Mayor Matsui of Hiroshima City announced the outline of the "Peace Declaration" that will be read out on "Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Day" on the 6th of this month, the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing.
He emphasizes that the idea of needing nuclear deterrence is spreading around the world following the military invasion by Russia, and that the trend must be changed.
This was announced by Mayor Matsui of Hiroshima City at a press conference on the 1st.
In the "Peace Declaration" that will be read out at the Peace Memorial Ceremony to be held on the 6th of this month, following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the idea that nuclear deterrence is necessary is spreading around the world. We are emphasizing that we must change that trend.
Quoting the words of Tolstoy, the Russian writer known for War and Peace, he criticizes that it is unacceptable to intimidate others into pushing their own self-centered ideas.
Mayor Matsui said, "We will make every effort to realize a world without nuclear weapons, recognizing that this year's peace declaration is more important than ever in order to change the trend of showing understanding of nuclear deterrence. I want to make it something that appeals strongly from the atomic bombed city of Hiroshima."
In addition, in response to the shooting incident of former Prime Minister Abe, Mayor Matsui said that the security system for the ceremony would be strengthened, and that general attendees would be inspected by metal detectors in addition to the existing baggage inspection. made it clear that