Prime Minister Kishida cancels central asia visit amid Japanese earthquake concerns
The prime minister was scheduled to visit key Central Asian nations and Mongolia to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.
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In his Nagasaki Peace Declaration, Mayor Shiro Suzuki, a second-generation A-bomb survivor, called for a resolute shift away from nuclear weapons. “Leaders of nuclear states and those under the nuclear umbrella must confront the escalating threat that nuclear weapons pose to humanity and urgently pursue their abolition,” Suzuki asserted.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cancels Central Asia visit to focus on domestic earthquake response
The Prime Minister's original itinerary had included visits to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia, where he was set to engage in crucial diplomatic discussions and participate in a high-level summit with leaders from five Central Asian countries. The trip, planned from Friday to Monday, was intended to strengthen Japan's diplomatic ties and economic cooperation with these nations. However, the recent seismic event has shifted Kishida's priorities toward ensuring Japan's preparedness and response in the wake of the natural disaster.
Prime Minister Kishida orders urgent earthquake response following Miyazaki tremor
Prime Minister Kishida’s instructions come as part of a broader effort to address the immediate aftermath of the earthquake. The government is tasked with rapidly assessing the extent of the damage and coordinating with local authorities to implement emergency response measures effectively. The primary focus remains on ensuring the safety and protection of citizens.
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