Japan's top government spokesperson said that no decision has been made at this stage regarding US President Joe Biden's visit to the atomic-bombed city of Nagasaki on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
He made the remarks to address media reports that the visit could be postponed.
Biden is scheduled to visit Japan to attend the summit next month in the first city to suffer an atomic bombing, Hiroshima.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu told reporters that the government is considering details of the G7 summit schedules, taking into account the convenience of world leaders, including the US president.
Some people in Nagasaki are calling for a visit by Biden.
Officials of the two countries have been discussing the possibility of a side trip by Biden to Nagasaki. The push for the tour is being supported by some in the US government who feel it appropriate.
He made the remarks to address media reports that the visit could be postponed.
Biden is scheduled to visit Japan to attend the summit next month in the first city to suffer an atomic bombing, Hiroshima.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu told reporters that the government is considering details of the G7 summit schedules, taking into account the convenience of world leaders, including the US president.
Some people in Nagasaki are calling for a visit by Biden.
Officials of the two countries have been discussing the possibility of a side trip by Biden to Nagasaki. The push for the tour is being supported by some in the US government who feel it appropriate.
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Biden's visit to Nagasaki amidst G7 summit uncertain; no decision made yet, reports claim. Despite speculation of potential postponement, Biden is scheduled for a visit to Hiroshima next month. Nagasakian officials and some in the US government advocate for a side trip to Nagasaki, which they deem
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230407_42/
Date: April 7, 2023
Created: 2023/04/08 14:43
Updated: 2025/12/09 05:14
Last Read: 2023/04/09 13:37