This became possible only because Japan has been at peace for the past fifty years. Today, when global interdependence is stronger than ever and cooperation increasingly necessary, we cannot seek a safe and happy life without world peace. In the midst of turbulence, the world today is approaching an era of great change in history. To overcome distrust and antagonism and to seek a new international order is an urgent agenda of the entire world. Never before was it necessary to deal with this agenda regardless of differences in nationality, ethnic background, and culture.
Peace is a basic requirement, more important than anything else.
Lasting peace, the fundamental principle of the Constitution of Japan, is the wish of everyone of us and is also a common goal for all human beings. We pledge to take every opportunity to advocate disarmament and the abolishment of nuclear weapons, and to never repeat the horrors of war. We are resolved to deal with problems which endanger peace in everyday life and to face them resolutely and patiently. On the occasion of the 5th Peace Day Commemoration of Tokyo, we adopt this appeal by the consensus of all present, thereby conveying to the world the renewal of our sincere resolution to achieve peace.