Japan's government is arranging for the Group of Seven leaders to visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and an island with a world heritage site during their summit in the city next month.
Officials of the Foreign Ministry reported the plan at a meeting on Thursday to prepare for the G7 Hiroshima Summit, scheduled for May 19 to 21.
About 30 officials from the Foreign Ministry, the National Police Agency and other government entities concerned attended the meeting.
The park memorializes the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing of the city and is dedicated to promoting world peace.
The island of Miyajima, near the city, is home to Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At the meeting, the officials also confirmed that they will accelerate preparations to ensure safe and smooth management of the summit, including security arrangements at the site and surrounding areas.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kuryu Shunichi, who chaired the meeting, called for close communication and cooperation among those involved in the final stage of preparations.
Kuryu instructed that all government ministries and agencies concerned to do their utmost for the success of the summit.
Officials of the Foreign Ministry reported the plan at a meeting on Thursday to prepare for the G7 Hiroshima Summit, scheduled for May 19 to 21.
About 30 officials from the Foreign Ministry, the National Police Agency and other government entities concerned attended the meeting.
The park memorializes the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing of the city and is dedicated to promoting world peace.
The island of Miyajima, near the city, is home to Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At the meeting, the officials also confirmed that they will accelerate preparations to ensure safe and smooth management of the summit, including security arrangements at the site and surrounding areas.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kuryu Shunichi, who chaired the meeting, called for close communication and cooperation among those involved in the final stage of preparations.
Kuryu instructed that all government ministries and agencies concerned to do their utmost for the success of the summit.
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Japan's G7 leaders will visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during their summit in May. The officials are speeding up preparations for the event to ensure safety and smooth management, emphasizing close communication and cooperation. The park
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Date: April 27, 2023
Created: 2023/04/28 07:19
Updated: 2025/12/09 04:33
Last Read: 2023/04/28 07:32