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1. “Furthermore, they impede effective humanitarian access to those most desperately in need of help, and in some cases, starvation has become a part of deliberate strategies to gain or maintain political control or military advantage. I would like to stress once again that the Council must address such problems and contribute to the mitigation, resolution and, ifpossible, the prevention of food crises. For that, we need to enable a more robust short and long-term response. The international community must enhance measures to address the root causes of conflicts, not only by making post-conflict responses but also by focusing more on preventing conflicts and their recurrence. To this end, Japan emphasizes the nexus between humanitarian efforts, development and peace.”

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

2. “Ijoin others in thanking the Secretary-General for his insightful briefing. I would also like to express my appreciation to the United Nations for holding a high-level event on famine prevention and response together with the World Bank in New York last month. Japan is deeply concerned about the continued serious state of food insecurity in Yemen, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and other countries. The swift delivery of humanitarian assistance is crucial to people suffering from famine. Regrettably, as the Council emphasized through its presidential statement in August (S/PRST/2017/14), conflict and violence are major causes of the food insecurity in most of the cases we are discussing today. Conflicts destroy livelihoods and human food production, force people to flee and hamper food distribution.”

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

3. “Given that the Secretary-General's 90-day report, as mandated by resolution 2378 (2017), is due by the end of the year, Japan is prepared to follow up on the topic during its presidency in December.”

   2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

4. “We should also explore whether the potential exists for making further use of the Strategic Force Generation Cell and the PCRS in that regard. Effective and efficient training and capacity- building measures can be achieved only through cooperation among four actors - the Council, troop-contributing countries, the Secretariat and potential donor countries. Japan has already launched discussions in that regard, including with Canada and Bangladesh. We co-hosted a preparatory meeting in August with Bangladesh in advance of the 2017 United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Meeting in Vancouver. Effective and efficient training and capacity- building will enable better force generation efforts, and ultimately a better performance by peacekeepers.”

   2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

5. “We note that, while force generation efforts by the Secretariat are cross-cutting in nature, as demonstrated by the PCRS, capacity-building has remained largely the focus of troop-contributing countries (TCCS), with occasional donor country support. Those efforts have so far been bilateral and could benefit from a cross- cutting and coordinated approach. The successful force generation conference for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali earlier this year offers a positive model and could be expanded to all other missions as a best practice. Further involvement on the part of the Secretariat could also be helpful. It could play a more active role in matchmaking between potential troop-contributing countries and supporters who can help TCCs prepare for challenges on the ground.”

   2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

6. “The role of the Secretariat, which oversees the force generation process to implement Council mandates, is key in minimizing those gaps. Several efforts have been made, including the establishment of the Strategic Force Generation and Capability Planning Cell and the Peacekeeping Capacity Readiness System (PCRS). Japan welcomes those initiatives and urges the Secretariat to continue to undertake realistic, cross- mission efforts that help missions adapt to realities on the ground. Successful force generation is about deploying peacekeepers with the right capabilities at the right time. Japan emphasizes that effective and efficient training and capacity-building are essential. Japan underlines the call in resolution 2378 (2017) for the Secretary-General to provide recommendations on a mechanism to address training and capacity-building.”

   2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

7. “I would like to focus today on two key points: first, on the significance of force generation and, secondly, on how effective and efficient training and capacity-building can improve force generation. Force generation is closely linked with the Council's responsibility for overseeing the success of mission mandates. The gaps that we see today between actual and desired capabilities of peacekeepers in some areas are detrimental to achieving success. The report (see S/2015/446) of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations indicates that the capability issue is one of the various challenges in force generation, while resolution 2378 (2017), adopted in September, also stresses the need to address the issue of capability gaps.”

   2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

8. “I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix, Ambassador Momen of Bangladesh and Ambassador Blanchard of Canada for their briefings. We are grateful to the French presidency for convening today's timely debate, which follows a series of related discussions throughout the year that demonstrate the Security Council's seriousness in strengthening peacekeeping as one of the most important activities of the United Nations. I would like to express special appreciation to Ambassador Fode' Seek and Ambassador Nikki Haley for convening a special meeting of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations at the Permanent Representative level two days ago. It provided us with an excellent and unique opportunity for Council members and troop- contributing countries to get together for an in-depth discussion.”

   2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

9. “Japan will support the efforts of the Government of Myanmar to address the human rights and humanitarian conditions on the ground.”

   2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

10. “Furthermore, as Foreign Minister Kono pledged last week, Japan has decided to provide up to $4 million in emergency assistance for those affected by recent incidents in Myanmar and the people who have fled to Bangladesh. Japan was encouraged by the commitment, expressed by State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on 19 September, to the early implementation of the final recommendations by the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State to achieve lasting peace and prosperity. Japan also welcomes her commitment to taking action against all people, regardless of their religion, race and political position, who go against the law of the land and violate human rights. What is important is prompt action. We take note of the announcement of the establishment of the Implementation Committee on the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

11. “We also stress the importance of continuous efforts to secure humanitarian access for all affected communities. Against that backdrop, Japan sent Mr. Iwao Horii, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Myanmar last week and conveyed our deep concerns and position directly to the leaders of the Myanmar Government, including the military. He also visited Bangladesh yesterday and exchanged views on this issue with the people and Government of Bangladesh. Japan commends the dedicated efforts of Bangladesh in responding to the humanitarian aspects of the current situation. Japan has been providing humanitarian assistance for displaced persons in Rakhine state and Bangladesh.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

12. “I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his comprehensive briefing. Japan strongly condemns the attacks carried out against the Myanmar security forces and civilians in northern areas of Rakhine state since 25 August. We express our sincere condolences to the bereaved families. At the same time, Japan is deeply concerned by the human rights and humanitarian conditions on the ground, the allegations of the killing of civilians, and the fact that approximately 500,000 people have been displaced to Bangladesh since August, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. We call for the restoration of security in a manner that is consistent with the rule of law and with full respect for human rights, while ensuring transparency throughout their efforts.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

13. “Japan will continue to work closely with CTC and CTED towards the full implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant resolutions. The new Office of Counter-Terrorism is expected to greatly enhance coordination of counter-terrorism measures in all Member States. We should build on that momentum. Japan looks forward to close collaboration with the Office of Counter-Terrorism and Under-Secretary-General Voronkov. The Council must be united in fighting terrorism by implementing our resolutions, including resolution 1373 (2001), and further developing our counter-terrorism measures.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

14. “To strengthen international judicial cooperation against transnational organized crimes, including terrorism, Japan, as a State party to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and two of its supplementing protocols, will cooperate more effectively with each State party in investigation assistance and extradition. The terrorist threat is global and we must extend assistance to those in need as part of our collective response. Japan, for example, provided $35 million in March, mainly in South-East Asia, in the light of the increasing threat in that region. That will be used to facilitate the implementation of relevant resolutions through concrete projects, including the Advance Passenger Information system, international judicial cooperation, INTERPOL databases and counter- propaganda.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

15. “In addition to resolution 1373 (2001), the Council has recently adopted resolutions 2309 (2016), on aviation security; 2322 (2016), on international judicial cooperation; 2341 (2017), on protection of critical infrastructure; 2354 (2017) on counter-narratives; and 2370 (2017), on preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons. The adoption ofthese resolutions is important, but their full implementation is Vital. Japan has implemented these resolutions and developed new measures in response to terrorists' evolving tactics. For example, we recently enacted laws to prevent terrorists from using bitcoin and virtual currencies and to prohibit drones from flying over critical facilities, embassies, and nuclear plants.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

16. “In Asia, a group claiming to be the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-East Asia has been fighting with the Government over the city of Marawi in the Philippines since May. The threat posed by terrorists is evolving globally, particularly with foreign terrorist fighters returning to their countries of origin or relocating to other regions. In addition, we are alarmed by terrorists' evolving tactics, which include diversifying financial sources, disseminating propaganda through social media, exploiting encrypted applications and using broken travel. We have heard reports of the use of bitcoin and drones. In response to terrorists' evolving tactics, we must enhance our capacities and vigorously implement counter-terrorism resolutions.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

17. “I would like to begin by welcoming Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov to his post as head of the newly created United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office. I would also like to thank him, Ambassador Aboulatta, Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, and Mr. Scharia of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), for their briefings on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). It has been 16 years since the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 and the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001). Despite the international community's numerous counter-terrorism efforts since then, we continue to witness terrorist attacks all over the world with alarming frequency. In Europe this year alone, we saw serious terrorist attacks in London, Manchester and Barcelona.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8059 (2017) · source

18. “The situation in South Sudan remains extremely difficult, but the revitalization efforts and UNMISS's work offer a way forward. Japan will continue to support the people of South Sudan in their quest for lasting peace and security.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

19. “We strongly support the efforts led by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to organize the high-level revitalization forum. Like others, we welcome the African Union Peace and Security Council's strong communique of20 September, which sends the message that while this process represents a unique window of opportunity, it is also the parties' last chance to achieve true peace and stability. We commend the robust posture of UNMISS under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Shearer. The deployment of the Regional Protection Force is also a positive development and we look forward to its completion as soon as possible, with full cooperation among the Government, the troop-contributing countries and UNMISS.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

20. “Nearly a third of the South Sudanese, many of them women and children, are internally displaced or have become refugees. Half of the population is food insecure. The international community's continued efforts are needed to fully fund the humanitarian response plan. On 19 September, Japan announced that it would provide $3 million in emergency grant aid to the World Food Programme and the Food and Agricultural Organization to help address food insecurity in South Sudan. But unhindered access and protection for humanitarian personnel are essential. The only solution to these challenges is through the political process, and Japan continues to underline the importance of ensuring a genuinely inclusive political process that encompasses a national dialogue.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

21. “I thank Mr. Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and President Mogae, Chair of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, for their comprehensive briefings. As the serious overall situation in South Sudan continues unabated, our message also remains unchanged. The violations of the ceasefire and restrictions on humanitarian access must stop and the Government of South Sudan must cooperate fully with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). First Vice-President Taban Deng Gai committed to action on each of those areas at the General Assembly last week (see A/72/PV.19), and the Government must demonstrate concrete results in that regard. The Council should remain united in sending a strong message to the Government and the opposition. The human costs of the ongoing conflict are enormous.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

22. “The unfortunate reduction of diplomatic and development actors in Afghanistan following the 31 May terrorist attack was perhaps inevitable, but it has had a negative impact on both international efforts and the people of Afghanistan. We look forward to enhanced security and a restored international presence as soon as possible. We have much work ahead on Afghanistan. The full implementation of resolution 2344 (2017) will be vital, as will the continued and productive engagement of the international community and all stakeholders. Japan reiterates its commitment to supporting Afghanistan and to the enhanced performance of UNAMA.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

23. “The strategic review's proposal for United Nations support to greater unity and cohesion within the National Unity Government is therefore particularly important. The Secretary-General has noted some recent improvements in achieving consensus, but much more is needed. As Japan has noted in previous briefings, the Afghan people urgently require their Government to overcome factional rivalries to meet the country's pressing security and development neds. It is essential that credible parliamentary and district council elections be held as currently scheduled and under secure conditions. In this vein, I would also like to underline the importance of efforts to improve security in the country. The Council and UNAMA have issued countless press statements condemning the horrifying attacks on civilians.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

24. “Japan therefore takes note of the expanded role envisioned for UNAMA as an impartial mediator for the peace process. The United Nations can make a major contribution in this area, but the National Unity Government and regional actors must work to create an environment conducive to making reconciliation possible. We are aware of various regional and international initiatives in support of the peace process that are currently being discussed. We were encouraged by bilateral discussions between the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan in June to build regional confidence. We hope that these and other initiatives will yield substantive and positive results, with the participation of all key countries. Above all, the peace and reconciliation process must be Afghan-led and Afghan-owned, putting the interests of the Afghan people first.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

25. “The Afghan people and the world also look to the United Nations for vital support for the country's development and institution-building. With this in mind, we welcome the Secretary- General's strategic review as a useful guide for the Council's deliberations. The Council now needs to undertake serious discussions on how to incorporate these recommendations into UNAMA's mandate. That would be an excellent opportunity to adapt UNAMA's mandate to current realities on the ground. As the lead country in the Council on Afghanistan, Japan looks forward to an intensive and interactive discussion among Council members on these and related issues. As the Secretary-General has noted in his report (S/2017/783), there was no major progress on the peace process during the current reporting period.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

26. “I would like to begin by welcoming His Excellency Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani to the Council, and I appreciate his statement. I would also like to thank Special Representative Tadamichi Yamamoto for his briefing. We are pleased to have seen some progress in Afghanistan on electoral preparations and related assessments, including the announcement of parliamentary and district council elections for 7 July 2018. At the same time, Afghanistan continues to face profound and numerous challenges. The seriousness of the situation in Afghanistan warrants enhanced performance by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in support of the efforts of the National Unity Government towards peace and stability.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

27. “A peaceful, diplomatic solution, which we all want, is in the hands of the North Korean regime. IfNorth Korea wants peace and security, it needs to take concrete measures for the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, comply fully with the relevant Security Council resolutions and the joint statement of the Six-Party Talks, and thus come back to the dialogue table. In the meantime, all Members of the United Nations must show their renewed commitment to rigorously and thoroughly implementing the existing Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 2371 (2017) and 2375 (2017). Japan will continue to work very closely with the Security Council member and all other Member States to reach a solution to the problems related to North Korea.”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source

28. “This is intended to have a great impact on North Korea's continuation of its weapon of mass destruction programmes. Today's resolution is an urgent call on the North Korean regime to change its behaviour. The Security Council will not back off in the face of North Korea's persistent provocations, which challenge its repeated resolutions. It is the collective will of the international community that we continue to put maximum pressure on North Korea so that it shows seriousness and takes concrete action towards the goal of denuclearization. We should bear in mind that the Security Council has repeatedly expressed its determination to take further significant measures in the event of a further launch or nuclear test by North Korea. This is again clearly stated in paragraph 31 of the resolution.”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source

29. “The resolution was intended to be very impactful, with the expected effect of reducing the revenue of the North Korean regime by approximately $1 billion a year. The resolution we have adopted today will strengthen sanctions against North Korea to an unprecedented level, further reducing the resources that the North Korean regime uses to continue its illicit programmes. The ban on textile exports from North Korea is expected to reduce its revenue by around $800 million. The resolution also requires countries not to provide work authorizations for North Korean workers, who have been an important source of revenue for the North Korean regime. In addition, the oil supply that flows into North Korea is expected to be cut by approximately 30 per cent.”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source

30. “Japan welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2375 (2017). We would like to express our great appreciation for the leadership of the United States, which has made it possible for us to adopt the resolution today. We also thank other members of the Council for their support. By swiftly adopting resolution 2375 (2017) today, after North Korea's ballistic missile launch on 29 August that flew over Japan, as well as its sixth nuclear test on 3 September, the Security Council has sent a clear signal to North Korea and the international community as a whole that North Korea's continuation of its nuclear and missile development can never be accepted. We recently adopted resolution 2371 (2017) unanimously, on 5 August, in response to the two ballistic missile launches of intercontinental range in July.”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8042 (2017) · source

31. “We welcome the ceasefire and strongly hope that it will lead to productive peace negotiations between the parties as well as bolster the current peace process, in general. We appreciate the efforts made by the guarantors, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Norway and Venezuela, as well as the Catholic Church. We look forward to their continued support for the peace negotiations. In conclusion, Japan reiterates its support for the parties in implementing the Peace Agreement, and once again commends the United Nations Mission in Colombia for its vital work. Japan will continue to support the people of Colombia through the efforts of the second mission.”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8041 (2017) · source

32. “To guarantee genuine peace, FARC members who have laid down arms must be able to fully participate in economic and social life in Colombia as soon as possible. Sufficient resources and security guarantees are essential. FARC must also observe the Peace Agreement and make efforts to fully reintegrate into society. We take note of the establishment of several legal mechanisms at the national level for reintegration, as well as for security. It is vital that they function effectively and coherently on the ground, including after the elections. Strong coordination efforts by the Government are important to achieve maximum results. Another piece of positive news is the temporary ceasefire announcement between the Government and the National Liberation Army on 4 September.”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8041 (2017) · source

33. “We take note of the Secretary-General's recommendations on the United Nations Verification Mission, based on consultations with the stakeholders. Japan is ready to constructively discuss a draft resolution. We note the importance of continued close coordination between the Mission and the United Nations country team and the seamless transition of the Missions. The whole-of-United Nations approach will remain critical. Ultimately, long-term success depends on the determination and commitment demonstrated by the parties. We look forward to their continued efforts during the second Mission's deployment. The social and economic reintegration process is a delicate and challenging part of the peace process.”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8041 (2017) · source

34. “I would like to thank Mr. Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his encouraging briefing and his good work on the ground We will soon witness the successful completion of the first United Nations Mission in Colombia and the laying down of arms process. We congratulate the Colombian people for taking this historic step. Japan is very pleased by the mutual confidence and good faith demonstrated between the Government and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) during this process. We commend Special Representative of the Secretary-General Arnault and his team, international observers and civilian staff for their excellent work in close coordination with the parties. The Council's decision to respond to the Colombian-initiated request by establishing the United Nations Mission was the right one.”

    2017-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8041 (2017) · source

35. “Japan stresses the need for the Council to adopt swiftly a new resolution with further robust sanction measures. In paragraph 29 of resolution 2371 (2017), the Security Council expressed its "determination to take further significant measures in the event of a further DPRK nuclear test or launch." The Council must act on in accordance with that affirmation. Japan is looking forward to continuing to work closely with all the members of the Council on this ever-more urgent and grave threat to the peace and security of the world.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

36. “Japan strongly condemns North Korea and has directly lodged a protest against North Korea. Japan welcomes the fact that many countries in the world, members of the Council and Secretary-General Guterres have already issued statements strongly condemning North Korea, but, beyond condemnation, the Security Council must act to stop North Korea from continuing down this road. We should make it clear to the North Koreans that continuing their current policy will entail serious consequences. We must put the maximum amount of pressure on North Korea to change its policy. It continues to be critically important for all Member States to faithfully implement the relevant existing resolutions, which have been unanimously adopted, including resolutions 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017) and 2371 (2017), but that is not sufficient.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

37. “Concerning missile launches, the Security Council adopted a stern presidential statement (S/PRST/2017/16) less than a week ago. I will not repeat the discussion (see S/PV.8034), but let me just remind Council members that missile launches and nuclear tests are part and parcel of North Korea's nuclear development. Taken holistically, the threat that it poses truly has entered a new level, which is more grave and imminent. The nuclear test by North Korea is a clear violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions and a brazen challenge to the international disarmament and non-proliferation regime based on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. It also violates the J apan-Democratic People's Republic of Korea Pyongyang Declaration, as well as the Joint Statement of the Fourth Round of the Six-Party Talks.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

38. “The Security Council must waste no time in ending such an outrageous and unacceptable challenge to the security and safety of the world. With regard to nuclear testing, North Korea is the only country to have conducted nuclear tests in the twenty-first century. Almost exactly one year ago, North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear test, and the members of the Council were united in expressing their condemnation in the strongest terms (see S/PV.7821). The international community urged North Korea to stop, but North Korea poured precious resources into enhancing its nuclear capabilities. As a result, the sixth nuclear test exhibited an explosive magnitude of force far greater than the previous one, and has raised the threat to an unprecedented level.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

39. “We appreciate the presidency's swift convening of this urgent briefing, which was jointly requested by the United States, the Republic of Korea, France, the United Kingdom and Japan. We also appreciate the briefing by Mr. Feltman. Less than a week ago, the members of the Security Council gathered to condemn the launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, which flew over Japan (see S/PV.8034). Yesterday, North Korea announced that it had succeeded in miniaturizing a nuclear warhead that could be attached to an intercontinental ballistic missile. Only hours later, North Korea conducted its sixth nuclear test. Seen together, it is clear how belligerent and dangerous North Korea's actions are and how it is not a problem merely for North Korea's neighbours, but for the entire international community.”

    2017-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8039 (2017) · source

40. “I believe that the revised product is full of very useful ideas for enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, inclusivity and transparency of the Council, if implemented appropriately, especially during our respective presidencies. While the codification of best practices is a useful exercise, it is not an end in itself. What is most important is implementation and the actual practice of the Council. It is my hope that this revised note will be utilized as an important basis for continuing to make further improvements in the working methods through the daily work of the Council.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

41. “On dialogue with non-Council members and bodies, the note refers for the first time to the importance of annual joint consultative meetings and informal dialogues with the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, as well as to consideration of joint missions of the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union to address conflict situations in Africa. The note also refers to the Council members' intention to regularly request, deliberate on and draw upon the specific, strategic and targeted advice of the Peacebuilding Commission. On Security Council missions, the note refers to additional elements concerning their value, as well as aspects related to preparation, itineraries and follow- up.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

42. “On informal consultations, the note refers to additional measures, such as encouraging briefers to be succinct and direct, making more effective use of"Other matters" to raise issues of concern by signalling the intention at least one day in advance, and encouraging presidencies to suggest elements to the press at the end of consultations. On the drafting process of outcome documents of the Council, the note refers to co-penholdership, including taking into account the expertise and/or contributions of Council members on the subject, encouraging at least one round of face-to-face discussions with all members of the Council in an inclusive manner, providing sufficient time for consideration before the silence procedure, and making the documents focused, succinct and action-oriented.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

43. “In terms of the overall structure and content, the revised note consolidates, streamlines and restructures presidential note 507, of 2010, and all 13 other stand- alone presidential notes, including the most recent one (S/2016/6l9), concerning preparing newly elected members, as well as the selection process and preparation of Chairs of subsidiary bodies. In addition, among others, the revised note includes the following new elements. On the monthly programme of work, incoming presidencies are encouraged to discuss the programme with other Council members well in advance of their respective presidencies.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

44. “Having collected some useful ideas and proposals from that debate, we explored them in the Working Group in the process of reviewing and updating presidential note 507 over the subsequent months. As I said a few hours ago, the Council agreed on a revised note 507 after undertaking a series of textual negotiations starting in May. Thanks to the contributions of the members of the Working Group, I believe that the agreed revision represents a comprehensive and balanced text that can serve as a useful handbook on the agreed measures or best practices on working methods of the Council. Let me highlight a few points on the main revisions in some detail in order to address the interests of the broader membership.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

45. “The statement demonstrates the unity of the Security Council and sends a strong and clear message that North Korea should immediately cease such provocative actions. We urge North Korea to abide by this international call. Secondly, on the revision of presidential note 507, as the Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions, I would like to take this opportunity to announce that the Council has just agreed on a revision of the note by consensus. The Security Council held an open debate on the working methods of the Council in July of last year, during Japan's presidency, (see S/PV.7740), and listened closely to the voices of not only Council members, but also the broader United Nations membership in order to identify areas that would benefit from adjustments.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

46. “First, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on a successful presidency during the month of August. I would like to touch upon two issues today, namely, North Korea and the revision of presidential note S/2010/507. First, with regard to North Korea, the Security Council adopted resolution 2371 (2017) on 5 August in response to the two ballistic-missile launches with intercontinental range in July. All Members of the United Nations must demonstrate renewed commitment to rigorously and thoroughly implementing the existing Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2371 (2017). In addition, just yesterday, the Security Council adopted a presidential statement (S/PRST/2017/16) that strongly condemns the most recent missile launch by North Korea, which flew over Japan.”

    2017-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8038 (2017) · source

47. “Japan wecomes the swift adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2017/ 16, strongly condemning the most recent ballistic missile launched by North Korea, which flew over Japan, and also demanding that North Korea immediately cease all such actions. This demonstrates the unity ofthe Security Council and sends a strong and clear message to North Korea that the international community will not accept its reckless behaviour. We urge North Korea to respond immediately to this call by the international community. Japan will continue to work very closely with Council members and all other Member States to reach a comprehensive solution to the problems related to North Korea.”

    2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8034 (2017) · source

48. “The Council has the responsibility to regularly and more thoroughly discuss these matters to make sure that every mandate authorization and renewal counts.”

    2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

49. “There is room for enhanced mission support to local reconciliation work, in close cooperation with United Nations agencies and programmes, including through the Peacebuilding Fund. Japan supports developing the practice of regularly drawing upon the advice of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) throughout the mission life cycle, including during mission formation, review and drawdown. At the drawdown stage, the advice of the PBC could support smoother transitions between missions and the United Nations country team. Nearly 70 years since the deployment of its first operation, United Nations peacekeeping remains more important than ever. Conflicts have become more complex, and sustaining peace is a persistent challenge. Peacekeepers require both the capacity and mandates to undertake their difficult and expanding work.”

    2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

50. “During the briefing in April, Japan noted that we must engage in more serious discussions on concise and strategically prioritized mandates that give missions the tools to succeed. Recycled language and ballooning resolution lengths cannot substitute for frank assessments of what is needed on the ground today. Clearer benchmarks will go a long way towards meeting and adapting both short- and longer-term mission tasks. Peacebuilding and local reconciliation efforts should also receive increasing attention as part of a comprehensive effort to sustain peace. Within missions, this requires closer collaboration between civil and political affairs teams to ensure that localized conflicts do not spread or derail nationwide reform efforts and also that local reconciliation efforts be positively linked to the overall political process.”

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