US EditionNagasaki extends invitation 'to all countries' to memorial marking A-bomb anniversary
- On May 9, 2025, the mayor of Nagasaki announced that the city plans to welcome representatives from 157 nations and territories to a commemorative event on August 9, honoring the 80th year since the atomic bombing occurred.
- This invitation reversal follows the exclusion of Russia, Belarus, and Israel last year due to concerns over violent protests related to the war in Gaza and the invasion of Ukraine.
- The memorial commemorates the atomic bombing by the United States on August 9, 1945, which occurred three days after Hiroshima and, along with it, caused over 210,000 deaths before Japan’s surrender ended World War II on August 15.
- Mayor Shiro Suzuki highlighted the importance of transcending country boundaries and ideological divides to bring together international delegates in Nagasaki, so they can witness firsthand the devastating impact of nuclear weapons.
- The event is dedicated to honoring those affected by the atomic bombings and expressing hopes for enduring global peace, while also serving as a reminder amid increasing international discord and regional security concerns linked to Japan’s dependence on U.S. Nuclear deterrence.
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Nagasaki to Invite All Countries, Regions to 80th Anniversary Peace Ceremony
The city of Nagasaki has announced it will invite representatives from all 157 countries and regions that have embassies or other diplomatic missions in Japan and the Delegation of the EU to Japan to a peace ceremony on Aug. 9, which marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
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Nagasaki to invite all nations, including Russia and Israel, to this year's bombing anniversary
The mayor of Nagasaki said representatives of all countries and regions will be invited, including Russia, Belarus and Israel that were excluded last year, to the peace memorial marking the Aug. 9 atomic bombing of the Japanese city 80 years ago.
Nagasaki extends invitation 'to all countries' for memorial marking A-bomb anniversary
The mayor of Nagasaki on Thursday announced that the city will invite representatives “of all countries” and regions to the peace memorial marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city.
Nagasaki extends invitation to ‘all countries’ to memorial event of 1945 nuclear bombing
ADVERTISEMENT The mayor of Nagasaki has announced the city will invite representatives “of all countries” and regions to the peace memorial marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city. The invitation to the 157 countries and regions that have diplomatic missions in Japan will include Russia, Belarus and Israel, who were excluded last year. Mayor Shiro Suzuki said he wants all representatives to see the brutal consequences of a…
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