Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe of Japan at Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Abstract

President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Shinzō Abe of Japan delivered remarks at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial in Hiroshima, Japan on May 27, 2016. The two leaders expressed their condolences for the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which took place in August 1945 during World War II. Both leaders recognized the need for reconciliation between their two nations, which were once at war but are now allies. Obama underscored the dangers of technological advancements without a parallel development of moral consciousness and stressed the need for a world without nuclear weapons. Abe reinforced his commitment to a world without nuclear weapons and spoke of the importance of remembering the past to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future. He highlighted the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance as a force for peace and hope in the world. – AI-generated abstract.