Today I was delighted to meet His Majesty the Emperor of #Japan. 🎌On the occasion of the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries, we look forward to deepening our wonderful and long-lasting friendship. 🇯🇵🇨🇭
80 years ago, nuclear weapons were used for the first time. Today we remember the victims of the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
But nuclear risks are on the rise again. Any miscalculation or failure could be catastrophic.
A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be
Following the #earthquake that struck #Ishikawa prefecture and other regions yesterday, we express our solidarity and sympathy to all those who have been affected by the disaster. We stand with our Japanese friends in these challenging times.
