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“The strategic review's insightful findings provide a path forward for UNAMA to help create a future for Afghanistan where sufficient stability exists to allow for a focus on institution-building and development activities. Japan looks forward to actively taking part in the forthcoming Geneva ministerial conference on Afghanistan to be co-hosted by the Government of Afghanistan and the United Nations, where we will discuss the strategy towards sustainable peace and self-reliance in the country. The Government of Japan welcomed the recent announcement by President Ashraf Ghani regarding the ceasefire with the Taliban. Even if temporary, a cessation ofhostilities is a positive step for peace. Long- standing instability and conflict have left Afghanistan unable to realize its full potential.”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this debate on Afghanistan following the first ceasefire in the last 17 years. We welcomed this development and expressed our hope that this would lead to lasting peace. I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, for his informative briefing and tireless efforts at the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, and I also thank Mr. Yury Fedotov and Mr. Vladimir Voronkov for their briefings. Japan welcomes the steady implementation of the Secretary- General's strategic review, which was issued in August last year and endorsed by the Council in its resolution 2405 (2018).”
2018-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8294 (2018) · source
“Even if the situation does not allow for a referral to the ICC, the need for accountability for the most serious crimes remains. In the case of the use of chemical weapons in Syria, for example, an accountability mechanism to identify those responsible is strongly called for. Before concluding, I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Judge Owada for his service and dedication to upholding international law as a Judge of the International Court of Justice for the past 15 years. Let me conclude by expressing Japan's continued commitment to upholding the rule of law and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“For the Court, the more fundamental issue is jurisdiction. Japan attaches great importance to the rule of law and has accepted the Court's compulsory jurisdiction since 1958. We encourage others to do so as well. To that end, it is imperative that the Court continue to produce solid judgments and advisory opinions that enjoy the confidence of States. Turning to the issue of accountability, the Security Council cannot do everything by itself. It can benefit from coordinating with other institutions or mechanisms and making full use of their resources. For example, the Council has referred situations to the International Criminal Court (ICC) twice, in Darfur and Libya. The Council should at least follow up on non-compliance in such referrals, as the ICC lacks its own enforcement mechanisms.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“Member States are legally obligated to carry out Council decisions in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, but it is not always easy for non-members of the Council to follow their content closely. Without dedicated implementation, the actual effects of even the best-crafted Council resolutions will be limited. It is therefore incumbent on Council members to explain the content of resolutions to the wider membership through such efforts as briefings by the Chairs of the sanctions committees. That will help promote the implementation of resolutions by Member States, thereby enhancing their effectiveness. By contrast, judgments of the International Court of Justice, which are binding on the parties, have seen relatively good implementation, although not without challenges.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate. I would also like to thank Ms. Viotti, Judge Owada and President Meron for their insightful and comprehensive briefings. Today I will focus on two points included in the concept note (S/2018/417/Rev.1, annex), namely, the peaceful settlement of disputes and accountability. First, on the peaceful settlement of disputes, the Security Council and the International Court of Justice are the only two principal United Nations organs capable of making legally binding decisions. They have different mandates, but they can work complementarily and in a mutually reinforcing manner. However, they both face challenges. For the Security Council, the primary challenge is implementation.”
2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source
“We reiterate that lasting peace and security can be achieved only through negotiations between the parties. Japan calls upon both parties to take concrete steps towards renewed negotiations, leading to the peaceful co-existence of a viable Palestinian State and Israel with secure and recognized borders. We will enhance our political engagement with both parties, including at the highest level. Japan continues to support a two-State solution that accommodates the aspirations of both sides, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions and known parameters. The final status of Jerusalem should be resolved through negotiations based on the assumption that it will be the future capital of both States.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“In that context, I also would like to touch upon the Jericho Agro-Industrial Park. That industrial complex now creates tangible employment and provides Palestinian manufacturers and entrepreneurs with a glimpse of a positive future. We envision products made in the Park being exported through Jordan to the region and beyond in the years to come. The Corridor for Peace and Prosperity initiative has offered opportunities where Palestine, Israel, Jordan and Japan cooperate for the economic development of Palestine through regional cooperation. A ministerial meeting is expected to be held soon. Japan believes that keeping hope and mutual trust alive through these efforts is essential, particularly when the political track is at a difficult juncture. Ultimately, though, the projects alone cannot achieve peace.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“The financial crisis of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNWRA) has caused increased anxiety for Palestinian refugees. These hopeless conditions are feeding radicalism and do not benefit either party. The Government of Japan is determined to do what it can to keep the hope for a peaceful future alive. Regarding UNRWA, I am happy to announce that, two days ago, Japan decided to provide $10 million in additional contributions. We are also ready to call for further cooperation with UNRWA by Asian countries at the forthcoming Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development. We hope the solidarity shown by the international community will help Palestinians find hope in these difficult times, and prevent them from being driven to radicalism.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“There is now a tangible risk of an escalation of tension on the ground that could lead to further casualties as we approach the middle of May. We must all seek ways to prevent that outcome. In that regard, the Secretary-General's call for an independent and transparent investigation should be swiftly implemented in a way that prevents further escalation and casualties. Behind the current situation, there is a lack of hope for the Palestinian people. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire. The existing scarcity of electricity and water will more severely affect people in the summer. Continued settlement activities in the West Bank not only violate international law, but also deprive the Palestinian people of hope for a two-State solution.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate. I also thank the Special Coordinator, Mr. Mladenov, for his valuable briefing. Japan is deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in Gaza since 30 March. We are appalled by the number of dead and wounded, which has increased with each passing week. We respect both the Palestinians' right to peaceful demonstrations and the Israelis' right to security. However, violence cannot be justified for any reason. It will never solve problems and will not change the behaviour of others. Japan continues to call upon all parties to exercise maximum restraint. We also reiterate that international human rights law and humanitarian law must be fully observed.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“We should make the best use of the latter, and try to develop further practices whereby we can. I have every confidence that Kuwait will contribute to the improvement of the Council's working methods as the new Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. I would like to conclude my remarks by stating that improving working methods is not the end. Reforming the composition of the Security Council to reflect the geopolitical realities of the twenty-first century can be effective in dealing with the unprecedented challenges that we face today. Japan will continue to work with all Member States towards that goal.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Penholders have the heavy responsibility of making every effort to explore the best possible outcome through an inclusive process by having face-to-face negotiations, providing sufficient time for the consideration of drafts by all members, being receptive to inputs and suggestions, or proactively reaching out to those outside of the Council with expertise, such as troop-contributing countries, the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission or regional countries. Given that, there may be cases in which urgency on the ground necessitates a flexible, expeditious process. We should not lose sight of the fact that what is most important is for the Council to take the best possible action in the timeliest manner for the sake of international peace and security. Much of what I have just said is referred to in presidential note S/2017/507.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Presidential summaries can also be useful. Secondly, the drafting process of Council outcome documents remains at the core of the Council's working methods. Any Council member with willingness and ideas should be encouraged to take the initiative. The Chairs of sanctions committees may be in a position to contribute more on the drafting of sanctions-related resolutions. Troop-contributing countries may be able to contribute on mandate renewals. Co-penholding may not solve everything, but could be explored further in practice. What is more important, I believe, is how the negotiations are conducted.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Codification and practice are mutually reinforcing and necessary to improve the working methods of the Security Council. While we were in the Council, Japan tried to tackle both. Today I would like to share a few observations from Japan's recent Council membership. First, we need to do things that may seem simple, like listening to each other - to what others say in Council meetings or consultations. We all have our national positions and important engagements, but unless we at least try to be in the room and listen to each other, effective action by the Council is less likely to be produced. In that connection, how the Council conducts its open debates may also be further explored. I would encourage the President, ifI may, to be present until the end of the open debate to listen to the views of the wider membership.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“I would like to also thank Mr. Ian Martin for his briefing today and for his tireless and ceaseless efforts to improve the working methods of the Security Council. I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency for February. I would also like to thank you and your colleagues for the kind words that you have had for the work of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions in the past two years and, in that connection, for my delegation as well. We feel that this is an important meeting and we appreciate the fact that the Council regularly listens to the views of the wider membership on its working methods. I shall follow your instructions, Mr. President, and distribute the full text of my statement and try to be concise.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“We expect that the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of International Assistance to Palestinians meeting to be held at the end of this month will provide a good opportunity to that end. Japan, for its part, will continue its engagement through its three pillars of political dialogue with the parties, confidence-building in the region and economic assistance to the Palestinians.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Desperation and frustration felt on the ground can lead to the instability of the security situation. Japan is committed to supporting the improvement of the living conditions of the people of Gaza. At the same time, we will also continue supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, which contributes to maintaining the stability of the wider region. We are concerned about the heightened tension and frustration among parties. At this critical juncture, the international community must be united in upholding a two-State solution through negotiations based on the relevant Security Council resolutions and agreements previously reached by the parties.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“The Jericho Agro Industrial Park, with Palestine and Israel's participation, as well as Japan's, has entered a new phase, expanding its scope to cover the information and communication technology sector and the facilitation of its logistics. Japan will also continue its long-standing Youth Invitation Program from Israel and the Palestinian Territories, which is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year. The spirit behind such confidence-building measures is that investment in people and enduring efforts will eventually bear fruit. Although it may seem a roundabout way to bringing about peace, we believe that those confidence-building measures contribute to creating an atmosphere conducive to meaningful negotiations. Although we welcome the resumption of electricity supply to Gaza, the humanitarian situation there remains dire.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“With regard to the Middle East peace process, His Excellency Mr. Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, visited Israel and Palestine in late December 2017. He had candid discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas, respectively. In both meetings, Minister Kono articulated Japan's unchanged position supporting a two-State solution and the premise that all issues, including the status of Jerusalem, should be resolved through negotiations among the concerned parties. Minister Kono also urged both parties to constructively engage in negotiations, and, in that context, he underscored that the role of the United States would continue to be important. In parallel with those political dialogues, Japan continues its unique confidence-building measures.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“The situation across the Middle East remains volatile. Through a long-term struggle for peace and stability in the region, we have learned that military solutions never provide a sustainable solution and that creating a political solution is the only way to bring about lasting peace and stability. Sadly, we continue to witness a surge of violence and hostile actions in the Middle East and North Africa. During its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, which ended in December 2017, Japan consistently stressed the importance of the peaceful resolution of conflicts based on the relevant Security Council resolutions and other international obligations. We continue to be committed to the maintenance of peace and security in the Middle East, and we intend to strengthen our political engagement to stabilize the region.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Our willingness to extend assistance to a self-reliant Afghanistan is underpinned by international agreements, including relevant Security Council resolutions and the Self-Reliance through Mutual Accountability Framework. As we fulfil our commitments, we look forward to seeing tangible outcomes from Afghanistan. We must see progress in the peace process in 2018, as well as in the parliamentary and district council elections. Japan will continue to do its part for a better future for Afghanistan and its people.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“It was our pleasure to have supported the capacity-building of the many experts who conducted the research and planning for that important project. The main objective of long-term Japan-United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime coordination is to establish border liaison offices on drugs and crime and train drug enforcement agents. We believe that trainees from Central Asia and Afghanistan will play key roles in preventing and countering violent extremism in the region. Japan will continue those initiatives. I believe that the stakeholders participating in today's debate are united in supporting Afghanistan because a stable and prosperous Afghanistan is not only of interest to the region, but also to the entire international community.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“Japan calls on Afghanistan and other regional stakeholders to be united in seeking tangible outcomes in the second round of the Kabul Process, to take place in February. In our efforts to address the security-development nexus in Afghanistan and Central Asia, Japan has been paying particular attention to the development of human resources. We have repeatedly emphasized our belief that Afghanistan's potential and its human resources can lay the foundation for economic development and self-reliance and enhance the capability of future Government operations. In September 2017, Afghanistan celebrated the launch of work on the new Kabul City, where we expect more than 250,000 residential units to be built over the next 30 years.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“The discussion about the mandate renewal will be held mainly by Council members, but Japan hopes that the voices of various stakeholders with great interest in today's discussion will also be considered. Japan has been engaged in efforts to resolve various problems facing Afghanistan and Central Asia. We are striving to achieve sustainable peace and development in that region. It is regrettable that the security situation in Afghanistan is still volatile, despite enormous efforts by the Afghan Government and assistance from the international community, and that it poses a threat to Central Asia. Japan's position that only genuine progress on an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process will be able to provide significant security improvements remains unchanged.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate immediately following the Security Council mission to Afghanistan, which was realized under Kazakhstan's strong initiative. I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. The Secretary-General's visit to Kabul in June 2017 and the strategic review were both important milestones in developing the relationship between Afghanistan and the United Nations. We appreciate the excellent efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in fulfilling its existing mandate. However, the emphasis on peace and conflict, which the review encourages, will require some changes in UNAMA's configuration.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“As we end our presidency, I know that I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of Kazakhstan good luck in the month of January. I would like, on behalf of the Council, to express the sincere appreciation to the six outgoing members, namely, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay. I commend their hard work and contributions during their terms on the Security Council. The meeting rose at 2.30pm.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. Before adjourning the meeting, as this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of December, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of Japan to the members of the Council, especially the Permanent Representatives and their respective staff, and to the Secretariat for all the support they have given us. It has been a busy month indeed, and one in which we rallied to consensus on several important issues within our purview. We could not have done it alone and without the hard work, support and positive contributions of every delegation and the representatives of the Secretariat, as well as of all relevant conference service officers, interpreters and security staff.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“In order to make North Korea realize the determination of the international community to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, all members of the United Nations must renew their commitment to fully implementing the existing Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 2371 (2017) and 2375 92017), and the resolution just adopted today. Japan looks forward to continuing to work closely with relevant partners and all other Member States to reach a comprehensive solution to the problems related to North Korea. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the representative of the Republic of Korea.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“Operative paragraph 28 also clearly states that "if the Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducts a further nuclear test or a launch of a ballistic missile system capable of reaching intercontinental ranges or contributing to the development of a ballistic missile system capable of such ranges, then the Security Council will take action to restrict further the export to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of petroleum". Let me reiterate again that North Korea can make a choice towards a peaceful, diplomatic solution. If North Korea wants peace and security, it needs to demonstrate its sincere commitment and concrete measures for the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, comply fully with the relevant Security Council resolutions and Joint Statement of the six-Party Talks, and come back to the table for meaningful dialogue.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“Today's resolution exemplifies the serious, collective will of the international community that we will continue to put maximum pressure on North Korea until it shows seriousness and takes concrete actions toward the goal of denuclearization. In this regard, operative paragraph 28 of the resolution clearly states that the Council "shall keep the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's actions under continuous review and is prepared to strengthen, modify, suspend or lift the measures as maybe needed in light ofthe Democratic People's Republic of Korea's compliance".”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“Today, by adopting resolution 2397 (2017), the Security Council sends a clear signal to North Korea that the continuation of its nuclear and missile development can never be tolerated, including the third ballistic missile launch - the longest to date, with a range of an intercontinental ballistic missile - on 29 November. Resolution 2397 (2017) will further strengthen the sanctions measures against North Korea, which were already at an unprecedented level. The new impactful measures include the reduction of the refined petroleum cap by 89 per cent since January this year, commitment to future oil reductions in case of North Korea's further provocations, repatriation of all North Korean workers within 24 months and additional restrictions of export and import with North Korea.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. Japan welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2397 (2017). We would like to express our great appreciation to the leadership of the United States, which made this possible. We also thank all other members of the Council for their support. At the ministerial meeting held on 15 December, over which Foreign Minister Kono presided (see S/PV.8137), the Security Council made it clear to the world that the international community would never accept a nuclear-armed North Korea.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2397 (2017). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Republic of Korea to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/1092, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source
“I sincerely hope that views and proposals raised by Council members today will lead to discussions and concrete actions in 2018. That is how we will be able to institutionalize a virtuous loop of training and capacity-building and deployment within the United Nations system. Japan will continue to be committed to this collective endeavour to fill the gap by contributing in discussions in New York and providing tangible support to troop- and police-contributing countries. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 5.50 pm.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“The Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations and the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations can also be utilized. I propose that the Working Group and the Special Committee organize a joint session to take stock of existing efforts and pledges, identify challenges and share ideas for improvements. Tangible contributions and assistance by Member States are also vital. Japan welcomes the Secretary- General's letter recommending the expansion of the Triangular Partnership Project to include additional geographical regions and additional enabling capabilities. This month Japan decided to provide further support to the United Nations Signals Academy. Japan will further enhance training and capacity- building support in countries of the Indo-Pacific region which spreads from the Asia-Pacific to Africa.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“The ongoing United Nations reform should result in a more effective working relationship between the Secretariat Headquarters and the missions. Through United Nations reform, fragmentation within the Secretariat should be eliminated, and nimble communication between the Secretariat and the missions should be enhanced. There should be increased synergy in the area of training and capacity- building between New York and the missions. The United Nations is not the only actor that is called to address the capabilities gaps. Filling the gaps must be a collective effort by the wider community of Member States. Many good examples were shared in the 2017 United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Conference held in Vancouver.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“To ensure that training and capacity-building happens, successful matchmaking by the Secretariat between providers and recipients is essential. Not only the Secretariat but also missions on the ground can play a role in ensuring the linkage between training and capacity-building and deployments. Missions can contribute to identifying training and capacity-building requirements from their experience on the ground and report them to New York. A mission review provides a good opportunity for recommendations from the field. The Council should consider including in the mandate of a mission review an evaluation what the Secretariat and missions can do to address the specific gaps ofthe mission under review.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Keita for her briefing. Japan appreciates the efforts by the Secretariat to compile the recommendations contained in the letter of the Secretary-General. This year the Council has had several meetings on peacekeeping, including the open debate on reform of United Nations peacekeeping operations (S/PV.8051), in which resolution 2378 (2017) was adopted, under Ethiopia's presidency. It has been repeatedly emphasized that there are persistent force generation, capacities and capabilities gaps. Japan believes that training and capacity-building are important tools to fill the gaps. In particular, training and capacity- building need to be well linked to actual deployments of troop- and police-contributing countries.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l7/ 1077, which contains a letter dated 18 December 2017 from the Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration. I now give the floor to Ms. Keita.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8150 (2017) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today's meeting. I thank Council members for their valuable contributions to this statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2017/27. The meeting rose at 3.55 pm.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8149 (2017) · source
“Japan is always ready to work closely with other countries to enhance their capacities. We must unite against FTFs, including returning and relocating FTFs, by implementing this resolution. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 3.50 pm.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. I would like to express my gratitude to the United States for its leadership in creating thw important and timely resolution 2396 (2017), addressing foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs), in particular returning and relocating FTFs. Japan is pleased to have co-sponsored the resolution. Resolution 2396 (2017) will promote the use of Advanced Passenger Information, Passenger Name Records and biometric data. It will also the promote the connection of INTERPOL databases to airports and border checkpoints. Sharing data not only among countries but also among agencies within each country will strengthen our collective ability to address FTFs. I stress the importance of moving from adoption to implementation.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. Infavour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay. The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2396 (2017). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/1051, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Albania, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, the Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Uruguay.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives ofAlbania, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Eritrea, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, the Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tunisia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to participate in this meeting.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8148 (2017) · source
“We are providing support to allow Afghans to fight poverty not with poppies but with the revival of their legitimate agricultural sector. We believe that Afghanistan's expanded agricultural productivity allows it to export products to neighbouring countries, thereby strengthening regional cooperation. Afghanistan possesses the potential for self- reliance. The Council and the international community are committed to extending support for Afghanistan in its efforts to move towards peace and stability and to undertake institution-building and development. We should strive to see that commitment implemented and help provide for a better future for Afghanistan and its people. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“Japan is aware of UNAMA's potential role in the peace process. However, we do not see unity among regional stakeholders on this issue and are worried that the lack of common understanding may exacerbate the environment for the Afghan Government in advancing the peace process. Therefore, Japan hopes that the second round of the Kabul process in February next year will yield tangible steps and clarify the role of UNAMA in the peace process. Today's briefing by the Director-General of UNODC was alarming. Opium poppy cultivation and illicit trafficking of opiates fuel instability and violent extremism. Japan has been cooperating with the UNODC and some Member States on counter-narcotics and will continue such efforts.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“It was noteworthy that Special Representative Yamamoto used the phrase "Afghan-led and Afghan- owned" in the context not only of the peace process, but also of the electoral preparations. Japan will extend the necessary support for such Afghan-led and Afghan-owned elections. Meanwhile, on the timing, we strongly call on the Government of Afghanistan to hold parliamentary and district council elections in 2018. Sadly, the briefing by Special Representative Yamamoto today again revealed the harsh and volatile security situations in Afghanistan. In the short term, the tireless efforts of the Afghan security forces to push back the Taliban and conduct anti-terrorism operations are crucial, but in the long run only genuine progress on an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process will be able to provide significant security improvements.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source