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Haraguchi

lines on the record: 347
first: 2002-10-04
most recent: 2004-12-17
sittings or episodes: 51
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“My Government has pledged and has been steadily implementing assistance of up to $60 million over the first three years following independence, with the focus on peace- building and on reconstruction in the three key areas of agriculture, infrastructure and human resources development. We have already invested $57 million in infrastructure projects such as roads, electricity and water supply in the Dili district. The engineer group and headquarters personnel of our Self-Defence Forces recently completed its tasks and returned to Japan. At the same time, at the request of the Government of Timor-Leste, Japan handed over the equipment of the engineer group, including various types of vehicles which can be utilized for road building, to the Government of Timor-Leste in the hope that it would help to meet the needs on the ground.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The veterans' demonstration in Dili in July and the political dialogue held last Saturday between Government leaders and representatives of several groups of ex-combatants, veterans and bereaved orphans and widows underscored the importance of the reintegration of those groups into society at large. For that reason, the Recovery, Employment and Stability Programme for Ex-Combatants and Communities in Timor-Leste, administered by the United Nations Development Programme, to which Japan has contributed substantially, should be given highest priority. We also call for the support of the Member States in similar activities. Japan has been playing a major role in the building of a sustainable Timor-Leste.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“From that point of view, my Government appreciates the progress described in the Secretary- General's report (S/2004/669). Timor-Leste has made further steady advances in the area of administration and the justice sector, while in the security sector, law enforcement agencies and the armed forces have continued to develop and mature. It is crucial that Timor-Leste maintain its momentum towards achieving sustainable independence, and Japan will continue to offer its utmost support for that purpose. We are, at the same time, concerned by the observation contained in the report that work on the delineation of the land border between Timor-Leste and Indonesia is not proceeding expeditiously. Japan expects that both countries will continue to make their best effort to resolve that matter.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this public meeting concerning the situation in Timor-Leste. I also wish to offer my thanks to Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Annabi for his comprehensive briefing. At the last open meeting on this issue, I expressed Japan's view that if Timor-Leste is to be considered a genuine peacekeeping operation success story, the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) must complete its activities and achieve its goals within this final one-year period. It is thus essential to conclude during this period the transition from the phase of peacekeeping operations for resolution of the conflict to the next phase of development activities conducted through bilateral channels and the relevant international institutions.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“We believe it would be very helpful if a detailed explanation were made publicly available of the benefits and costs of sending a Security Council mission to a region where on-the-ground United Nations activities are in place. We would also like to reiterate that it is of the utmost importance that ownership efforts be promoted by each country in the West Africa region, with the cooperation of international society, in order to ensure the attainment of peace in West Africa. So long as such ownership efforts continue to be made in the region, Japan will remain committed to supporting such efforts as a responsible member of the international community.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“Moreover, the ongoing implementation of DDRR in each country will not lead to a fundamental resolution of the problem unless the flow of small arms is controlled effectively throughout the region as a whole. In that connection, we recognize the importance of the role that ECOWAS has been playing in controlling the movement of arms by means of its moratorium on small arms. We also consider it useful to have the Secretary-General's recommendations on what action the Security Council should take to help reduce the proliferation of small arms in the subregion, as indicated in the mission report. We have repeatedly underscored the necessity of evaluating the cost-effectiveness of Security Council missions.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“Japan has provided support for DDRR in countries such as Sierra Leone, Liberia and C6te d'Ivoire, and will continue to cooperate in this field. We also share the concern of the mission over the three-to-one discrepancy between the amounts of the compensation payments offered in Cote d'Ivoire by the World Bank and in Liberia by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations budget. It is reported that this discrepancy is accelerating the flow of ex-combatants into Cote d'Ivoire and is threatening to become a source of instability. With regard to the compensation payments, the question of whether the use of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations budget is appropriate should be re-examined, while promoting the involvement of the World Bank and other development institutions.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“As stated in the report, to achieve sustainable peace and development, it is essential that not only the countries emerging from conflict but also all the neighbouring countries in the region make efforts to improve their governance through such activities as strengthened border controls and anti-corruption campaigns. International support in this regard is certainly necessary, but we would like to emphasize that the ownership efforts of Africa are the most important element. Thirdly, Japan shares the view that DDRR is one of the most critical tasks in the peace process. In that connection, we take note of the point raised in the report about the discrepancy in available funding between DD - demobilization and disarmament - and RR - repatriation and rehabilitation.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“As regards the suggestion in the report that the United Nations Office for West Africa should be provided with additional resources, we would like to emphasize that this proposal should be thoroughly examined from the standpoint of whether it will facilitate the promotion of cooperation with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Secondly, it is important to enhance the capacity of Africa itself for managing conflicts. In this area, ECOWAS, which is actively conducting various activities in West Africa for the prevention of conflict, has a significant role to play in the region. The United Nations should try to strengthen the capacity of ECOWAS through further mutual cooperation efforts.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“First, Japan welcomes the effort towards achieving mutual cooperation, especially in the field of border controls, among the United Nations missions deployed in several countries of West Africa. It is expected that, as a result of that effort, limited United Nations resources will be used more efficiently and that cost-effectiveness will be greatly increased. We also welcome the gradual scaling down of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) as a result of its successful progress. This reminds us of the need for other peacekeeping operations to be re-evaluated, based on an assessment of the actual situation on the ground, and adjusted as necessary.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“In that regard, the Government of Japan commends the efforts of the Secretary-General, the African Union and concerned countries to set common objectives and a work schedule with a view to holding a summit in Accra on 29 July. We sent a delegation to the African Union Summit held in Ethiopia last week. We are glad that we were able to meet with a number of the leaders and ministers of countries in the West Africa region to exchange views on issues of peace in the region, including that of Cote d'Ivoire, as well as on the critical importance of consolidating peace. Having said that, I would like to point out the following three issues that we consider of particular importance in promoting a regional approach.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“As has been repeatedly observed in the past, and is pointed out again in the report of the Security Council mission to West Africa (S/2004/525), we must recognize that, quite often, instability in a certain country has a negative impact on the region as a whole. From that point of view, we are deeply concerned about the current political impasse in C6te d'Ivoire and would like to emphasize once again that a clear commitment and determined efforts on the part of all parties concerned are needed in order to promote the peace process, especially in terms of full and unconditional implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“We have been actively providing support for such efforts in order to accelerate the pace of progress, as stated at the Security Council meeting on 25 March (see S/PV.4933). With respect to Liberia, my Government has extended approximately $9 million in assistance from March to July to support the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation (DDRR) process, and humanitarian and similar efforts. In View of the geopolitical conditions in West Africa, where the situations in neighbouring countries are often closely interlinked, it is critical to take a regional approach to securing the peace and stability of individual countries.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“The Government of Japan considers the consolidation of peace and the realization of human security to be the most urgent and essential agenda for the West Africa region. Japan continues to undertake various initiatives, mainly through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development process, to effectively address those issues. In that regard, my Government welcomes the fact that the transition to peace and stability is proceeding in Sierra Leone and Liberia and that progress has been made in a number of areas towards the reconstruction of both those countries. We are also pleased to note that Guinea-Bissau has held successful legislative elections and that a major step has been taken toward restoring constitutional order.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“For its part, Japan intends to work together with local civil society organizations in the implementation of projects through the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security, as well as Japan's grass-roots human security grant aid. In establishing the panel on United Nations relations with civil society organizations, the Secretary-General pointed out that there was less participation in United Nations affairs by NGOs from developing countries than from those from the North. The difference in participation may be a reflection of countries' differing appreciation of the role of civil society organizations. I do hope, however, that today's open debate will contribute to the creation of a common recognition of the important role that civil society organizations can play in the post-conflict peace-building process.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Another example is a case in which child soldiers gradually accepted disarmament in response to repeated appeals from a women's association in the community. The promotion of local civil society organizations also enhances the sense of ownership of the people in a country by providing them with the means to rebuild their society by themselves. Fostering a sense of ownership is also essential for the empowerment of individuals and local communities, and, as a consequence, for the promotion of human security. It is thus important that local civil society organizations develop their activities in post-conflict countries; I believe that the United Nations and the international community should provide assistance to that end.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The second point I wish to mention is the unique and important role that local civil society organizations can play. Peace-building cannot succeed without the ownership by the people of a post-conflict country. The activities of the civil society organizations of that country are nothing but an eloquent expression of such ownership, in our view. They are often very effective in the peace-building process as well, since they know their local situation best. For example, a group of traditionally respected figures in a society may be able to persuade perpetrators of human right abuses to admit their guilt and to apologize publicly to the victims for their past wrongdoings. This can be a direct contribution to national reconciliation. I understand that the Bashingantahe of Burundi used to effectively play such a role.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993Resumption1 (2004) · source
“This recognition led to the creation of the Japan Platform, through which the parties concerned coordinate and cooperate for quick and effective implementation of emergency relief, making full use in an equal partnership of the strengths and resources of each party. In this new system, the Government makes financial contributions, business and individuals make donations, the business circle provides technology, equipment, personnel and information, and relevant actors in the media, private foundations and academia participate and cooperate in order to enhance accountability. The NGOs participating in the Japan Platform are vigorously engaging in humanitarian assistance activities aimed at post-conflict peace- building in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Liberia and other countries.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993Resumption1 (2004) · source
“As an example, I would like to mention our experience with the Japan Platform, a system to provide more efficient and quick emergency relief, in which non-governmental organizations (NGOs), business, and the Government participate in an equal partnership. In 1999, some Japanese NGOs began considering assistance to Kosovo refugees. However, they soon realized that they lacked sufficient financial resources and personnel with experience on the ground. Therefore, four NGOs planned a joint project to construct refugee camps, searching for ways to overcome their weak points through cooperation with the Japanese Government. In the process, it became widely recognized that it is better to broaden cooperation not only between NGOs and government but also with other actors such as business, media and academia.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Through participation in the activities of such civil society organizations, ordinary people come to realize how deeply they are connected to the international community and develop stronger commitment to international cooperation. Thus, civil society organizations can be reliable supporters and valuable partners of the Governments which are promoting peace-building in a post-conflict society. Where there is not much history of civil society organizations, therefore, it is sometimes appropriate to nurture and strengthen their local civil society organizations, while respecting their status as non-governmental organizations.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I believe that cooperative interaction between those civil society organizations and humanitarian and resident coordinators of the United Nations agencies makes it easier to achieve our common objective: to create an environment in which the people of a post-conflict country can have the hope that they will be able to enjoy better lives tomorrow. As we speak of the role of civil society organizations in the post-conflict peace-building process, I wish to emphasize two additional points which I consider important. The first point is that civil society organizations can serve as educational forums for the members to deepen understanding of their relations to the international community.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It is not realistic to expect that Governments and international organizations alone can respond fully and effectively to everything the process of peace-building requires in such broad and varied fields as the repatriation and resettlement of refugees, the restoration of public security based on the rule of law, economic reconstruction, rehabilitation of local communities, national reconciliation and so on. Civil society organizations which have been engaging for a long time and with strong commitments in those fields of activities have an important role to play in the peace- building process. Not only are they precious additional assistance forces, but they oftentimes have intimate knowledge and valuable experience that can be useful for effectively carrying out aid activity.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Before I speak on today's debate, I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, as well as to the Government and people of the Republic of Korea, for the brutal execution of their fellow countryman. The news was so sad and shocking. We join you, Madam, in condemning this barbaric act of terrorism. I would like to commend you, Madam, for your leadership in convening this open debate on the role of civil society in post-conflict peace-building in the Security Council. It is particularly timely in the light of the fact that the report of the Secretary-General's Panel Of Eminent Persons on United Nations-Civil Society Relations was just released yesterday. The report States that Governments alone cannot resolve today's global challenges. This is also true with regard to post-conflict peace-building.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Under such circumstances, promoting human security can enable such a society to move forward on the road towards peace and robust national reconstruction. Japan therefore hopes that the concept of human security will be further mainstreamed in the United Nations system.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In its final section, the Secretary-General's report touches on the relationship between the protection of civilians and peace processes. It is also very important to work to prevent the outbreak or recurrence of armed conflict in order to ensure the effective protection of civilians. In that connection, Japan would stress the importance of human security, which promotes the protection and empowerment of individuals through assistance such as the Trust Fund for Human Security. A ceasefire agreement is but a first step towards a lasting peace. A society impoverished by armed conflict remains in a precarious state. It stands at the crossroads between peace and national rebirth on the one hand, and a return to armed conflict on the other.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Thus, a seamless transition from humanitarian assistance to reconstruction is extremely important. Japan accordingly welcomes the holding of an Economic and Social Council event on transition. Fourthly, Japan attaches great importance to disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation from the standpoint of the consolidation of peace, and it understands the important linkage between such peace-building activities and peacekeeping operations. However, peacekeeping activities should not be expanded without limitation in the name of peace-building. Peace-building should lead to reconstruction and development. It requires expertise which is different from that required for peacekeeping. It is desirable that the authority of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General should be of a coordinating nature.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“For its part, Japan, with a view to consolidating peace, is implementing projects which link the collection of small arms and light weapons with development in Cambodia and in other countries. We believe that they are effective in removing the incentive to possess such weapons. Thirdly, the reintegration of refugees and of internally displaced persons is an important element in the protection of civilians in armed conflict. For them, safe return is only the first step towards reintegration. In order to avert a situation in which such persons are obliged to become refugees and internally displaced persons once again, and in order to achieve a durable solution, efforts must be made to ensure that they are accepted as integral members of a local community and that they play a role in its reconstruction.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Japan also considers it necessary to strengthen the Security Council's monitoring of breaches of arms embargoes. We therefore welcome the fact that a group charged with monitoring the arms embargo on Somalia was established in January of this year. We hope that the Security Council will consider establishing new groups of a similar nature as necessary, as well as strengthening the work of those already in operation. Japan also supports the strengthened efforts being made by the Department for Disarmament Affairs, including the Coordinating Action on Small Arms. The Security Council should also engage in an exchange of views with the Department for Disarmament Affairs and make full use of its expertise.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“As far as legal measures are concerned, Japan supports the idea of expanding the scope of the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel. Secondly, due to the uncontrolled circulation of small arms and light weapons, the harm that is being done to civilians in armed conflict has become markedly more severe. Stricter controls are very much needed. In 2001, the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects was adopted. We believe that it is necessary not only to raise awareness of small-arms issues in the international community but also to take real action in the affected areas. It is therefore crucial for the international community to strive towards the steady implementation of the Programme of Action.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Japan expects that a comprehensive solution will be presented in the Secretary-General's report on the security of United Nations personnel to be submitted to the General Assembly at its fifty-ninth session. I do not have a wonder drug to ensure the security of humanitarian personnel. However, at the least, it is necessary for the international community to reaffirm its united support for humanitarian assistance activities and strongly condemn any attack that threatens the security of humanitarian personnel. We should also reaffirm such basic principles as impartiality and independence, which humanitarian personnel must observe so that they will not be regarded as agents of certain members of the international community.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“First, it is quite obvious that the security of humanitarian personnel is essential for the smooth implementation of humanitarian assistance activities. In principle, their neutral posture should ensure their security. Recently, however, there have been deliberate attacks on humanitarian personnel, and we are deeply concerned. We support the inclusion of the protection of humanitarian personnel in the mandates of peacekeeping operations so that the objectives of humanitarian assistance activities can be achieved. It is not clear, though, who bears the responsibility for the security of humanitarian personnel in areas where peacekeeping troops are deployed. Is it the Office of the United Nations Security Coordinator or the Department of Peacekeeping Operations?”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Effective protection of civilians in armed conflict requires collaboration between the Council and other organs such as the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. It is also important for the Council to collaborate with all relevant international organizations active in the field. In his report, the Secretary-General repeatedly affirms the necessity of the regional approach and the importance of the role regional organizations can play in the protection of civilians. My country shares his View. I would now like to comment on the ten-point platform in Secretary-General's report. Due to time constraints, however, I shall limit my comments to four specific points of particular interest to Japan.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I therefore believe that, rather than wasting too much time trying to establish general, abstract rules applicable to the protection of civilians in all types of armed conflict, it would probably be more practical and appropriate to identify and collect the practices that have proved to be most effective in protecting civilians in specific armed conflicts. I hope that the Security Council will give due consideration to such an approach and discuss this issue in terms of the role the Council is supposed to play and its capacity to do so. The Security Council is the organ with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. However, we have to admit frankly that it cannot cope with all the situations in which the lives and the safety of civilians are threatened.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Armed conflicts - or more neutrally, situations that pose threats to civilians - are thus very divergent. When we are to engage in negotiations for humanitarian purposes with a party that threatens the safety of civilians, elements that we have to take into consideration are totally different in a case where the party concerned is an anti-government organization with substantial control over a certain portion of the territory and in a case involving what we refer to as a terrorist organization.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Mr. President, I commend you on your leadership in convening this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I also appreciate the efforts that have been made by the Secretariat in this area, including the ten- point platform it announced and the round-table discussions it has held. As the concrete examples in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/431) make clear, the causes, the parties and the forms of armed conflict that threaten the safety of civilians vary widely. Today we are witnessing an increasing number of internal conflicts caused by a variety of factors, rather than traditional warfare between States. The activities of international criminal organizations and terrorists also threaten the lives of civilians. But whether they too should be considered to be armed conflict is a subject of controversy.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I would like to express our appreciation for the dedication of the Chairman of the Committee, Ambassador Mufioz, and his outstanding staff, as well as for the efforts of the Committee secretariat and the Monitoring Team experts, who recently initiated their activities.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“Therefore, while highly appreciating the contribution of the various Afghan groups in the fight against the Taliban regime, we also strongly appeal to them to recognize that participation in the peaceful political process by way of DDR is the surest path to the reconstruction of their homeland. We also wish to appeal to Afghanistan's neighbouring countries and the international community to provide necessary assistance to the process. The fight against terrorism will require a great deal of patience, and we must remain ever vigilant. This Committee plays a central role in our joint endeavour to combat terrorism.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“At the same time, however, I wish to emphasize the importance of extending our efforts to peace and reconstruction assistance, so that Afghanistan may build resistance against terrorism. The political process in that country is now at a critical stage, with the presidential and the parliamentary elections planned for September, as announced by President Karzai at the Berlin Conference in March. Together with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, Japan is leading the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process in Afghanistan, which, in our view, is key to the progress of the political process.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“Thirdly, according to paragraph 8 of resolution 1526 (2004), the new Monitoring Team established by that resolution is to submit three comprehensive, independent reports on implementation by States of sanction measures, including concrete recommendations for improved implementation of sanction measures and possible new measures. In that context, my Government is deeply interested in the perspectives and the operational plan that the first report of the Team, due by the end of July this year, is expected to provide. We hope that the Monitoring Team will work vigorously for the improvement of sanction measures in accordance with that plan. We must continue our fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and its neighbouring regions, bearing in mind the above-mentioned points.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“However, I am pleased to learn that since the adoption of resolution 1526 (2004), the number of countries submitting reports has increased by 30 per cent. Along with the overseas visits of the Chairman and the Monitoring Team, the reports to be submitted by all Member States are a source of useful information for the purpose of evaluating the implementation of sanction measures. We believe it is necessary to continue to request those Member States that have not yet complied to submit their reports promptly. We encourage the Committee to further enhance information sharing with the CTC, so that the United Nations as a whole will be able to implement prompt and effective counter-terrorism measures while avoiding duplication of efforts.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“In cooperation with interested countries, we intend to add the other names used by that terrorist while in Japan, so as to assist in making the consolidated list more substantive. We also consider it essential that the Committee work in closer cooperation with non- Security Council Member States and other organizations having expertise in that area, such as the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), with a view to facilitating technical assistance for the implementation of sanction measures by Member States. Secondly, to our regret, according to the report of the Committee (S/2004/349) of 27 April, less than 70 per cent of Member States have submitted reports in response to paragraph 6 of Security Council resolution 1455 (2003).”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“Travel bans are necessary to prevent not only key Al Qaeda leaders, but also the new generation of Al Qaeda members who have managed to elude capture in the international pursuit, as well as resurgent Taliban elements, from moving freely around the world to achieve their terrorist objectives. From that point of view, we strongly hope that more information will be submitted for inclusion in the Committee's consolidated list so that Member States will have access to a more substantial list. An Al Qaeda terrorist whose name has been included in the consolidated list was recently arrested in Germany. Through the investigation following the arrest we learned that he had been engaged in some activities in my country for a certain period of time under false names. That incident has generated renewed interest in Japan in the consolidated list.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“I should add that, in particular, Japan supports Security Council resolution 1526 (2004) and wishes to offer its full cooperation towards the realization of an effective counter-terrorism policy through the implementation of the resolution. Having heard the Chairman's briefing and reviewed the recent activities of the Committee, I wish to emphasize the following points. First, in the light of the continuing occurrence of terrorist acts, it is imperative that terrorist access to the sources of financing and of acquisition of weapons for terrorism be cut off. Furthermore, it is crucial that each and every member State implement effective border- control policies, including travel bans.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank Ambassador Mufioz for his detailed presentation. It is truly regrettable that terrorist acts, such as that in Madrid in which hundreds of innocent lives were sacrificed, have continued to occur even in the year 2004. Terrorism can never be justified for any reason whatsoever, and we strongly condemn such brutal acts. I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Today, the world is watching intently to see how effective the United Nations will be in undertaking counter-terrorism initiatives. In that connection, my Government appreciates the Al Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Committee, which has demonstrated increasingly greater effectiveness in its efforts in the fight against terrorism.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“The Government of Japan also notes with alarm the fatal incident among UNMIK officers on 17 April and the concern that has been expressed over the issue of discipline in relation to some of the international staff in Kosovo. The need for peacekeepers to win the respect of the people in the region where they are operating should be self-evident. With regard to the issue of the trafficking of girls and women, Japan hopes that UNMIK will provide further information and will take appropriate measures to address the problem without delay. My Government intends to adhere to its commitment to achieving stability and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, in cooperation with the international community as a whole. It is our firm belief that stabilizing the situation in Kosovo is essential for the stability and prosperity of the entire region.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“We expect the Secretary-General to include those issues in his recommendations for incorporation into the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan. Secondly, the violence has also demonstrated all too clearly the need for increased security in Kosovo. My Government expresses support for the prompt response of the Special Representative, Mr. Harri Holkeri, and of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) in their efforts to stabilize the situation in the immediate aftermath of the violence. At the same time, on the basis of an assessment of the measures taken by UNMIK prior to the outbreak of violence, we need to study seriously the question of how we can achieve sustained improvement in the security situation.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“There is no alternative to implementing the Kosovo standards if we are to reach that goal. As became clear from the violence, there is still a strong need for improvement in the protection of minorities, including Serbs. Guaranteeing various minority rights, including freedom of movement, must be one of the most important elements of a democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo. Devolution of responsibilities to local authorities should therefore not lead to the division of Kosovo along ethnic lines. It must be considered with a view to ensuring that it contributes to the creation of a democratic and multi- ethnic society. In addition, efforts to strengthen minority rights in Kosovo must be accompanied by sustainable returns. In that connection, we call for the resumption of the direct dialogue, especially the working group on refugee returns.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this public meeting. I would also like to thank Mr. Harri Holkeri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in Kosovo. As I stated at the previous public meeting on this item (see S/PV.4928), the Government of Japan is very concerned about the violence that erupted in March in Kosovo. Based on that incident, we wish to reiterate the following points, which we think should be given serious consideration by all members of the international community. First, I would like to reiterate once again that the most important lesson we have learned from the violence is that we must redouble our efforts towards the establishment of a democratic and multi-ethnic society in Kosovo.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“The Government of Japan is convinced that, through the efforts of UNMISET and the people of Timor-Leste, guided by their wise leaders, stability and the foundations for development in Timor-Leste will be strengthened, and the United Nations peacekeeping operation will successfully complete its mission.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“Japan has thus been devoting its energies, through the activities of the Self-Defence Forces Engineering Group and through official development assistance, to the development of Timor-Leste. There remain, however, many areas in which further international assistance for nation-building is needed. For that reason, my Government believes that it is essential for the international community to continue its assistance to Timor-Leste in those areas where support is still required through well-coordinated activities of the United Nations and bilateral contributions. Finally, I wish to underscore once again how important this final one-year period will be for Timor- Leste.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source