Nagasaki commemorates the 81st anniversary of the atomic bomb; mayor says deterrence increases risk
- The mayor of Nagasaki, Shiro Suzuki, described nuclear weapons as the 'absolute evil' and criticized the growing support for nuclear deterrence.
- Suzuki urged the Japanese government to adhere to its three non-nuclear principles established after World War II.
- The anniversary coincided with the Japanese government's review of its defense policy to enhance military capabilities.
- Representatives from over 90 countries attended the ceremony and observed a moment of silence at 11:02 AM, marking the time the bomb was dropped.
- Survivors of the atomic bombings expressed frustration over the government's support for nuclear deterrence.
On Sunday, the mayor of Nagasaki marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing by condemning nuclear weapons and the increasing support for nuclear deterrence. Shiro Suzuki emphasized that nuclear weapons are an 'absolute evil' and called on the Japanese government to uphold its three non-nuclear principles established after World War II.
The anniversary coincided with the Japanese government's review of its defense policy, which aims to strengthen military capabilities. There are rising speculations regarding Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's support for nuclear deterrence and the potential introduction of nuclear weapons into Japan, which would contradict the country's non-nuclear principles.
During the ceremony, representatives from over 90 countries gathered at the Peace Park and observed a moment of silence at 11:02 AM, the time when the bomb, known as 'Fat Man', was dropped on Nagasaki. Survivors of the atomic bombings have expressed their frustrations regarding the government's stance on nuclear deterrence, viewing it as insincere and a potential threat to the principles of peace established in Japan.
长崎纪念原子弹投放81周年；市长称威慑增加风险
在周日，长崎市市长纪念原子弹投放81周年，谴责核武器及对核威慑日益增长的支持。铃木志郎强调，核武器是“绝对的邪恶”，并呼吁日本政府遵守二战后建立的三个非核原则。
该纪念日恰逢日本政府审查其防御政策，旨在增强军事能力。关于首相高市早苗对核威慑的支持及潜在引入核武器的猜测不断增加，这将与日本的非核原则相悖。
在仪式上，来自90多个国家的代表聚集在和平公园，并在上午11:02时默哀，纪念投放名为“胖子”的原子弹的时刻。原子弹幸存者对政府在核威慑问题上的立场表示失望，认为这不诚恳，并可能威胁到日本建立的和平原则。