By Pempho Kantayeni
The Malawi Government has reaffirmed its commitment to global efforts aimed at nuclear non-proliferation and eventual nuclear disarmament.
Principal Secretary for Legal Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mary Kachale, made the remarks on Monday during the opening ceremony of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Poster Exhibition 2026 in Lilongwe.
Kachale said Malawi joined the rest of the world in commemorating the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that occurred in August 1945 in Japan.
“We support international frameworks and diplomatic initiatives that seek to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and to build strong trust among nations,” she said.
Kachale commended Japan for its longstanding leadership in advocating for peace and ensuring that the memory of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings serves not only as a remembrance of loss but also as a call to action towards a nuclear-free world.Japanese Ambassador to Malawi, Naito Yasushi, said the exhibition aims to convey the tragedy of the atomic bombings while promoting global efforts towards a nuclear-free future.
He said remembering the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings is important in preventing similar nuclear disasters in the future.
“We believe that this exhibition is significant in helping people understand the tragedy experienced in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and in reaffirming the importance of peace.”
“We sincerely hope that this exhibition will serve as an opportunity to connect the hearts of those who seek a world without nuclear weapons and to reflect on the preciousness of peace,” said Yasushi.
The Embassy of Japan organised the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Poster Exhibition 2026, which will be displayed at the Lilongwe City Council Chambers from March 9 to 18.
