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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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“In this context, I would like to mention that, at the Third Japan-Pacific Islands Forum Summit Meeting, hosted by my Government in May of this year, Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi, Prime Minister Somare of Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Islands Forum leaders identified enhanced security in the Pacific region as one of the priority policy objectives that must be addressed jointly by Japan and Forum members. As one concrete effort in pursuit of that objective, my Government began this October to provide assistance for improvement in such areas as education, public health and transportation infrastructure, with a View to ensuring stability in the daily lives of the people of Bougainville and strengthening their economy.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“Therefore, we request that after its mandate is extended, UNPOB provide evaluation reports at an appropriate time, so that countries concerned, including Japan, will be able to verify the effectiveness of its activities. In addition, we believe that closer coordination and cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other relevant organs of the United Nations system that are conducting activities in the field, would be conducive to an early completion of UNPOB's mandate. In that context, my delegation would like to welcome some suggestions made earlier in this forum on the downsizing of UNPOB's structure and the sharing of office space between UNPOB and UNDP. Support for the consolidation of peace in the aftermath of a conflict is one of the pillars of Japan's foreign policy.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“My Government appreciates the steady execution by the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB) of its mandate, including the collection of weapons, since its establishment in 1998. Now that the peace process is in its final stage, it is crucial that the peace that has been attained in Bougainville, after the end of the long-term conflict that lasted a decade, be definitively and irreversibly consolidated. In order for UNPOB to complete the work that is yet to be done, we support the extension of its mandate, to the extent necessary. At the same time, however, I must add that Japan, as a Member State which is obliged to share as much as 19.6 per cent of the United Nations budget, is gravely concerned about the continuing expansion of the United Nations budget.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“At the outset, I should like to say that the Japanese Government welcomes the continued and steady progress in the peace process in Bougainville since the previous open meeting on this matter, held in August of this year. We are pleased that the implementation of the 2001 peace agreement is in its final stage. Stage III, in which the final disposition of the collected weapons is to be decided, is in progress. It is the wish of the international community that once security has been restored through completion of the weapons disposal plan, the first elections for an autonomous government in Bougainville, as provided in the Bougainville Peace Agreement, be held promptly, so that the people of Bougainville will be able to live in peace and start the restoration and development process through their own volition.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“The protection of civilians in armed conflict is not a new agenda item, but, as the road map demonstrates, there are still many tasks to be carried out. We must not forget that most civilian casualties have occurred in the course of emergencies that have been prolonged but have failed to attract much international attention. Japan welcomes further discussion, which will help us better to position ourselves to meet the wide range of challenges we face in addressing the question of the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The protection of civilians in armed conflict is a task that requires close coordination and cooperation among various organs of the United Nations system as well as with Member States and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In this context, it might be worthwhile for the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council to convene a joint meeting to address the issue. Coordination among the relevant departments of the Secretariat should also be strengthened and continuously reviewed. We welcome in this context what has been done to improve coordination between the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and OCHA better to reflect the points made in the aide-memoire. Due attention should be paid to the aide-memoire at every stage of planning a response to a complex emergency situation.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The restoration of social stability is indispensable to the lasting protection of civilians. To that end, it is of the utmost importance to collect and destroy firearms that have been widely circulated throughout a society, and to demobilize ex-combatants and then rehabilitate them and reintegrate them into society as normal citizens - what is called the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation (DDRR) process. The reconstruction of an impartial and dependable police force and of other law enforcement systems is indispensable, too. Furthermore, it is also important to put an end to impunity for those responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian, human rights and criminal law, in order to achieve real national reconciliation and rebirth.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Thus it is Vital, through the concerted efforts of the international community, including direct dialogue with armed groups, to ensure that such arrangements are made. We should redouble our efforts to discuss the expansion of the scope of protection, under a clear definition, of the existing Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel. Thirdly, on the duration of threats, we must bear in mind that civilians often continue to be in danger even after major battles have ended. We should not be misled by the rather artificial demarcation between conflict and post-conflict situations. So-called post- conflict situations often remain precarious and highly likely to revert to conflict situations in the absence of deliberate measures and attention.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It is not sufficient simply to protect civilians from physical harm; their human dignity must also be protected. Vulnerable civilians cannot recover their dignity if they are left in extremely poor conditions as a result of armed conflict. They need to engage in their livelihoods free from fear of extreme poverty, starvation or deadly disease. They need to be empowered in order to become constructive actors in their communities. Humanitarian and rehabilitation assistance plays an important role in addressing such needs. Without proper arrangements to secure access to people in need and to ensure the safety of aid workers, however, such workers will be unable to perform their roles.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In many cases, only neutral players such as special representatives of the Secretary-General or the Emergency Relief Coordinator can accomplish this. These are among the few agents who are in a position to communicate directly with armed groups to remind them of the necessity of protecting civilians and of their direct responsibility under international humanitarian law to do so. Such involvement is sometimes looked upon with suspicion, as it is considered interference in internal affairs. However, it should not be viewed as a challenge to national sovereignty, especially when national authorities have failed, or have a limited capacity, to protect civilians. In reality, such a direct dialogue should be seen as an effort to complement national sovereignty. Secondly, let me turn to the types of threats that exist.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877Resumption1 (2003) · source
“First, let me turn to the sources of threats and ways to address them. In recent times, while the number of armed conflicts taking the form of traditional wars between sovereign States is down, we have, however, witnessed an alarming increase in armed conflicts within national borders, or sometimes across national borders, between Governments and rebel groups or among non-State parties. Such armed conflicts often take place because of bitter enmity based on such factors as tribal, ethnic or religious differences. In such cases, the hostilities are usually extremely intense, and a large number of civilians tend to fall victim to them. Protecting civilians in the midst of armed conflict under such circumstances requires the engagement of those groups that have taken up arms.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877Resumption1 (2003) · source
“As the report of the Commission on Human Security points out, human security should be placed on the security agenda, and humanitarian action should be strengthened; these are two important policies, which must be enhanced. Japan is determined to cooperate closely with the various stakeholders to promote human security in this field. The aide-memoire is an important tool; it helps to guide us in our consideration of protection issues. Threats to civilians are so diverse and complex that we may find it difficult to focus our efforts. However, we must not become confused in the face of seemingly complicated situations. Let me try to draw a clearer picture ofthe challenges we face and the tasks ahead of us with respect to the protection of civilians by discussing the sources, types and duration of threats to civilians in armed conflict.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Japan shares the conviction that, under any and all circumstances, civilians should be protected from becoming the targets of deliberate attacks. Attacks on vulnerable civilians, who have no means of defending themselves - especially children and women - are disgraceful, barbaric and cowardly acts. They also destroy the basic fabric of society, generate enmity and mutual distrust, and do irreparable harm to any opportunity for rehabilitating post-conflict communities. Every attack against civilians must be strongly condemned and the perpetrators brought to justice in accordance with international law. The protection of civilians in armed conflict is an area where a human security approach is also indispensable.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I would like to welcome the decision of the Security Council to convene this open debate on the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which is of great concern to all Member States. I wish to commend the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for its work in updating the aide-memoire as well as the road map on protection of civilians in armed conflict. Let me also take advantage of this opportunity to welcome the press statement by the President of the Security Council - you yourself - issued yesterday on the condemnation of the attacks in Iraq on foreign and Iraqi nationals and on international and coalition personnel, including two fellow Japanese diplomats.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Identifying and addressing the root causes is crucial, and all parties are called upon to make a serious effort to eradicate them. However, while acknowledging the need to address the underlying causes of terrorism, we can never accept the existence of root causes as justification for the use of terrorism or as an excuse for delay in taking effective counter- terrorism measures. We should be aware that only with resolute will and determined action will we be able to overcome the threat of terrorism.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We are also of the view that the CTC and the Security Council as a whole should seriously address the issue of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the context of our fight against terrorism. Thirdly, lack of capacity due to a variety of constraints prevents many developing countries from taking effective counter-terrorism measures, although they recognize their importance and have the earnest intention of implementing them. It is essential to extend assistance for capacity-building to those developing countries. Japan will continue to contribute in this area through activities such as inviting conference and seminar participants from developing countries, in coordination with the CTC. The necessity of addressing the root causes of terrorism has been underscored on numerous occasions.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We believe that these measures taken by my country will encourage further efforts by the Palestinian Authority to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure, as required by the road map, and thus contribute to achieving peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians and to bringing about peace in the Middle East. With regard to the arms that can be used as a direct means of committing terrorist acts, we welcome the recent recommendation of the Group of Governmental Experts on the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms that man-portable air defence systems be included among the categories of arms subject to registration and reporting. We hope that the inclusion of these weapons in the United Nations Register, once agreed upon by Member States, will make a significant contribution to preventing terrorists from acquiring them.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Secondly, as regards the task of denying terrorists access to the means of committing acts of terror, the importance of promoting the conclusion of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and of strictly implementing the sanctions imposed on Al Qaeda and the Taliban by Security Council resolution 1267 (1999) and subsequent resolutions can hardly be overemphasized. Efforts by Member States, however, should not stop there. They need to go well beyond these measures. Japan has frozen the assets of the military wing of Hamas, in accordance with resolution 1373 (2001), but in the light of the fact that Hamas has expressed its tolerance of and support for terrorism, we have decided to take measures to freeze the assets of Hamas as a whole.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In this connection, Japan has organized a seminar that is being held today and tomorrow in Tokyo with a view to encouraging accession to these counter-terrorism conventions by countries in South-East Asia. International and regional efforts are also essential in order to deny safe haven to terrorists. We welcome the strengthening of cooperation between the CTC and other international and regional organizations. One example of a regional effort in Asia was the Asia-Europe Meeting seminar on anti-terrorism held last month in Beijing, co-sponsored by China, Denmark, Germany, Spain and Japan. My country is determined to continue efforts to further strengthen such international and regional cooperation.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The growing threat of terrorism - as demonstrated by the bombings at a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, and at the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad in August; at the city centre of Mumbai, India, last month; as well as the frequently occurring terrorist attacks in Iraq in recent months - poses an extremely grave challenge to our effort to build a more decent world. I would like to reiterate the importance of resolute action on the part of the international community in the fight against terrorism and to touch upon the following three points in that connection. First, I have repeatedly point out that it is important to deny safe haven to terrorists. Despite the repeated appeals of the international community, the number of contracting parties to the counter-terrorism conventions and protocols is still far from satisfactory.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I wish to reiterate how important it is for the leaders of Timor-Leste to be united in governing their country, for the people of Timor-Leste to participate in the nation-building efforts as a matter of their own responsibility and for the international community to continue to extend its support.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“We also call upon the international community to continue to extend its valuable support to this young republic. In support of building a self-sustaining Timor- Leste, Japan has pledged, and has been steadily implementing, assistance of up to $60 million over the period of three years following its independence, with a focus on peace-building as well as on reconstruction in three key areas: agriculture, infrastructure and human resources development. 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 also benefit the people of Timor-Leste. We believe that such support is in line with the needs of Timor-Leste as described in the report of the Secretary-General.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“Japan will also seriously consider what will be the most appropriate support for Timor-Leste, while listening to the views of the Government of Timor-Leste, the United Nations and other countries that have been supportive of Timor-Leste. Consolidating and building peace are big challenges faced by the international community. It is crucially important for the United Nations and the international community to make certain that those valuable initial achievements such as peace, the rule of law, respect for human rights and development take root and are long-lasting. Japan will unhesitatingly provide appropriate support for peace-building as well as for the consolidation of peace and for the enhancement of human security in Timor-Leste.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“It is the firm intention of my Government to continue to support the effort by UNMISET to consolidate what has been achieved so far on as solid a base as possible within the short period remaining until the end of the mandate of UNMISET. We also share the view of the Secretary-General in his report, which states that support from the international community will continue to be required even after the expiration of the UNMISET mandate. We simply cannot accept a situation in which the fruits of the activities of UNMISET might be ignored, so that as a result Timor-Leste could return to its prior state of confusion and disorder after the expiration of the mandate. We hope that the Secretary-General will provide us with detailed proposals for the post-UNMISET stage as early and in as specific a form as possible.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“I would first like to thank Ambassador Sharma, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing. The Government of Japan is pleased to note that much has been achieved in the areas of public administration, combating serious crimes, internal security and Timor-Leste's relationship with Indonesia, including progress on border-control issues. I am also pleased to note, in checking the budget of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), that it has implemented its work in a very cost-effective manner. The report of the Secretary-General, however, states that serious challenges still remain in such areas as public administration, the judiciary, policing and national security.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“The Government of Japan is concerned that the efforts for peace based on the road map, which is now at a critical juncture, have become increasingly fraught with difficulties. Nevertheless, the road map remains the only viable way to achieve peace. I reiterate our earnest hope that, in order to resume the implementation of the road map, both the Israeli and the Palestinian sides will exercise the maximum self- restraint, refrain from taking measures which will worsen the situation, and make the utmost efforts for putting an end to the violence.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“Today, I would like to take this opportunity to request the Israeli Government once again not to implement that decision. Japan will closely watch the Israeli Government's actions with regard to this matter. At the same time, Japan fully expects that the Palestinian Authority will resolutely fight against violence by the extremists and take steadfast measures for that purpose. It is indispensable that the Palestinian Authority fully recognize that, unless steady efforts are made, it will be difficult to improve the situation. I would also like to emphasize that any lack of resolute measures on the part of the Palestinian Authority against the violence will only provide an additional excuse inside Israel for the continued construction of the separation fence.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“Japan recognizes that the extension of the so-called separation fences, as approved by the Israeli Cabinet, will cut into the Green Line. This is particularly true in the case of the area surrounding the Ariel settlement. These separation fences, although it is claimed that they are intended to prevent the intrusion of terrorists, not only negatively affect the lives of Palestinians but also prejudge the final status of the negotiations, as the fence is to be extended inside the Green Line. Japan has therefore called upon the Israeli Government to reconsider its fence programme. With respect to the latest Israeli decision to extend the fence, which is truly regrettable, Japan strongly requested the Israeli Government, on 1 October - the day of Cabinet approval - to refrain from implementing that decision.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“First, allow me to express my profound sorrow at the deaths of those who perished, deep condolences to the bereaved families and heartfelt sympathy to those injured in the suicide bombing in Haifa on 4 October. Terrorism cannot be justified for any reason. Japan reiterates its condemnation of the brutal terrorist attacks that continue to victimize large numbers of innocent people. The Israeli attack against Syrian territory on 5 October, however, could cause a further deterioration of the situation in that region, where the level of tension is already elevated. Japan considers that attack to be absolutely deplorable. As those incidents illustrate, the situation in the Middle East has worsened, to the great disappointment of the international community.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“I hope that today's meeting and the one held on the 24th of this month will provide guidance for the future work of the United Nations, and I look forward to the report of the Secretary-General.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“Moreover, the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute, which was established by agreement between the United Nations and Japan, has been contributing for 40 years to capacity-building in crime prevention and criminal justice by conducting activities that include the training of experts in the Asia-Pacific countries. We would like to request that the report to be provided by the Secretary-General on today's discussion include an evaluation of the assistance provided to date by United Nations organs, including the Security Council, and by Member States, respectively, and recommendations regarding the kinds of assistance that might be provided in the future.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“In this context, assistance from the international community for legal system-building in post-conflict periods is critically important, because it will contribute to the establishment of the rule of law and the prevention of future conflict, as well as to the creation of a base upon which to promote nation- building and development. It is from this point of view that the Japanese Government has been extending assistance of various kinds to Cambodia, Timor-Leste and other countries, in areas such as the formulation of basic laws and the development of human resources for judicial institutions. We are also encouraged to see that contributions in this area have been strengthened in the peace operations of the United Nations.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“We consider it necessary to conduct further discussions on this matter, including the expansion of the scope of protection in our deliberations, with a clear understanding of the existing Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel. Thirdly and lastly, placing importance on justice and the rule of law is an essential element in promoting human security and furthering economic and social development. Where no justice or rule of law exist, frustration and bitterness will accumulate, and a society that is supposed to be united for development will instead become fragmented and divided, and descend into a vicious circle of conflict and poverty.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“Secondly, there is the task of combating terrorism and ensuring the safety of United Nations and associated personnel. The eradication of terrorism is a challenge to the international community as a whole. The United Nations is playing an important role through its championing of international conventions and protocols to ensure that terrorists are brought to justice and through its measures to prevent terrorism. The international community was shocked by the terrorist attack on United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, which caused so many casualties. We welcome resolution 1502 (2003), adopted by the Security Council after the attack, as an important step for the protection of humanitarian personnel and the United Nations and its associated personnel.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“The Government of Japan, together with France, have put forth initiatives for the adoption of the relevant resolutions in the General Assembly. We hope that the court would begin its activities without delay and thereby contribute to the achievement of justice in Cambodia. It may be said that the most important recent development in international criminal justice is the birth of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Government of Japan has consistently supported the establishment of the ICC and welcomed it when the Rome Statute came into force. In order for the ICC to be effective and universal, it is necessary for a large number of countries to be able to regard the Court as their own. We therefore consider it crucial that the ICC meet the expectations of as many countries as possible in conducting its activities.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“In the 19905, the Security Council established International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia for Rwanda. This represented a great advance in the development of international criminal justice. The Special Court for Sierra Leone was also established, based on a request by the Security Council. Japan supports such a role for the Council. We share the concern expressed by Foreign Secretary Straw in the Council meeting last week, however, that the Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda are proceeding slowly and at considerable financial cost. We request the Security Council to conduct rigorous monitoring, so that those Courts conduct the trials efficiently and that they complete their mandates expeditiously. The United Nations should also make an important contribution to the Khmer Rouge trials.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to touch upon the views of my Government regarding some recent developments related to this subject. First, as regards developments in international criminal justice, it is unjust to allow those who have committed serious crimes to go unpunished; such inaction renders society and the State corrupt. When society or the State, alone, cannot bring such criminals to justice, it is important for the international community to shoulder its responsibility and contribute to the creation of a post-conflict order and a base for economic and social development, as well as to the achievement of universal justice. It is also in the interest of the international community, as it will serve to deter similar crimes in the future.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“In this sense, given the Organization's comprehensive membership, the law- making functions of the United Nations system - in which extensive discussions are conducted to promote understanding among Members - is extremely important. In addition, the Security Council is authorized under Article 25 of the Charter to make legally-binding decisions in the area of the maintenance of international peace and security. The Council is making an increasing number of critical decisions, particularly in the post-cold war era. The Japanese Government attaches great importance to the United Nations role in this area. In this context, we welcome the initiative of the British Presidency this month to place this issue on the agenda of the Security Council.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“International courts also need general or specific agreement by the parties for disputes to be referred to them. However, States tend to hesitate before subjecting themselves to legally-binding agreements and decisions that restrict their latitude on many issues, including such wide-ranging matters as the environment, human rights and trade and investment, which are complex and greatly affect national interests. In the present international community, establishing the rule of law, while important, is not an easy task. It is essential first of all, therefore, to create a framework for agreements in which as many States as possible will participate. Merely pursuing ideals will not produce effective results if the participating countries are limited in number.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“Article 1 of the United Nations Charter stipulates that one of the purposes of the United Nations is to bring about the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law. After 58 years, this purpose is still a very important one for this Organization. Indeed, the role played by the United Nations is all the more important now that there is an increasing need, as globalization advances, to address a variety of international problems that transcend national borders. In the international community, where no integrated government exists as yet, there is no legislative or judicial organ with enforcement authorities. Treaties require the consent of participating States to become binding.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“We hope that under the leadership of the new Prime Minister, Mr. Ahmed Qurei, the new cabinet of the Palestinian Authority will be formed swiftly and will bring renewed vigour to the efforts being made towards the successful implementation of the road map. Japan is committed to continuing its active support of such undertakings. The international community needs to assist the new cabinet. However, let me repeat once again: it is imperative for both parties to end the vicious circle of violence and mistrust immediately. Only then can a true dialogue be initiated, based on mutual trust between the parties.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It is our fervent hope that Israel will fully consider the consequences of its own actions and proceed with prudence and caution. At the same time, Japan recognizes and understands Israel's concern for the security of its people. The Palestinian Authority must be resolute in the battle to stop the violence being perpetrated by the extremist factions. Japan will continue to urge the Palestinian side to take action against the extremists and to strengthen their security apparatus as quickly as possible. We will continue our efforts to assist them in that area. Terrorism cannot be justified for any reason. Japan reiterates its condemnation of the brutal terrorist attacks that continue to victimize large numbers of innocent people. Japan will continue to support to the fullest extent possible the efforts by both parties to achieve peace.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“For that purpose, it is a matter of absolute necessity for both the Israeli and the Palestinian sides to restore calm to the situation immediately and to resume their dialogue and cooperation in accordance with the road map and, above all, to exercise the utmost restraint and to exert the maximum effort possible to bring the violence to a halt. At this point, I would like to say a word with respect to the decision announced by the Israeli Government on 11 September to remove President Arafat. The removal by force of the President, who has been elected by the people, will not contribute to the improvement of the situation but will lead instead to a further worsening of conditions. Japan strongly requests that Israel not go forward with that decision.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I have listened carefully to the briefing by Mr. Roed-Larson and the statements by the members of the Council. As evidenced by the rapid development of events in recent days and clearly demonstrated in the briefing and the statements, the road map is at a critical juncture. Japan is gravely concerned by this situation because peace in the Middle East is key to the peace and stability of the region as a whole, and the road map remains the only viable way to achieve peace. In order to salvage the road map from the current crisis, the ongoing vicious circle of violence and mistrust must be broken without delay.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In this connection, we would consider it helpful for the Committee to establish guidelines on the timing of domestic implementation of the update, indicating that any update should be domestically implemented within a certain period of time after the press release or official notification to the Member States by the Committee. In closing, I would like to reiterate our appreciation of the dedication of Ambassadors Valdes and Munoz, the former and present Chairmen of the Committee, and their outstanding staff, as well as the Secretariat and the Monitoring Group experts. We trust that the Committee will continue to function effectively under the leadership of Ambassador Mufioz.”
2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source
“The consolidated list of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) has been constantly enhanced, but sometimes insufficient information in the list still presents difficulties for Member States in identifying the individuals or entities listed. We urge all States, including those that originally submitted the names of the individuals or entities included, to make a greater effort to put supplemental information on the list. It is also important for all Members to incorporate without delay any update of the list in their domestic regulations.”
2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source
“It is in this regard that further cooperation between the CTC and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), through strengthening of the relations between CTC experts and the Monitoring Group, will be useful. Thirdly, an environment that enables access to illicit arms enhances the threat posed by Al Qaeda. Implementation of strict measures to address arms trafficking is therefore essential. Above all, the international community must absolutely prevent terrorists from gaining access to weapons of mass destruction. Japan therefore supports the recommendation of the Group to urge Member States to join the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, including States that have no domestic nuclear programme. It is also important for Member States to address the problem of small arms and light weapons.”
2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source
“Secondly, while substantial progress has been made in promoting new legislation and regulations in Member States through the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), the Financial Action Task Force and the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, which has resulted in the freezing of many Taliban- and Al Qaeda-related funds and assets, it is important to note that substantial funds are still available to Al Qaeda from the illicit drug trade and through charities, and that they are still able to distribute funds through mechanisms such as hawala. We need to make further efforts in order to completely suppress all resources available to them and render them powerless to carry out their activities.”
2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source
“Furthermore, the monitoring group has pointed out that a new generation of Al Qaeda members who have been trained outside of Afghanistan has emerged, and that members of the network have retained a dangerously high degree of mobility around the world. These facts highlight the seriousness of the matter. It is urgent that we take effective travel-ban measures by strengthening information sharing and cooperation among law enforcement authorities and enhancing the consolidated list of the Committee, and thereby close in on the Taliban and Al Qaeda.”
2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source
“We must overcome the challenges posed by the Taliban and Al Qaeda through an integrated approach, including resolute action in the field and strict application by the international community as a whole of the sanctions that have been imposed and capacity-building to enable developing countries to implement those measures. The recently released report of the Monitoring Group established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1363 (2001) is a detailed and extremely interesting document, and we greatly appreciate it. However, we are deeply concerned about the following three issues pointed out in the report. First, although the efforts to find and detain key Al Qaeda leaders have made progress, there are still some leaders who have managed to escape the international pursuit.”
2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source