Meeting with representatives of A-bomb survivor groups Emphasizing the initiative to tackle a world without nuclear weapons

On the 9th of "Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Day," Prime Minister Suga met with representatives of A-bomb survivor groups in Nagasaki City and, as the only war-bombed country, led the efforts of the international community toward a world free of nuclear weapons. I emphasized the idea of ​​going.

After attending the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Nagasaki City, Prime Minister Suga met with Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura and five representatives of the A-bomb survivor groups.

Among them, the representatives of the group continue to seek the signing and ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, participation as an observer in the Conference of the Parties to the Treaty, and recognition as an A-bomb survivor in Nagasaki. We asked for the issuance of A-bomb survivor health handbooks to people who are called "A-bomb survivors."

In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "As the only country exposed to the war, I pledge to adhere to the Three Non-Nuclear Principles and lead the efforts of the international community toward a world free of nuclear weapons." ..

On top of that, "Japan also shares the goal of abolishing nuclear weapons, which is the goal of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. On the other hand, in order to achieve the goal, it is essential to involve nuclear-weapon states and promote nuclear disarmament efforts. He reiterated his intention to pursue a path to realistically advance nuclear disarmament while appropriately responding to real security threats.

Regarding support for A-bomb survivors, "As the A-bomb survivors are aging, it is natural to speed up the certification examination for atomic bomb disease. I would like to proceed as a government with sincerity in efforts to convey information across national borders. "

Handing over a request to Prime Minister Suga, a group of A-bomb survivors, to sign a treaty, etc.

The representative of the A-bomb survivor group in Nagasaki met with Prime Minister Suga and others and handed over a request for signing and ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and for the relief of "experienced survivors."

In response to the request for a visit to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Prime Minister Suga responded that he would like to consider it.

After the Peace Memorial Ceremony, representatives of the five main A-bomb survivor groups in Nagasaki met with Prime Minister Kan and others at a hotel in Nagasaki City to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and the government recognized them as A-bomb survivors. I handed over a request for relief of "hibakusha" who were outside the area.

Koichi Kawano, chairman of the Nagasaki Peace Movement Center A-bomb survivor liaison council, asked, "Why aren't any of the ministers, including the Prime Minister, at the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum? Is visiting. Please also see the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. "

In response, Prime Minister Suga expressed his negative thoughts on signing and ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, but responded that he would like to consider visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.

In addition, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura said, "There is no scientific knowledge that there was a problematic amount of radiation exposure from the viewpoint of health effects in a wider area than the current A-bombed area" regarding the relief of "A-bomb survivors." We provide medical expenses subsidies for PTSD and complications, but complications require a link to mental illness. For cancer, no medical link to mental illness has been found, but science I would like to continue to pay close attention to the trends in the knowledge. "

Prime Minister Suga “Watching the whereabouts of the A-bomb survivors” “Do not think about signing the treaty”

After attending the Peace Memorial Ceremony, Prime Minister Suga held a press conference at a hotel in Nagasaki City, recognizing that it is necessary to keep in mind that some people are suffering from the aftereffects of the atomic bomb. Regarding the relief, he said, "The lawsuit is still ongoing and I would like to pay close attention to its whereabouts."

Among them, Prime Minister Suga said, "Today, 76 years ago, the atomic bomb instantly scorched earth, and many people lost their precious lives, and some are still suffering from the aftereffects of the atomic bomb. I have to carve it in my chest. "

On the other hand, regarding the relief of "experienced survivors" who were outside the area recognized by the government as survivors, he said, "In Nagasaki, the proceedings are still ongoing, so I would like to pay close attention to their whereabouts first." rice field.

Regarding the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, Prime Minister Suga said, "Although we share the goal of eliminating nuclear weapons, it is essential to involve nuclear-weapon states and promote disarmament in order to realize a world free of nuclear weapons. Security As the environment becomes more severe, we will pursue a path to realistically advance nuclear disarmament while appropriately responding to actual security threats, including maintaining and strengthening deterrence. That's right. "

On that basis, Prime Minister Suga said, "In light of Japan's position, I have no intention of signing the treaty. It is also necessary to carefully assess the participation of observers in the Conference of the Parties," and signed and ratified the treaty. I have repeatedly shown negative thoughts.

Relief for "A-bomb survivors" "I'm disappointed that there was no answer"

After the request, Mr. Manzao Tomonaga, Chairman of the Nagasaki A-bomb Survivor's Handbook Friends Association, said, "The most important relief for the" A-bomb survivors "is completely different from or equivalent to the treatment of black rain in Hiroshima. I was disappointed that I didn't get an answer. I have to believe that I'm considering it privately because I didn't get an answer. "

In addition, Koichi Kawano, chairman of the Nagasaki Peace Movement Center A-bomb survivor liaison council, said, "Nothing we expected about responding to'A-bomb survivors' came out. The black rain in Hiroshima and Nagasaki What does it mean that the survivors of the atomic bombing have the same problem but do not even touch it? "

On the other hand, Mr. Kawano stated that he was "positively accepting" after clarifying that Prime Minister Suga had told him that he would "consider after returning" about the visit to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum after finishing the request. I did.

Furthermore, Shigemitsu Tanaka, chairman of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Victims Council, repeatedly said, "The government wants to be a bridge between nuclear-weapon states and non-nuclear-weapon states." I haven't mentioned it. "