Ishiba Addresses Japan’s Role in Averting Wars
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized on Monday the need for Japan to demonstrate “what we can do” to stop another global conflict, as the nation prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of its World War II defeat.
Japan formally surrendered on August 15, 1945, signaling the conclusion of the Second World War.
The country subsequently signed the official surrender documents on September 2, 1945, following the atomic bombings of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States.
“I believe it is important to release something so as to avoid the fading (of World War II memories) and to never go to war again," Ishiba told fellow legislators.
His remarks come as speculation rises that the prime minister may refrain from publicly addressing the war anniversary on August 15. A later address remains possible, according to a news agency.
According to the report, previous Japanese leaders have made formal statements during major milestones—on the 50th, 60th, and 70th anniversaries of the end of the conflict.
These declarations have often been closely analyzed by countries like China and South Korea, which endured Japanese military aggression during the war.
Ishiba, whose political influence has declined both within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the national legislature due to recent electoral losses, has opted against issuing a new war anniversary statement ratified by the Cabinet.
Still, he maintained that Japan must take concrete steps to prevent future conflicts, rather than "simply expressing thoughts."
He added that he would review previous statements made by former prime ministers before considering any future declarations.
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