Jorgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, stated the award was for efforts toward a nuclear weapons free world and the importance of survivor testimonies.
Frydnes emphasized the responsibility of nuclear powers to uphold a strong taboo against nuclear weapon use, highlighting growing global concerns over new countries seeking nuclear capabilities.
The Nobel Committee recognized the Hibakusha for transforming their experiences into a campaign for peace, stressing the necessity of remembering the atomic bomb's legacy.
Frydnes remarked that the unique contributions of atomic bomb survivors have played a critical role in fostering opposition to nuclear weapons across the globe.
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