Urges Global Action on Nuclear Disarmament

Published on 8.9.25

  Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga reiterated Japan's pursuit of a nuclear-free world, but critics argue that the government's refusal to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons undermines efforts to achieve this goal. The city took a more inclusive approach this year after controversy marred last year's ceremony due to Israel's exclusion. UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that peace and security cannot be achieved through an arms race, calling for strengthened global disarmament efforts. Representatives from 94 countries attended the commemorative event at Nagasaki Peace Park, excluding China without explanation.

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