""The three non-nuclear principles are a basic national policy that is based on the national consensus," said Akira Kawasaki, a member of the executive committee of Japan-based NGO Peace Boat and joint chair of the Network for Nuclear Weapons Abolition."
"Kawasaki noted that the Japanese Parliament has passed resolutions in support of the principles, "and past prime ministers have pledged to uphold the principles in August on the anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.""
""I myself was very surprised at reports that the government might possibly review the non-nuclear principles and peace groups and those representing 'hibakusha' [atomic bomb survivors] are also shocked," he told DW."
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will review national security policy amid growing Northeast Asian threats, including consideration of abandoning the three non-nuclear principles banning possession, production, and entry of nuclear weapons. The suggestion of a possible independent Japanese nuclear deterrent has provoked angry domestic opposition, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Peace groups and hibakusha representatives expressed shock and opposition. Akira Kawasaki emphasized parliamentary resolutions and past prime ministerial pledges upholding the principles. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declined to confirm commitment to the principles, and LDP policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi said the review will examine all areas.
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