On 5 August 2026, H.E. Prof. Pivithuru Janak Kumarasinghe, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Japan, attended the Hiroshima World Peace event near the Atomic Bomb Dome, held to mark the atomic bomb anniversary. As Chief Guest, the Ambassador lit the first kagari-bi (peace fire)—symbolising remembrance, hope, and a prayer for peace—and affirmed that the present Government of Sri Lanka always supports peace and humanity.
