Egypt Lauds Nihon Hidankyo’s Nobel Peace Prize Win

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement congratulating the Japanese organization, Nihon Hidankyo, on its recent Nobel Peace Prize win in 2024. The prize was awarded in recognition of the organization's longstanding efforts toward achieving a nuclear-free world.

In the statement, the Ministry highlighted the necessity of eliminating nuclear weapons, describing them as a grave threat to humanity. "This accolade serves as an important reminder of the dire need to rid the world of these abhorrent weapons," the statement read.

Further reinforcing its stance on nuclear disarmament, Egypt reiterated its ongoing initiative to establish a Nuclear Weapon Free Zone in the Middle East. The statement also confirmed Egypt’s commitment to implementing International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards across all nuclear facilities within the region, promoting a safer and more secure environment.

Egypt’s advocacy for nuclear disarmament underscores its dedication to global peace and security, aligning with international efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation.