Nagasaki, 10 August 2024 (TDI): Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr said that he was honored to represent the Kingdom for the first time at the peace memorial ceremonies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in memory of the US atomic bombs dropped on both cities 79 years ago.
It was both a privilege and an honor to attend the events. I admire how both cities have turned a tragic historical incident in which two cities were destroyed, and many human souls perished, into a profound message of hope and peace to the world and humanity, Binzagr said.
He stressed the need for global responsibility in eliminating weapons of mass destruction. We must not forget the horrors of these weapons. We must all unite in our efforts to rid the globe of them without any exceptions or excuses, he added.
During his visit to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the envoy was deeply moved by the survivors’ stories of loss and tragedy. Their resilience, he said, is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the significance of learning from our past.
At a time when many conflicts are escalating in many regions around the globe, we must all stand for fundamental resolutions that honor human dignity, ensure justice for all, and support ecosystems that bring growth and opportunity, the Saudi envoy said.
Binzagr said that humanity must use wisdom in ensuring bridge-building and dialogue a, not destruction and extension.
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I deeply respect what I saw as a message of reconciliation and forgiveness from Japan’s Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Wisdom rests in remembering our painful memories, not to preserve them but to convert them into something better. Especially, the children’s message was impressive. It reflected that the Hibakusha memories inspired the new generations to be part of building a better world, he said.
The ambassador thanked the Japanese organizers in both cities and many volunteers who made his experience enriching and profound.
