- Japan celebrates 79th bombing anniversary
- The ceremony was attended by thousands
- Suzuki called for the abolition of nuclear weapons
On the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan commemorated the tragic event with a somber ceremony at the Peace Park.
The ceremony, attended by thousands, including representatives from over 100 countries, was marked by a moment of silence at 11:02 AM, the exact time the bomb detonated.
However, the event was overshadowed by a diplomatic dispute.
Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki’s decision to exclude Israel from the guest list led to a boycott by the US, UK, and several other Western nations.
These countries sent lower-level representatives instead, citing the inappropriate comparison between Israel and pariah states like Russia and Belarus.
In his peace declaration, Mayor Suzuki called for the abolition of nuclear weapons, highlighting the escalating tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East as a cause for concern.
He urged world leaders to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki to witness firsthand the devastating consequences of atomic warfare.
Despite this diplomatic rift, the anniversary served as a solemn reminder of the human cost of war and the urgent need for global cooperation towards nuclear disarmament.
Japan, the only country to have suffered atomic attacks, continues to advocate for a world free of nuclear weapons.
