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Former PM Shigeru Ishiba rejects call for Japan to pursue nuclear weapons, citing its atomic bombing history and security risks.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has condemned remarks by a senior official suggesting Japan consider nuclear weapons, stressing the nation's unique history as the only country to have suffered atomic bombings and its commitment to nuclear non-proliferation.
Speaking on a television program, Ishiba warned that pursuing nuclear arms would force Japan to exit key international agreements, jeopardizing its nuclear energy policy and national security.
The comments, attributed to Oue Sadamasa, a special advisor to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, sparked domestic backlash and raised concerns about Japan’s defense posture amid regional tensions.
El ex primer ministro Shigeru Ishiba rechaza el llamamiento para que Japón busque armas nucleares, citando su historial de bombardeos atómicos y riesgos de seguridad.