nagasaki and Hiroshima continues to serve as a lesson for humanity, reminding of the importance of the struggle for peace and security.