UN chief marks Hiroshima anniversary with renewed appeal for nuclear disarmament
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for a world free of nuclear weapons during the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, urging countries to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and multilateral diplomacy in the face of growing global tensions.
In his commemorative message, Guterres warned that humanity continues to live under the shadow of nuclear danger at a time of deep geopolitical divisions, declining trust among nations, and increasing strategic competition. He stressed that the international safeguards designed to reduce nuclear risks are facing mounting pressure and require renewed political commitment.
The UN chief encouraged world leaders to prioritize dialogue over confrontation, cooperation over division, and collective security over narrow national interests. He emphasized that the lessons of Hiroshima should inspire greater efforts to prevent the use of nuclear weapons and to reinforce the global non-proliferation regime.
The annual memorial ceremony in Hiroshima brought together Japanese officials, foreign diplomats, representatives of international organizations, and delegates from numerous countries to honor the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing and reaffirm their commitment to lasting peace.
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Nagasaki three days later remain the only instances in history in which nuclear weapons have been used during armed conflict. The attacks resulted in devastating human losses and left long-term humanitarian, environmental, and health consequences that continue to shape international discussions on nuclear security.
Commemorative messages delivered by international and Japanese officials focused on the humanitarian impact of nuclear warfare and the importance of preventing future nuclear conflict. As in previous years, several official statements emphasized remembrance, reconciliation, and global disarmament without identifying the country that carried out the bombings.
The anniversary serves as a reminder of the catastrophic consequences of nuclear weapons and reinforces ongoing international efforts to reduce nuclear risks, strengthen arms control agreements, and promote a more secure and peaceful world through diplomacy and international cooperation.
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