Mr. Kunino Umeda (Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam)
Attending the event were Mr. Kunino Umeda (Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam) along with 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 the devastating consequences of two atomic bombs dropped by the United States. In a short time, the two cities became desolate and deadly. Those fortunate enough to survive the bombing continued to struggle with the aftereffects of radiation exposure. The exhibition displays 36 photographs depicting the destruction caused by the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, along with images reflecting the cities' recovery. As part of the ceremony, the organizers also held a Q&A session and dialogue with several surviving witnesses of the atomic bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
The exhibition aims to help the public better understand the suffering and losses of people during war, especially the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons, and also serves as a call for a 21st century of peace, solidarity, and development.
Professor Pham Quang Minh delivered the opening speech at the exhibition.
In his opening speech at the exhibition, Professor Pham Quang Minh (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) emphasized that the two atomic bomb explosions in two Japanese cities not only claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocent people but also left a devastating legacy for future generations. This is a pain not only for the Japanese but for all peace-loving humanity. More than any other nation in the world, Vietnam understands the precious value of peace and the brutality of war, having experienced at least three wars since 1945. But like Japan, from the ashes of war, Vietnam has risen to rebuild a more peaceful and prosperous country. Activities like this exhibition serve as a reminder that we must work together and do everything possible to ensure that the world does not witness another Hiroshima and a Nagasaki.
In his speech, the Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Kunio Umeda, mentioned the excellent cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Japan. He also shared two messages that the Emperor and Empress of Japan sent to the Vietnamese people during their visit in early 2017. These were: respect for the Vietnamese people for enduring a long period of war but striving to achieve many new successes; and the importance of cooperation and solidarity between the peoples of the two countries for peace and development. In this context, the exhibition on the consequences of the atomic bomb held in Vietnam is highly significant, aiming to share historical truths with future generations about the horrific consequences of war.
Mr. Masanobu Chita (Director of the National Peace Memorial Museum for Victims of the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing)
Mr. Masanobu Chita (Director of the National Peace Memorial Museum for Victims of the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing) stated that this is the 12th exhibition co-organized abroad by the National Peace Memorial Museum for Victims of the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing 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 surviving witness of the Nagasaki nuclear disaster, was present 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 from many countries.
Mr. Kunino Umeda, Professor Pham Quang Minh, Mr. Masanobu Chita, and Mr. Morita cut the ribbon to inaugurate the exhibition.
Professor Nguyen Van Kim (Vice Rector of the University) and Professor Vu Duong Ninh attended the photo exhibition.
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Author:Thanh Ha
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