Mr. Kunino Umeda (Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam)
Attending the event were Mr. Kunino Umeda (Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam) and ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from the Kingdom of Belgium, Finland, the Federal Republic of Germany, New Zealand, Canada, the Czech Republic, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Sudan, and Indonesia.
Seventy-two years ago, the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki suffered catastrophic consequences from two American atomic bombs. In just a short time, the two cities became places of death and desolation. Those who were lucky enough to escape the scythe of death after this event continued to struggle with the after-effects of radiation exposure. The exhibition displays 36 photos of the destruction of the two bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, along with images reflecting the revival of these two cities. Within the framework of the ceremony, the Organizing Committee also held an exchange and dialogue with a number of living witnesses of the atomic bombings on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
The exhibition aims to help the public better understand the pain and loss of people in war, especially the severe consequences of nuclear weapons, and is also a call for a 21st century of peace, solidarity and development.
Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh delivered the opening speech of the exhibition
In his opening speech at the exhibition, Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) emphasized: the two atomic bomb explosions in two cities of Japan not only took the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocent people but also left a tragic legacy for future generations. It is the pain not only of the Japanese but of all peace-loving humanity. More than any other nation in the world, Vietnam understands the precious value of peace and the brutality of war because from 1945 to now, Vietnam has had to go through at least three wars. But like Japan, from the ashes of war, Vietnam has risen up to rebuild a more peaceful and prosperous country. Activities like this exhibition are a reminder that we must work together and do everything we can to prevent the world from witnessing another Hiroshima and a Nagasaki.
In his speech, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam - Mr. Kunio Umeda mentioned the good cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Japan. He also shared two messages that the Japanese Emperor and Empress sent to the Vietnamese people during their visit in early 2017. That is the respect for the Vietnamese people who have gone through a long war but have strived to achieve many new development achievements. That is the importance of cooperation and solidarity between the people of the two countries for peace and development. In that context, the exhibition on the consequences of atomic bombs held in Vietnam is very meaningful, aiming to share the historical truth with future generations about the terrible consequences of war.
Mr. Masanobu Chita (Director of the National Peace Memorial Museum for the Atomic Bomb Victims of Nagasaki)
Mr. Masanobu Chita (Director of the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Museum for the Atomic Bomb Victims) said: This is the 12th exhibition co-organized by the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Museum for the Atomic Bomb Victims overseas and the second exhibition in an Asian country. He thanked the University of Social Sciences and Humanities for their cooperation in successfully organizing this event.
Mr. Morita - a survivor of the nuclear disaster in Nagasaki at the event. He is 83 years old this year.
Professor Pham Quang Minh answers questions from the press at the event.
The event was attended by ambassadors and diplomatic representatives of many countries.
Mr. Kunino Umeda, Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh, Mr. Masanobu Chita, Mr. Morita cut the ribbon to open the exhibition.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Kim (Vice Principal of the School) and Prof. People's Teacher Vu Duong Ninh attended the photo exhibition
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Author:Thanh Ha
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