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1. “We are pleased to learn that the roads and bridges which the Engineering Group of our Self-Defence Forces has constructed and repaired for the activities of UNMISET is benefiting the people of Timor-Leste as well. We also plan to hand over the equipment of the Engineering Group, including various types of vehicles, to the Government of Timor-Leste, in the hopes that it will meet their requirements. My Government is also making efforts to transfer technology by educating Timor-Leste Government staff in the operation, maintenance and management of the donated equipment and material. We believe that such support is in line with the needs of Timor-Leste as described in the report of the Secretary-General.”

   2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source

2. “Timor-Leste in turn must recognize that this will be the final one-year period of active assistance on the part of the United Nations peacekeeping operation and must redouble its efforts to ensure that it will be able to stand on its own. In that connection, the review of the size of UNMISET, which is scheduled to be conducted at the end of this year on the basis of the progress achieved at that point towards the fulfilment of the mandate, should be duly carried out. In support of the building of a sustainable Timor- Leste, Japan has pledged and has been steadily implementing assistance of up to $60 million over the first three years following independence, with a focus on peace-building and on reconstruction in the three key areas of agriculture, infrastructure and human resources development.”

   2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source

3. “My Government is convinced that this proposal is one which the international community can endorse unanimously. What has been achieved by the international community in Timor-Leste since the United Nations undertook the transitional administration there may be regarded as a striking success story. However, in order for the story to be followed through to its conclusion, UNMISET must complete its activities and achieve its goals within this final one-year period. It is therefore necessary 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 or relevant international institutions.”

   2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source

4. “More concretely, we believe it is crucially important to make certain that the valuable incipient achievements in the areas of peace, the rule of law, respect for human rights and development take root and endure, and we believe there is still an important role for the United Nations to play in helping to reach that objective. From that point of view, the Government of Japan welcomes the Secretary-General's proposal to extend the mandate of UNMISET for a one-year consolidation phase, while clarifying which tasks are truly necessary. At the most recent Security Council meeting on this issue, Member States expressed various opinions in response to the Secretary-General's proposal, and the stakeholders in this enterprise, including Japan, have been in close contact with the Secretariat in an effort to build a consensus.”

   2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source

5. “As a nation belonging to the Asia-Pacific region, Japan attaches special importance to the stability and development of Timor-Leste and has been devoting its efforts to helping to achieve those objectives. We are therefore delighted that Timor-Leste has attained its current level of progress, after travelling such a long way on the path towards independent statehood. At the same time, my Government is of the view that the international community must continue to extend its support, so that continued progress for peace and development in Timor-Leste is ensured.”

   2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source

6. “Looking back at the last several years, the Government of Japan is deeply gratified to see that the Government of Timor-Leste and its people have been working as a united whole to build, brick by brick, the foundations of a new, independent State out of the turmoil that preceded its formation, with the support of the international community, especially the United Nations and the parties concerned, including Indonesia. The role of United Nations in particular has been significant. Japan reiterates its sincere appreciation for the contributions made by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) under the leadership of the late Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello and Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma.”

   2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source

7. “Let me begin by expressing our deepest condolences to the Government of the Russian Federation for the lives that were lost, including that of President Kadyrov, in the bombing incident that took place in the Republic of Chechnya on 9 May. Such terrorist acts should never be tolerated on any grounds. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this public meeting. I would also like to thank Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing. Timor-Leste will soon commemorate the second anniversary of its independence.”

   2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source

8. “We therefore strongly hope that, in the period between now and the end of June, UNOMB will further intensify its work so that it will be able to fulfil its mission as completely as possible in the time remaining.”

   2004-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4962 (2004) · source

9. “It is our hope that that bilateral assistance will improve daily life and strengthen the economy so that the people of Bougainville will be able to stand on their own feet. The mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Bougainville is scheduled to expire at the end of June. For the sake of the consolidation of peace in Bougainville, we are fully aware of the necessity of a long-term commitment, including economic development assistance on the part of the international community. At the same time, however, Japan maintains the position that the mandate of any United Nations political mission should be limited to the period deemed necessary to complete the mission's assigned goals.”

   2004-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4962 (2004) · source

10. “Although we understand that such a theft is an exceptional occurrence, we wish to express our hope that the weapons disposal work will be completed expeditiously so that there will be no recurrence of that kind of unfortunate incident. My Government would also like to emphasize that, as the expiration date of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Bougainville is fast approaching, it is essential for the people of Bougainville to exercise their ownership by accelerating the peace process. On that point, we have been pleased at how positively the people of Bougainville have responded to the work of weapons disposal. Japan, for its part, intends to continue to extend the bilateral assistance in the areas of education, public health and transportation infrastructure that it began to carry out last October.”

    2004-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4962 (2004) · source

11. “The current tasks are to formulate the Bougainville constitution and to collect and destroy weapons. We understand that the constitutional Commission is currently working on the constitution's final draft. It is our hope that the Commission will be able to finalize its work quickly and report to the Government of Papua New Guinea with a view to the Government's speedy endorsement of the draft Constitution. Japan welcomes the report that, through the voluntary cooperation of the people of Bougainville, 80 per cent of collected weapons have already been destroyed. We are somewhat worried, however, about the report that a considerable number of weapons were recently stolen from a Government weapons repository.”

    2004-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4962 (2004) · source

12. “Allow me, first of all, to express my appreciation for the comprehensive briefing provided by the Secretariat on the situation in Bougainville. Japan is very pleased to note that, in the period since the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville was reorganized into the United Nations Observer Mission in Bougainville (UNOMB) last December, the Mission has continued its activities in an efficient and effective manner. Let me also take this opportunity to say that we highly appreciate the positive role that Ambassador Noel Sinclair played as the head of the United Nations Mission in Bougainville until the end of February this year. The Bougainville peace process has entered its final and most critical stage, both politically and militarily.”

    2004-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4962 (2004) · source

13. “Finally, allow me to make a general observation. In adopting a binding Security Council resolution under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council assumes a lawmaking function. The Security Council should, therefore, be cautious not to undermine the stability of the international legal framework. Japan strongly hopes that the Security Council will take note of these observations so that discussion on the draft resolution may be conducted in such a manner that full transparency is guaranteed and that the Council will adopt a resolution with the widest support among Member States.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

14. “In addition, I wish to draw the attention of the Council to the fact that the Department for Disarmament Affairs, with responsibility for disarmament and non-proliferation, already exists within the United Nations. It might be advisable for the committee to make good use of its resources. Thirdly, in order to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, it is essential to secure the active - not passive - and willing cooperation of a large number of countries, especially developing countries. The Security Council should therefore also play an important role in encouraging the provision of technical assistance to developing countries, so that they will be able to enact the necessary domestic laws in implementing the effective non-proliferation measures imposed under the resolution.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

15. “For that reason and because the issue is one that is directly tied to the security of many countries, including mine, my Government supports the adoption of a resolution by the Council, as long as it is acceptable to Member States after further discussion of the present draft. Secondly, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the resolution, it is desirable that the committee mentioned in the current draft resolution offer advice to countries concerned in order to enable them to correct their specific, concrete violations. Such a committee should be staffed by persons with sufficient expertise, who should be recruited not only from the members of the Council but also widely from Council non- members. For its part, Japan is prepared to make a contribution in that respect.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

16. “At the outset, allow me to state that, given the critical importance of the issue, Japan considered it desirable for States not members of the Council to be afforded the opportunity to express their views. We therefore highly appreciate your initiative, Sir, of convening today's open meeting. Having said that, let me offer several comments at this juncture. First, Japan shares the serious concern and misgivings at the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery and believes that the Security Council and the United Nations as a whole must play a more effective role in addressing this issue. With respect to the present draft resolution, it is urgent and essential for us to act to ensure that weapons of mass destruction do not fall into the hands of terrorists and other non-State actors.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

17. “Japan considers it very important that the Palestinian side make the maximum efforts in the crackdown on the extremists and produce a tangible result. Also, we see it as equally important that the Israeli withdrawal of settlements in the Gaza Strip be implemented in line with the road map. We strongly hope the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority will immediately exercise their initiatives to resume dialogue.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

18. “The killing of the Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, Mr. Abdel Aziz Al-Rantisi, by the Israeli Forces was a thoughtless and unjustifiable act, giving no consideration to its consequences. It gravely impairs the realization of peace and is profoundly regrettable. Japan is deeply apprehensive that this killing, which followed that of Sheikh Yassin, will not only lead to further fuelling of the chain of hatred and violence and make it more difficult to realize the peace between the Israelis and Palestinians, but will also affect the entire Middle East region negatively. We therefore condemn this act by Israel. We urge the Israeli Government to exercise maximum self-restraint in order to prevent further deterioration of the situation. The efforts for peace by both the Israeli and Palestinian sides based on the road map are virtually suspended.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

19. “Many of the participants condemned the recent violence, urged that steps be taken to prevent ethnically-motivated violence and expressed support for the restoration of the security situation by UNMIK and KFOR and for the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan. These remarks were reflected in the Joint Conclusions of the Conference. For its part, my Government intends to adhere to its commitment to achieving stability and prosperity in South-Eastern Europe, in cooperation with the rest of the international community. It is our firm belief that stabilizing the situation in Kosovo is essential to the stability of the entire region.”

    2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source

20. “At the same time, on the basis of the assessment of the measures taken by UNMIK before the violence, we need to give serious thought to how we can improve the security situation in a sustainable manner. One of the most immediate tasks should be upgrading the Kosovo security organizations, including the training of police officers. Japan has been cooperating with the United Nations Development Programme through the Illicit Small Arms Control Programme and the Trust Fund for Human Security and calls on all Member States to join us in similar efforts. On 5 April, Japan hosted in Tokyo the Ministerial Conference on Peace Consolidation and Economic Development of the Western Balkans. Kosovo was one of the most important issues discussed.”

    2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source

21. “First, the most important lesson we learned from the violence is the need for redoubled efforts towards the establishment of a multi-ethnic society; there is no alternative to the implementation of the Kosovo standards in reaching this goal. We express our support for UNMIK and the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government in the implementation of its standards and appeal to the international community to express its support for the recently publicized Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan. Secondly, the violence demonstrated the increased need for security in Kosovo. My Government expresses support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Harri Holkeri, UNMIK and KFOR in their strengthened efforts to stabilize the situation immediately after the violence.”

    2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source

22. “Let me say at the outset that Japan would like to express its deepest concern over the violence that erupted last month in Kosovo. To aid us in understanding why this occurred once again, despite all the international efforts that have been made to create stability and bring life there back to normal, we hope that, in his next report, the Secretary-General will provide us with a comprehensive evaluation of the incidents and an assessment of measures taken by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) during the violence, perhaps building upon today's substantial briefing by Mr. Guehenno. Japan wishes to make two points about the violence in Kosovo, which, it believes, should be seriously considered by all members of the international community.”

    2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source

23. “Furthermore, efforts towards rebuilding Afghanistan and achieving lasting peace should not come to a close with the forthcoming elections. The long-term commitment of the international community is essential. I would like to stress that it is of critical importance for the credibility of the United Nations that, once it has embarked upon a project, it continue its engagement in it until its objectives are attained. A lasting partnership between Afghanistan and the international community, as emphasized in the Berlin declaration, is what we should strive to sustain, in order to ensure a promising future for the country as a whole.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

24. “An integrated approach involving the simultaneous implementation of measures to introduce alternative crops and to promote DDR for the regional groups engaging in drug production is required. In this connection, the importance of agriculture and rural development cannot be overemphasized. Japan has been accelerating comprehensive community development projects in the provinces under the so-called Ogata Initiative in an attempt to achieve human security, focusing on reconstruction at the provincial community levels, and we believe such initiatives will also help to support the fight against drugs. Substantive results have been achieved since the signing of the Bonn Agreement and the holding of the Tokyo conference, but much more must be done in order to conduct the elections - the last and most important milestone of the Bonn process.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

25. “The vigorous implementation and intensification of the programme ahead of the elections is a task of the greatest importance. We need to further strengthen our efforts to address such requirements as achieving complete disarmament in Kabul, disarming the commanders, accelerating reintegration programmes and creating job opportunities. We strongly urge all Afghan parties to make a full commitment to DDR, and reiterate our request to neighbouring countries and the international community to support the programme. Thirdly, one of the most discussed issues at the conference was drug production and trafficking, and the importance of taking effective countermeasures in this regard was fully recognized. Enforcement alone will not solve the problem.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

26. “Secondly, with regard to security, we welcome the fact that the international community expressed its determination at the conference to assist further in the stabilization of the security situation, not only in Kabul and some provincial cities, but throughout the entire country, specifically through the deployment of Provincial Reconstruction Teams, in order to restore security and to contribute to the country's reconstruction and development. Japan, together with the United Nations Mission of Assistance in Afghanistan, has been leading the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process and, as of mid-February, more than 5,500 ex- combatants have been disarmed and demobilized in four areas, including Kabul, in the pilot phase of the DDR programme.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

27. “All necessary tasks should be expeditiously carried out in the coming months, including overcoming the delays in voter registration, preparing to provide overseas Afghans with voting opportunities and mobilizing resources that are necessary to successfully implement the elections. Japan is resolved to extend assistance to ensure the success of the elections. As part of such assistance, it has already committed to providing $8.2 million for voter registration.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

28. “From that perspective, we believe that the conference, which integrated the Bonn process for peace and security and the Tokyo process for reconstruction, was an important step towards the consolidation of peace in Afghanistan. Acknowledging that success, I would like to point out three issues that need to be dealt with going forward. The first relates to the elections. The formal announcement by President Karzai of the organization of both presidential and parliamentary elections in September provided an opportunity for the conference to accelerate the preparation process even further.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

29. “As one of the conference co-Chairs, Japan warmly welcomes that outcome and expresses its gratitude to the Government of Germany for having hosted the conference. Japan has stressed from the beginning that the reinforcement of the political process, a seamless transition from humanitarian assistance to recovery and reconstruction, and the establishment and nationwide expansion of security are closely interlinked and should be addressed in a comprehensive manner. Japan also believes that it is particularly important to bring about human security, with the goal of achieving nation-building and society-building through the protection and empowerment of every individual in Afghanistan.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

30. “The international conference on Afghanistan held at Berlin on 31 March and 1 April reaffirmed the strong commitment of the international community to the Afghan people, with ministerial-level participation from many countries, despite the concern previously expressed about the shift of international attention from Afghanistan to other issues, such as Iraq. Japan, for its part, announced its readiness to extend further grant assistance amounting to $400 million over the coming two years, which brings Japan's contributions since September 2001 to over $1 billion. The total commitment by the donor community at the conference for the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan amounts to $8.2 billion over the next three years.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

31. “Even if there is a serious difference of position between groups, it is critically important to have dialogue so as to build confidence and eventually try to solve problems peacefully. We have already seen cases where ownership is exercised by West African countries in the field of peacekeeping under the auspices of ECOWAS. We hope that the same strong sense of ownership will also be demonstrated in the areas of the promotion of governance and peace-building. Japan intends to continue to provide assistance, together with the international community, for such efforts.”

    2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source

32. “Japan has also decided to provide a non-project grant aid counterpart fund totalling about $2.3 million for DDR projects in C6te d'Ivoire. Japan recognizes the gravity of the problem of child and women soldiers in West Africa, who are both social victims and a factor in the escalation of conflicts, and, as was recommended in the Secretary- General's report, would like to appeal to Member States to adopt policies against their recruitment and use for military purposes. It is the promotion of development that is most needed in the countries of West Africa, and there should be no place on their national agenda for engaging in conflicts that consume valuable resources and bring nothing but misery to the people.”

    2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source

33. “In recognition of that, Japan has provided assistance totalling approximately $6.5 million for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) projects in Sierra Leone. However, in West Africa it is difficult to implement DDR activities effectively in one country without paying attention to the regional dimension, because combatants can easily cross borders. For that reason, it is essential that DDR activities also be implemented in neighbouring countries such as Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire. I am pleased to announce, in this connection, that on 19 March Japan decided to extend emergency grant assistance of some $3.6 million to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for the disarmament, demobilization, rehabilitation and reintegration (DDRR) programme for child soldiers in Liberia.”

    2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source

34. “It would also be useful to agree on a division of labour between a United Nations peacekeeping operation and a multinational force, as has taken place in Cote d'Ivoire. As mentioned in the Secretary-General's report, the idea of implementing development projects for a designated community in order to facilitate the collection of small arms and light weapons deserves serious consideration. Japan actually implemented this idea in Cambodia under the "Weapons for Development" project, and I am pleased to report that it has been producing great success. It is important to recognize that the reintegration of ex-combatants and the reconstruction and development of communities in the post-conflict phase are essential in order to prevent the recurrence of conflicts, as is emphasized in the Secretary-General's report.”

    2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source

35. “The need for peacekeeping operations is increasing in many parts of the world. It is important to recognize, however, that there is inevitably a limit to the resources available to respond to such needs. Therefore, we believe that it is a good practical suggestion, which deserves our serious consideration, that the resources that will be saved by downsizing the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) be reallocated to the peacekeeping operations in Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire. Japan is of the view that further efforts should be pursued to increase synergy among the missions in the region, including the possibility of the regionalization of peacekeeping operations in the longer perspective.”

    2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source

36. “It is also the basis of our efforts to promote consolidation of peace in Africa. It is our intention to continue to assist actively, in cooperation with the international community, those countries and organizations active in West Africa that are taking a leadership role in resolving conflicts in the region. Japan also considers that, in the process of peace- building, an approach that focuses on the protection and empowerment of individual people is extremely important. This is the "human security" approach. I sincerely hope that the international community will take concrete action in order to ensure human security in the West African region. Japan has promoted the idea of human security in Sierra Leone by supporting reintegration of ex-combatants through the Trust Fund for Human Security.”

    2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source

37. “I welcome the practical recommendations offered in the Secretary-General's report on ways to combat subregional and cross-border problems in West Africa (S/2004/200). We too think it important, as pointed out in the report, that Governments in West Africa strengthen their governance and exercise their ownership in the peace- building process. It is particularly noteworthy that the Secretary-General is emphasizing that the primary responsibility for improving governance lies with each national Government in West Africa. Japan shares this view. Since the inception of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in 1993, a collaboration achieved through ownership of African countries and partnership of the international community has been the cornerstone of Japan's policy vis-a-vis Africa.”

    2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source

38. “To prevent this incident from further fuelling the negative chain reaction between hatred and violence, we urge Israel to take effective measures immediately to calm the situation, while exercising maximum self-restraint. For the progress of peace, there is no choice for the two parties but to ultimately overcome their anger and loss of trust of each other so that they may sit together at the negotiation table. We earnestly call upon the leaders of both Israel and Palestine to show courageous leadership by redirecting themselves promptly toward peace through negotiation and resuming the implementation of the road map, in order to realize as early as possible the vision of two States living side by side in peace.”

    2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source

39. “The killing of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, the spiritual leader of Hamas, by Israeli forces was committed recklessly, with no consideration of the consequences that would follow. It is an act that cannot be justified. It has seriously harmed the Middle East peace process. Japan condemns the killing of Sheikh Yassin. Since the beginning of March, it seems that the vicious circle, in which violence begets even greater violence, has again commenced in this region. We fear that the killing of Sheikh Yassin may provoke serious retaliation and result in an overall escalation of the conflict. Therefore, the situation must be regarded as extremely serious. We are also concerned that the negative impact of the incident may not be contained within the context of the Israeli-Palestine conflict, but may spread to a broader geographical area.”

    2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source

40. “Japan intends to maintain its commitment to achieving the stability and prosperity of the South- Eastern European region, in cooperation with the international community, in the firm belief that the stabilization of the situation in Kosovo is essential for attaining that goal.”

    2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

41. “On the other hand, my Government believes that the international community must continue its efforts in the areas of the consolidation of peace and economic development - which is a precondition for peace - in order to ensure that this kind of violence does not break out again. In that connection, we hope that there will be a useful exchange of opinions at the ministerial conference on peace consolidation and economic development of the western Balkans, which we plan to hold in Tokyo in April. Japan also would like to underscore, as a concrete measure to prevent such incidents, the importance of enhancing security in Kosovo through initiatives such as the illicit small arms control projects of the United Nations Development Programme, which my Government has been supporting.”

    2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

42. “The people of Kosovo have endured massive losses in precious lives and property in the past. Moreover, the international community has invested enormous resources, in terms of personnel, diplomacy and financial resources, in the hope of resolving this tragic situation. Japan considers that all parties to the conflict must keep those facts fully in mind. We strongly urge all parties concerned to make a determined effort to resolve the issue on the basis of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and the "standards before status" policy, through strengthened dialogue and without further escalating this tense situation.”

    2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

43. “Let me say at the outset that Japan strongly condemns the new wave of violence in Kosovo, which erupted yesterday and has already resulted in many injuries and deaths. My Government calls for an immediate end to the violence and demands that the perpetrators be brought to justice. We also strongly deplore the attacks on KFOR soldiers and on personnel of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). It is particularly regrettable that those incidents occurred and that so many were killed or injured at a time when concerned parties from the international community - especially the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Harri Holkeri - have been making sincere efforts aimed at constructive peace-building. We also wish to extend our sincere condolences to the families of the victims.”

    2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

44. “We believe that the time has come to verify once again whether the counter-terrorism measures which we have been taking are functioning effectively, both in their organizational and their operational aspects. In this regard as well, my Government believes that the recent proposal is on the right track. Expectations are high regarding what the CTC is capable of achieving. I would like to request that the work conducted by the CTC be reviewed continuously and seriously with a view to verifying whether the Committee is effectively fulfilling its goals. I would also like to add that the work of the CTC is a matter of interest to all States Members of the United Nations. I hope, therefore, that future reports concerning the evaluation of the activities of the CTC will be provided to all Member States without delay.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

45. “In that regard, we would like to commend the point made in paragraph 6 of the most recent report that all measures to be taken, including reinforcement of the CTC structure, "should not increase in a disproportionate way the budget and resources already allocated to the CTC." It is also important to ensure transparency with regard to the sources of financing of the CTC's activities. We are often warned that when a new organization is established, people tend to attach more importance to its continuation and expansion than to its original objectives. In this connection, I would like also to welcome the inclusion in the proposal of a sunset clause terminating the new structure on 31 December 2007. The CTC is now well into its third year of work.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

46. “For that purpose, importance should also be attached to the CTC's coordination of activities with those of the Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1267 (1999) - the so-called Taliban and Al Qaeda sanctions Committee. Japan has taken measures to freeze the funds and other financial assets of well over 400 individuals and entities implicated in terrorist activities. We intend to continue encouraging Member States to enact the domestic legislation needed in order to take measures against the financing of terrorism. Fourthly, as I said at the outset, Japan supports the recent report on revitalization of the CTC. However, that does not mean that expenditures for that purpose should be allowed to grow unrestrained.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

47. “Japan, believing in the importance of promoting cooperation to combat international terrorism, has been actively extending assistance for capacity-building. My Government has been holding a variety of seminars with a view to assisting in capacity-building for counter-terrorism, primarily for Asian countries, in six main areas: immigration control, transportation security, customs cooperation, export control, police and law enforcement, and measures against terrorist financing. Thirdly, I would like to emphasize the need to continue to assign high priority to cutting off the sources of funding that make terrorist activities possible and to preventing the outflow of arms to terrorists. Such measures are indispensable for preventing terrorism.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

48. “However, since technical support such as assistance in developing legislative measures related to counter-terrorism is already provided by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), we would like to request the CTC fully to coordinate and cooperate with other United Nations organs, as mentioned in the recent report, so that there will be no duplication of work among them. Secondly, I would like to stress the importance of promoting and enhancing support for counter-terrorism measures. While we appreciate the role which has been played by the CTC in this regard, we believe that the CTC, under its new structure, should continue to facilitate appropriate technical assistance, for example by sending experts to the countries concerned.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

49. “We are convinced that the role of the CTC will be further strengthened if, as recommended in the report, the Committee is able to enlist the services of experts who are well versed in the various trends reflected in recent terrorist acts, and if, with their assistance, the CTC is able to analyse the large body of information gathered from Member States and to propose common measures to be taken by all States, as well as specific measures to be taken by certain States, for the eradication of terrorism.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

50. “I should like to state at the outset that Japan supports the report before us. On that basis, let me stress the following four points. First, Japan believes that, in restructuring the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), it is important to secure the coordination of existing structures within the United Nations, such as the Secretariat, and thereby to strengthen the United Nations as a whole.”

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