On the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing, the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste joins the international community in honoring the memory of all those who lost their lives and those whose lives were forever changed by this tragedy.

The senbazuru, a symbol of hope, resilience, and peace, reminds us of our shared responsibility to build a future where such suffering is never repeated.

As we reflect on this solemn occasion, and with the flag of Timor-Leste standing alongside the thousand paper cranes, we renew our commitment to a world guided by peace, dialogue, mutual understanding, and respect for human dignity.

Our wish for the future is simple yet profound: that future generations may live in a world free from the threat of nuclear weapons, where cooperation prevails over conflict and hope continues to unite us.