Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently spoke about the horrors of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, marking its 79th anniversary. However, he refrained from explicitly mentioning the US’s role in the devastating attacks of 1945.
During his speech at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Kishida highlighted the tragic loss of life and the destruction caused by the atomic bomb but did not directly accuse any country of responsibility.
He emphasized Japan’s commitment to nuclear disarmament and the challenges posed by Russia’s nuclear threat and the increasing division in the international community on nuclear issues.
Interestingly, Kishida’s speech mirrored his address from the previous year, where he also avoided mentioning the US, highlighting Japan’s traditional alliance with Washington since the end of World War II.
As the world grapples with nuclear proliferation and rising tensions, Kishida’s remarks underscore the importance of maintaining peace and preventing another catastrophic conflict.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments about updating Russia’s nuclear arsenal serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing nuclear threat and the urgent need for global cooperation to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.