Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his “ultimate goal” of achieving a world free of nuclear weapons, stating that he was deeply affected by footage of the US bombing Hiroshima. He emphasized the importance of preventing such tragedies from ever occurring again.
His remarks came in the aftermath of a Japanese anti-nuclear-weapons organization being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts in raising awareness about the devastating impact of nuclear weapons. Ishiba highlighted the need for global discussions on nuclear abolition while acknowledging the role of deterrence in current security measures.
Reflecting on the Hiroshima bombing, Ishiba recalled the shock he felt as a sixth-grade student and vowed to prevent similar events in the future. While recognizing the challenges in achieving a nuclear-free world, he affirmed his commitment to pursuing this objective.
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