mayors for peace hopes to participate in the discussion of this working group as a member of civil society seeking a nuclea weapon free world. weassert that a legal ban on nuclear weapons will mark a significant turning point toward a world without nuclear weapons.At the same time ,we are keenly aware of the role and responsibilities of civil society in creating a foundation for sustainable peace.If we can cultivate a sense of global community as one human family and transcend our difference, we can also acquire qualities such as earnestness courage ingenuity and perseverance, which will lead to a society where diversity is treasured and where disputes are resolved through peaceful means we will work together with cityto a society partners around the world to cultivate mutual understanding in the pursuit of this sustainable peace