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1. “Japan has been actively supporting local peacebuilding efforts in Libya, such as capacity- and institution-building, economic and social development and local reconciliation. These activities aim to help consolidate peace and stability from the local level. We have prioritized contributions to the Stabilization Facility for Libya, which is led by the Government of National Accord, and we are considering further peacebuilding assistance. I would like to conclude by reiterating Japan's strong commitment to helping the Libyans overcome their challenges. The Libyan Political Agreement remains the only viable framework for Libya's transitional period, and we will continue to work in close coordination with the international community for its success.”

   2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

2. “At the same time, in order for the year- long process to maintain its momentum and eventually bear fruit, the Council should not only be supporting dialogues among influential political figures, but must also consider how to strengthen the confidence and support of the Libyan people in the process. In order to build the confidence of the people in the ongoing political process, the provision of basic public services and enhancement of the capacity of the Government of National Accord and local Governments are essential. Assistance to internally displaced persons is also much needed. We appreciate the action plan, as well as the presidential statement that followed (S/PRST/2417/ 19), recognizing the need to address these issues in parallel with the political process.”

   2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

3. “The important thing is to maintain the momentum of the dialogue in order to complete the transition, and that should be driven by the will of the Libyan people. The Council should support the process by providing the necessary assistance. In particular, parties that have influence over relevant actors should contribute to containing any action that may negatively impact the process. Japan's Foreign Minister Kono directly conveyed Japan's readiness to support the Libyan-owned process to Foreign Minister Siala when they met in September. Reflecting this commitment, we are now considering relocating our embassy to Tunis so that we can more closely follow the situation on the ground and strengthen cooperation with relevant countries and organizations.”

   2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

4. “I would like to begin by welcoming the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Ghassan Salame, and to thank him and Ambassador Skoog for their informative briefings. I would also warmly welcome His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Siala to the Council. Japan reiterates its support for the ongoing process among the Libyan people, in accordance with the action plan presented by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in September. We support the Special Representative's efforts to advance the process. The window of opportunity must be seized now. We are all aware that the negotiations will not be easy and that they will occasionally experience some bumps along the road.”

   2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

5. “The sad reality of chemical-weapons use in Syria continues, demonstrated most recently by the fact- finding mission's report on the use of sarin in Ltamenah in March. Until all perpetrators have been identified, the work of the JIM. should continue.”

   2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source

6. “The first is to continue to confirm the verification and destruction of chemical-weapons facilities. The second is to prevent the further use of chemical weapons. The third is to ensure accountability for the use of chemical weapons and to prevent impunity. The JIM. is vitally important for those three tasks, particularly the latter two. To put it another way, we rely on the JIM's continued work in order for the Council to be able to meet its own responsibilities. Japan takes note of various discussions on strengthening or improving the work of the JIM. We believe that, if necessary, the Secretary-General can play a role in identifying any possible improvements. In any event, the JIM. should not halt its operations while enhancing its capabilities.”

   2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source

7. “in 2015 through resolution 2235 (2015), since the OPCW fact-finding mission was not mandated to attribute responsibility for the use of chemical weapons. Although Japan was not a member of the Council at that time, we welcomed the commencement of the JIM's work on accountability for the use of chemical weapons. In line with the seventh report of the Mechanism presented by Mr. Mulet today (S/2017/904, annex), Japan acknowledges that the Mechanism has identified to the greatest extent feasible that the Syrian Arab Republic and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant are perpetrators of the illegal use of such weapons. Japan continues to have confidence in the expertise, impartiality and professionalism of the JIM, which are reflected in the seventh report. The Council has three main tasks with respect to chemical weapons in Syria.”

   2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source

8. “As High Representative Nakamitsu noted, 25 out of 27 chemical-weapon-production facilities have been destroyed under resolution 2118 (2013). That verification and destruction process should continue for the remaining two facilities. At the same time, we also heard from the High Representative that cooperation from the Syrian Government remains insufficient. As a party to the Chemical Weapons Convention and in order to maintain and strengthen the non-proliferation regime for weapons of mass destruction, Japan calls on the Government of Syria to constructively engage with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). In the context ofthe Syrian chemical-weapons issue, the Council established an important tool, namely, the JIM. The Council established the JIM.”

   2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source

9. “I thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, and Mr. Edmond Mulet, Head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), for their briefings. The use of chemical weapons is entirely unacceptable under any circumstances. There is full agreement within the Security Council on that point, and it is shared by the entire international community. The fact that chemical weapons have been used multiple times in Syria, resulting in the deaths of numerous civilians, is extremely serious and represents a challenge to international peace and security. The Security Council has played an important role in addressing chemical weapons in Syria.”

   2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8090 (2017) · source

10. “During its Council presidency in December, Japan hopes to round out this year's discussions by holding a meeting on effective and efficient training and capacity-building based on the report of the Secretary- General mandated by resolution 2378 (2017). The year 2018, in turn, will be the year to translate our various discussions and resolutions into concrete results in the field - a goal shared with the Secretary-General's reforms. Interaction with the wider United Nations membership will be key to our success. Japan looks forward to actively supporting those efforts.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

11. “The primary objective of the mandate of MINUSMA is to support the Government's efforts for the gradual restoration and extension of State authority, including the Malian police. Japan has been providing capacity-building assistance to the Malian police, in cooperation with the United Nations police. Regarding UNAMID, we look forward to the ongoing efforts of the Mission's police to strengthen local police to undertake protection of civilians tasks, as well as for the safe and voluntary return of internally displaced persons as the Mission's drawdown progresses. We hope that in so doing, UNAMID will continue to set new standards for dealing with gender- related issues.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

12. “The support of MINUSTAH to the Haitian National Police provided a successful example of the role of policing based on national ownership. MINUSTAH adapted to changing circumstances on the ground through community violence-reduction initiatives, while supporting police capacity-building, improved criminal justice procedures, joint patrols and the development of the 2017-2021 strategic plan. The transition to MINUJUSTH also serves as a model for how United Nations peacekeeping missions should adapt as a country's needs change as part of an eventual exit strategy. The briefing provided by Mr. Yacouba reminds us that the role of police in MINUSMA is vital. Due to the growing security threat in Mali, we tend to focus on the Malian defence and security forces, but security and justice cannot be delivered by them alone.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

13. “Resolution 2382 (2017), which we adopted today, also follows the important work of 2014 on the rule of law, good governance and oversight of security institutions through resolution 2151 (2014), on security sector reform, and resolution 2185 (2014), on policing. We have had a series of discussions on peacekeeping in the Chamber this year. We have had good discussions, and Japan believes that it is time to move from proposals to action. Today's resolution will provide important guidance on the way ahead. All of the missions represented today offer important lessons and insights. I would first like to highlight Haiti, since the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) successfully completed its operations last month.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

14. “I would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and the Police Commissioners of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) for sharing their experiences with us today. I also express my heartfelt appreciation to all peacekeepers for their contribution in the face of severe challenges on the ground. We welcome today's discussion as part of the Council's broader focus throughout the year on making peacekeeping operations as effective as possible through better mandates, capabilities and force generation.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

15. “Japan will continue to work within and outside the Security Council to secure peace and prevent the recurrence of conflict, which is a major cause of refugees. At the same time, Japan intends to continue its assistance in the areas of humanitarian assistance and development cooperation to ensure effective collaboration in those areas. Japan will learn from its experience and hopes to work with the international community, especially through closer cooperation with UNHCR, for the delivery of effective assistance.”

    2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

16. “The role of the Security Council, together with the Peacebuilding Commission, is crucial to supporting the political process for peace and to complete this nexus. Lasting solutions for the refugee issue cannot be achieved solely through emergency humanitarian assistance. Supporting the self-reliance of refugees is necessary for the day when, through the political process, the time comes for them to repatriate or resettle. When a humanitarian crisis ends and refugees return to their home countries, providing seamless assistance - such as peacebuilding for reconstruction and stabilization, poverty reduction and economic development for stabilization and prevention of the recurrence of conflict - is essential.”

    2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

17. “Japan places importance on UNHCR's efforts to apply the Comprehensive Refugee Re sponse Framework. The Framework will be an important element of the global compact on refugees, which will be adopted next year. We see the Framework as an initiative that in line with the humanitarian-development nexus, which Japan firmly supports. Based on that idea, Japan carried out projects in the areas of humanitarian assistance and development cooperation in collaboration with various actors, including UNHCR, in places such as Uganda, Iraq and Turkey. At the same time, we also pay further attention to the Framework from the View point of adding another important element to the humanitarian- development nexus: peace, something on which Japan places increasing importance.”

    2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

18. “We believe such educational opportunities will not only serve as a complementary pathway for the vulnerable populations, but will also contribute to building the capacity of today's youth, who will be rebuilding Syria tomorrow. Japan places importance on activities to ease the pain suffered by the Syrian people due to the long-lasting conflict and to build resilience in their communities. The situation of refugees and displaced people in Myanmar and Bangladesh is a serious concern for the international community. To address the situation, Japan increased its emergency grand aid to $4 million in September, in addition to the $12 million contribution already made earlier this year through international organizations, including UNHCR, which has been assisting those affected by the current situation.”

    2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

19. “There is a greater need for a strengthened response to refugees. As of October, Japan has contributed approximately $150 million to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which includes emergency-grant aid to Myanmar and Bangladesh, as well as to the Middle East and Africa. As for the humanitarian crisis in Syria, although the Security Council has been tackling the situation in that country for six years, there has been no substantial improvement. Considering the critical situation of refugees from Syria, Japan has delivered assistance to host communities through the United Nations. Japan has also accepted Syrian students, helping them to continue their studies in Japan.”

    2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

20. “First of all, I would like to join others in congratulating Italy on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. It has our full support. I would also like to express my sympathies to the victims of the attack in lower Manhattan. It is a stark reminder that terrorist attacks can happen anywhere and against anybody. I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for his comprehensive briefing. The role of the Security Council is to work to achieve peace and security in the world, but we are continually reminded that humanitarian issues, including the refugee issue, need to occupy a large portion of the Council's attention. As Mr. Grandi's briefing illustrated, we are currently seeing an increase in the severity of the humanitarian crisis.”

    2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

21. “Together with other Member States, international organizations and civil society, Japan will continue to make efforts to implement the commitments, to the betterment of the future of children all over the world.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

22. “Employment training was provided to approximately 1,000 former child soldiers, and about 10,000 children affected by conflicts have undergone psychological therapy. A campaign to stop sexual violence against children was carried out as well. In the past 20 years, since the mandate ofthe Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict was set, various frameworks and guidelines have been established to improve the situations of children affected by armed conflicts and to protect Children from the influence of conflicts. It is with great regret that I am obliged once again to stress the importance of implementation on the ground. No child should live in fear of attacks; nor should they fight on the front lines of armed conflicts.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

23. “In most cases, it is difficult to expect the States affected by armed conflicts to cope with the reintegration of children by themselves. It is indispensable that the international community support conflict-affected States through funding and sharing good practices. In that context, Japan has been contributing to international organizations working in Africa, the Middle East and Asia to support the social reintegration of child soldiers and to protect and empower children. In the Central African Republic, for instance, approximately 6,000 to 10,000 children were part of the armed forces in 2013. By 2016, thanks to the efforts of UNICEF, 4,000 child soldiers had been liberated. Japan provided $2 million in 2015 to provide assistance to those children.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

24. “Today, regrettably, we still see children fighting on the front lines of armed conflicts. In fact, the number of child soldiers is increasing due to the rise of Violent extremism and of non-State armed groups. Children can never recover the time they spent as soldiers. It is a regrettable reality that the reintegration of former child soldiers into society is difficult due to social stigma, as children who have been forced to participate in fighting are often treated as perpetrators. Those children often lack the psychosocial support they need to successfully reintegrate themselves into society. Programmes to support those children must address their unique needs, as such vulnerable children often lack the knowledge and experience to make appropriate decisions on their own.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

25. “Japan is of the strong belief that the monitoring and reporting mechanism established in accordance with resolution 1612 (2005) is key to improving the situation. Without the analysis of the information by the Office of Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Member States are prevented from understanding the situation on the ground and taking the appropriate measures. Japan will continue to support the activities of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the child protection officers in the field. Ten years ago, 58 countries, including Japan, adopted the Paris Principles under the initiative of France, showing our collective commitment to end child recruitment, release child soldiers and bring former child soldiers back into society.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

26. “I would like to express my appreciation to France for its initiative in convening today's debate. I thank the briefers for their briefings. I am especially indebted to Mr. Mubin Shaikh for sharing with us his own experience and insights. Japan associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict. The latest report (S/2017/821) of the Secretary- General states that the situation of children in armed conflicts continues to be grim. According to the report, in 2016 there were at least 4,000 verified Violations affecting children by Government forces, and more than 11,500 verified Violations by a range of non-State armed groups. Those numbers would be much greater if we were to count unverified cases.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

27. “We would particularly like to highlight the International Ministerial Conference on Border Management and Border Communities in the Sahel, convened in March 2016 under the auspices of the G-5 Sahel States with the support of United Nations Development Programme and Japan. The Conference resulted in the Bamako declaration, in which the G-5 Sahel States called for development-focused efforts in border communities, with particular emphasis on young people and conflict prevention. The G-5 Sahel States will continue to need international and United Nations support in order to implement those development priorities and enhance social cohesion and community security, particularly in border communities. In the short term, the Joint Force will focus on combating terrorism and organized crime, and we appreciate its important work.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

28. “With those principles in mind, Japan has provided approximately $1.3 billion in development and humanitarian assistance to the Sahel since 2013, both bilaterally and multilaterally, within the framework of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development. Those efforts promote development and security institutions, thereby weakening the influence ofterrorist and criminal groups. They include activities as diverse as supporting laws on migrant smuggling in the Niger and terrorist financing in Burkina Faso, developing human rights-compliant criminal justice responses to terrorism in Chad and enhancing border controls in Mauritania and Mali.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

29. “By that I mean chronic underdevelopment, inadequate local governance and State institutions and a lack of education and job opportunities, particularly for young people, all of which open the door to exploitation by terrorist groups and organized crime. The Secretary-General's report, the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, the African Union Strategy for the Sahel Region, and the Peacebuilding Commission all identify the same problems. In essence, human security is at stake. Addressing these root causes in a comprehensive manner is at the core of conflict prevention and sustaining peace. That is not easy and it takes time, but there are no shortcuts to this approach. As the Secretary-General has noted, the Joint Force must be paired with deeper reflection on development and institutions.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

30. “Indeed, throughout the year, we have reaffirmed that the nexus between peace and security and humanitarian concerns and development requires an integrated and preventive response. The Sahel is facing a growing threat. Japan commends the efforts by the G-5 Sahel States and France to counter terrorism. We also believe that preventive efforts will be needed to mitigate the threat in the future. As the Council observed during its mission, security-focused and short-term measures alone will not bring about lasting stability. We need a sharper focus on addressing the root causes of the conflicts that bedevil Sahel countries in both cross- border and local contexts.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

31. “Today I would like to point out that such discussions should take into account all aspects of the situation, including broader societal transformations, which the G-5 Sahel Joint Force is meant to support. Lasting security in the Sahel is ultimately a function of political, social and economic development. That was clear during the Council's recent mission to the Sahel, which focused on the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, the political foundation for our current and future work on Mali and the other G-5 Sahel States. That is in line with the emphasis of resolution 2359 (2017) on pursuing counter-terrorism efforts in the region with a View to supporting the Peace Agreement.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

32. “I thank you, Sir, for convening today's important meeting. I also thank today's briefers for their insightful and powerful statements, as well as the leaders of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) for their initiative and commitment. I especially appreciate the presence here today of His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, and his participation in today's discussion. Japan thanks the Secretary-General for his report (S/2017/869), issued in accordance with resolution 2359 (2017). We look forward to participating actively in discussions on possible United Nations support to the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel, recommendations for which were presented in the report.”

    2017-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8080 (2017) · source

33. “We were pleased to join the collective effort to support the Department of Field Support's senior women talent pipeline project. In that connection, we will hold an outreach seminar for the project in Tokyo this very weekend, inviting potential senior women candidates. Improving the gender-responsiveness of peacekeeping missions will contribute significantly to eliminating sexual exploitation and abuses by peacekeeping personnel. Finally, in the wake of UN-Women's HeForShe Champion movement, we should note the importance of mobilizing men's active engagement in efforts to establish gender parity and the equality and empowerment of women, which of course includes the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. Japan will continue to work with members of the Council and the United Nations to promote that agenda further.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

34. “For example, Japan supported UN-Women's technical training on peacebuilding, mediation and conflict prevention for 230 women through the Peace Support Training Centre in Kenya in 2016, which significantly changed the mindset of the whole community, including its male leaders, and promoted women's participation in traditionally male-dominated local peacebuilding committees. It genuinely helped to mitigate tensions between communities. Making a peacekeeping mission as gender- responsive as possible is directly linked to its success. It is key to the consolidation of peace on the ground. The United Nations system-wide strategy on gender parity is an excellent guide and, needless to say, we must ensure its full implementation. Pooling and training mission staff are crucial.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

35. “Past experience has shown that women's effective participation and influence in the peace negotiation process are closely linked to the eventual achievement of sustained peace. In that regard, I commend the efforts of the regional networks of women mediators in the African, Nordic and Mediterranean regions, a subject that the representative of Italy already touched on. Japan is ready to work to apply this positive trend to other regions, including Asia. Training is central to our efforts.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

36. “We also continue to be one of the top donors to the team of experts of the Office of Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and we affirm our ongoing support for their work. According to the World Bank, as many as 90 per cent of conflicts between 2000 to 2009 were relapses. Women's meaningful participation and leadership are key to preventing conflict, sustaining peace and avoiding relapses into conflict. Today I will focus on the areas of peace negotiations and peacekeeping missions, in which Japan has been actively involved and has some expertise. While the reality represented by the reported figures is a stark one for both areas, we strongly believe in their potential to drive the women and peace and security agenda significantly forward.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

37. “The second was increasing our financial support to UN- Women and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. The third was investing in developing human resources and the education of displaced women. We like to think that Japan has faithfully fulfilled those promises. This year we completed the first evaluation report on our national action plan, and are steadily implementing its commitments. Our cooperation with UN-Women is growing. In 2016, Japan became its second-largest contributor, with those contributions largely directed at efforts to support human-resource development and education for displaced women in the Middle East and Africa.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

38. “I would first like to thank the presidency of France for convening today's meeting on a very important topic. I am also grateful to all the briefers for their very insightful and powerful statements. Despite the fact that 17 years have passed since the Security Council's adoption of its landmark resolution 1325 (2000), the normative framework has still not been fully put in place. Exactly two years ago, in October 2015, some 100 countries announced their commitment to promoting the women and peace and security agenda. We were one of them, of course. At the time, Japan made a number of commitments that included, first, our determination to steadily implement our national action plan and ensure its effective monitoring.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

39. “It is the responsibility of the international community and indeed of all humanity to ensure accountability for the use of chemical weapons. It is therefore important that the Security Council decide to extend the mandate of the Joint Investigative Mechanism.”

    2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

40. “Several cases of alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria remain unresolved and the work of the Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) is clearly not over. The continued role of the JIM. is essential to ensuring accountability. Japan supported draft resolution S/2017/884, submitted by the United States, because we believe that it makes sense to ensure the continuity of the work of the JIM. through the extension of its current mandate. I listened very carefully to statements made by the representatives of Russia and Bolivia. It is unfortunate that the Mechanism's mandate was not renewed today. At the same time, I understand that Russia and Bolivia do not oppose the renewal of the mandate as such. Japan has full confidence in the Mechanism's expertise, impartiality and professionalism.”

    2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

41. “In addition, the same report informs us that some individuals subject to travel ban are reportedly present in countries outside of Iran. Japan emphasizes the need for the comprehensive implementation of both nuclear-related and non-nuclear aspects of the resolution. I began today's statement by noting that the Security Council has made little progress on Middle East issues during Japan's current term. This is not to discredit the important achievements of the Council over the years or the role it can play in the days ahead. Japan, together with other members of the Council and the international community, will remain actively engaged on the challenges facing the Middle East.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

42. “The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which verifies and monitors the implementation of commitment under this agreement, issued a statement last week that nuclear- related commitments undertaken by Iran under the JCPOA were being implemented. The statement also noted that the IAEA had had access to all locations it needed to visit thus far. Such words are encouraging. At the same time, the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), which endorses the JCPOA, is an important responsibility of all Member States. Japan believes that ballistic missile launches by Iran are inconsistent with the resolution. The June report (S/2017/515) of the Secretary-General on resolution 2231 (2015) calls upon Iran to refrain from launching ballistic missiles, which escalates regional tensions.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

43. “Violence is fundamentally incompatible with the peaceful resolution of conflicts and leads to bitter exchanges of rhetoric and response. It is heartbreaking to think of people on the ground directly facing this situation. Mindful of resolution 2334 (2016), Japan would like to reiterate that issues of violence and settlements must be addressed to reverse the negative trend undermining a two-State solution. The implementation of multilateral agreements and Security Council resolutions is equally important to issues pertaining to Iran. Japan supports the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which contributes to the international non-proliferation regime and regional stability.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

44. “The economic development of Palestine provides an important basis upon which a viable Palestinian State and Israel can coexist in peace and prosperity. Japan's assistance will not only promote the resilience of Palestine's communities and improve economic conditions, but it will also promote confidence-building among the relevant parties. We are convinced that these measures will contribute to creating an environment conducive to a two- State solution. Unfortunately, the two-State solution continues to be undermined by the issues of settlements and violence, often leading to a chain of negative reactions. Settlement activities are in violation of international law and physically erode the possibility of a two- State solution. They must be fully frozen.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

45. “Japan believes that achieving effective governance by the Palestinian Authority in Gaza is essential for preventing conflict and making progress in the peace process. At the same time, the reunification of Gaza and the West Bank should first and foremost alleviate the humanitarian crisis that affects every facet of life in Gaza. Last month, during the high-level week at the General Assembly, Foreign Minister Kono announced $20 million in additional aid to Gaza and the West Bank, including food aid and the development of a sewage network. To assist Palestine's development efforts, Japan is seeking to upgrade the Corridor for Peace and Prosperity initiative, contributing to capacity-building at border facilities and facilitating the distribution of goods.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

46. “On the Middle East peace process, Japan continues to support a two-State solution based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps, which will achieve peaceful coexistence between a viable Palestinian State and Israel, with secure and recognized borders. Japan emphasizes that this should be reached through negotiations based on relevant Security Council resolutions, the Quartet road map, the agreements previously reached by the parties and the Arab Peace Initiative. An important step has been taken to mend the division between the West Bank and Gaza. Japan appreciates Egypt's efforts, in particular, and welcomes the move towards the Palestinian Authority assuming its responsibilities in Gaza. We hope that the agreement between Fatah and Hamas will be implemented in a timely manner.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

47. “This will be the last time Japan will make a statement in an open debate on the Middle East during its two-year term as a member of the Security Council. Unfortunately, the Security Council has made little progress in the Middle East peace process or pressing regional issues in the Middle East region, including Syria and Yemen. Japan has consistently stressed the importance of the peaceful resolution of conflicts, the need to fully implement Security Council resolutions and other international commitments, and the need to generate confidence in a region where mutual distrust is prevalent. Japan has continued its sustained efforts, focusing on the importance of humanitarian assistance and social resilience.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

48. “While the August presidential statement focused on four countries, more are suffering from severe food insecurity. The presidential statement requests the Secretary-General to provide early warning when a conflict that has devastating humanitarian consequences and hinders an effective humanitarian response has the potential to lead to an outbreak of famine. We continue to count on the efforts of the Secretary-General in that regard so that we can act swiftly and effectively to address the risk of famine and link our efforts to the goal of achieving long-term peace and security.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

49. “We believe that such assistance will facilitate and stabilize South Sudan's development when its refugees return home, thereby contributing to its peacebuilding and conflict-prevention capacities in the future. As a first step to exercising this approach to famine response, Japan has decided to provide a new emergency- aid grant in December, totalling $11 million, to South Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, and north-eastern Nigeria. It will be used for capacity-building assistance to the local people for pest control and monitoring nutrition, for example, along with urgent humanitarian assistance. Japan will enhance measures with the humanitarian development and peace nexus in mind, with the aim of helping countries suffering from famine to overcome their humanitarian crises and achieve sustaining peace.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

50. “Together with urgent humanitarian assistance, Japan provides development cooperation aimed at promoting mid-to-long-term self-reliance. In the post-conflict phase, we will also supply peacebuilding and conflict- prevention assistance, as well as assistance for poverty reduction and economic development. For example, in Uganda, which is taking in a large number of South Sudanese refugees, Japan is providing, along with urgent humanitarian assistance, projects in the areas of technical assistance with rice farming and vocational training through the Japan International Cooperation Agency and international organizations. That synergy for projects is designed to promote refugees' self- reliance and support host communities, as well as helping refugees prepare for a smooth repatriation.”

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