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Ishikane

lines on the record: 693
first: 2019-11-19
most recent: 2023-12-08
sittings or episodes: 145
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“Though this is a disappointing outcome, Japan will work constructively with other Council members to find a path forward.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9499 (2023) · source
“In the current situation, Japan also takes very seriously the Secretary-General’s invocation of Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations. We therefore regret that the draft resolution failed to be adopted. However, we need to recall that the country that vetoed it is engaging in enormous diplomatic efforts to make a tangible difference in improving the humanitarian situation on the ground. That is why we need more joint and unceasing efforts to find common ground from which the Council can work together for the people of Palestine, as well as those in Israel and beyond, rather than indulging in finger-pointing. In that regard, I was therefore disappointed by the statement made by the speaker immediately preceding me.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9499 (2023) · source
“More than two months have passed since Hamas’s terror attack on Israel on 7 October, followed by Israel’s massive military response. After several failed attempts, the Security Council finally spoke on 15 November through its adoption of resolution 2712 (2023). After that, a hopeful week-long humanitarian pause in the fighting allowed more emergency aid to enter through the Rafah crossing and more than 100 hostages to be released. However, after the pause broke down, the situation deteriorated rapidly, with new rounds of deaths, displacement and destruction. It is clear that more must be done. We voted in favour of draft resolution S/2023/970, as the loss of civilian life that we are witnessing now — Palestinian or Israeli — is tragic.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9499 (2023) · source
“All parties must abide by resolution 2712 (2023). Furthermore, it is urgent that the Council speak in a united voice — whatever the language we may agree on — to prevent a further deterioration of the humanitarian situation. The bottom line is that the hostilities must stop immediately for a period that enables meaningful humanitarian operations aimed at averting a humanitarian catastrophe. Only a two-State solution will enable both Israelis and Palestinians to live in lasting and secure peace. Today that goal seems far off. Gaza has been devastated, the task of reconstruction will be enormous, and we must consider what political and security arrangements will be in place when the fighting stops. But even in the midst of the current desperate crisis, we must not forget that peace and coexistence are possible.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“The delivery of essential supplies through the Rafah crossing alone is utterly insufficient. We of course welcome the fact that Israel agreed to open the Kerem Shalom crossing for screenings and inspection. Establishment a monitoring mechanism under the authority of the United Nations is also critical. Japan believes that the Council cannot simply watch the situation deteriorate. It is our responsibility to address this grave humanitarian situation immediately. What is more, there are increasingly serious concerns about the possibility of a spillover of the conflict into the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and the Red Sea. The situation could all too easily engulf an already volatile region. Against that backdrop, Japan’s position is clear. Humanitarian concerns should be given absolute priority.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“Now winter is approaching in Gaza, and the streets and the facilities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East are packed with the newly displaced, many of whom are fleeing for a second time. Most basic goods are unavailable. To echo the words of the Secretary-General, the nightmare in Gaza is a crisis of humanity. Japan takes the Secretary-General’s invocation of Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations seriously, urging the members of the Security Council to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and appealing for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared given the grave human loss in such a short period of time. We deeply regret that no significant humanitarian aid has been delivered since the breakdown of the humanitarian pause last week.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing. It has been more than two months since Hamas’s brutal terror attack on 7 October, in which more than 1,200 people were killed in Israel and around 250 taken hostage, more than half of whom are still held captive. We once again unequivocally condemn the terror attacks by Hamas and other militants and demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. Since that attack, Gaza has descended into one of the most devastating humanitarian crises in the world. More than 17,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed, a majority of them women and children, and thousands more are under the rubble of destroyed buildings. That is an appalling loss of life.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“Japan has allocated approximately $17 million as part of the supplementary budget just approved by the Diet last week to the measures against such phenomena as cybercrime, drugs and trafficking in persons, as well as capacity-building for customs authorities of countries in need. Japan has also considerably increased the amount of its contribution to UNODC from the previous year. In conclusion, Japan is determined to strengthen our partnership and to work together with the international community to address the issue of transnational organized crime.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“We will also contribute to ongoing negotiations on future legal instruments, such as a new United Nations convention on cybercrime, wherein we play a role as Vice-Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes. As part of those efforts, Japan plans to invite judges from South-East Asian countries in February 2024 to participate in a training course on handling terrorism trials, to be held in Malta. In that way, Japan is committed to continuing to promote the rule of law in South-East Asia and beyond.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Japan has been contributing to the fight against transnational organized crime through the promotion of the free and open international order based on the rule of law. Specific examples include projects to support the capacity-building of criminal justice and law enforcement officials. Japan has been working with international organizations such as UNODC and INTERPOL to strengthen law enforcement capacity, including human resources development, in developing countries. In that regard, I would also like to highlight the importance of the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, which marks its twentieth anniversary this year. Japan continues to actively contribute to the reinforcement of the rule of law in the international community.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Therefore, the Council needs to address that issue, and Japan welcomes the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2023/6. Japan has been a strong supporter, with the international community, of the fight against organized crime from the perspectives of respect for fundamental human rights and the promotion of the rule of law. In Hiroshima in May, Japan, together with the leaders of many countries, reaffirmed its strong commitment to tackle transnational organized crime, including trafficking in drugs and persons. Also, Japan is actively involved in the discussions of other multilateral frameworks, such as the Group of 20 and the Global Coalition Against Synthetic Drug Threats, which reaffirm the importance of addressing international organized crime, including corruption and drugs.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“I highly appreciate your initiative, Mr. President, to organize this meeting on this timely and important topic. I also thank the Secretary- General, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Waly, Professor Cammett and Ms. Nyanjura for their briefings. The world has witnessed a series of changes surrounding transnational organized crime. Widespread use of the Internet and new technologies have resulted in expanding the abuse of cyberspace for the purpose of organized crime and emerging threats such as crimes utilizing and targeting crypto assets. We need to further strengthen capacity-building in countries, especially those with vulnerable governance, as it affects the security not just of those countries but also of regions and of the international community as a whole.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“In addition, we are deeply concerned about the potential for any transfer of nuclear- or ballistic missile-related technology to North Korea, which would further threaten the peace and stability of the region, as well as across the globe. We call on North Korea and Russia to abide by their obligations under all relevant Security Council resolutions and immediately cease all activities that violate them. In conclusion, Japan demands that North Korea immediately and fully comply with all relevant resolutions, engage in diplomacy and resume substantive dialogue. The path to dialogue remains open. The world is watching to see whether we, in the Chamber, can fulfil our responsibility.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“Otherwise, we are only sending a wrong message — and not just to Pyongyang, but the entire world, including potential proliferators. In the light of not only widening division within the international community over approaches to nuclear disarmament, but also the aggravating security environment, the international community must express grave concern over such an irresponsible act, committed by North Korea, and take decisive action to address it. Japan once again calls on all Member States to fully implement the relevant resolutions. In that regard, arms transfers from North Korea to Russia, which directly violate the relevant Security Council resolutions, are absolutely unacceptable. Such transfers would not only exacerbate the situation in Ukraine, but also severely undermine the non-proliferation regime.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“Let us be clear about our collective responsibility for the non-proliferation of WMDs and not spiral into the ambiguities of political rhetoric. We should not be deceived by any attempt to justify North Korea’s ambition to pursue unlawful WMD programmes. The Council should be united on non-proliferation matters. I urge all Council members to reaffirm their commitment to the global non-proliferation regime, which we must all value and uphold. North Korea has continued to ignore and deny its international obligations by pursuing its military ambitions according to its five-year plan. Its actions are disrespectful to the Council and to the Charter of the United Nations. It is high time for responsible Council members to restore the unity they displayed in 2017 and live up to their commitment to standing firmly against proliferation.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“Japan joins the Secretary- General in strongly condemning North Korea for its recent launch. Let us recall the basics of our discussion today. We are not gathered here to discuss either the right to use outer space or the right to self-defence. The very name of the agenda item makes it clear. We are here to ensure the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). The Council has unanimously adopted multiple resolutions obliging North Korea to refrain from conducting any further launches that use ballistic- missile technology, because it contributes to the country’s development of delivery systems for nuclear weapons and poses a grave threat to the peace and security of the region and beyond.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“I too thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. I must begin by expressing my condemnation in the strongest terms of yet another launch by North Korea using ballistic-missile technology, in violation of multiple Security Council resolutions. It is particularly appalling that its reckless behaviour took place despite the fact that at the Council meetings in June and August on this matter (see S/PV. 9336 and S/PV.9398), most Council members, as well as the Secretary-General, continued to call on North Korea not to conduct further launches. North Korea’s series of unlawful actions, including its latest launch using ballistic-missile technology, which flew directly over the Japanese archipelago, are threats to international peace and security and a serious challenge to the global non-proliferation regime.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“A just and lasting peace cannot be realized without the immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal of Russia’s troops and military equipment from the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine. There must be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities. Justice must be done, and those who are responsible for the undeniable atrocities that have taken place must be held accountable. Our commitment to supporting Ukraine will never waver. We have always been with Ukraine and will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“We continue to fully support the export of Ukrainian agriproducts, including through the European Union-Ukraine solidarity lanes, Danube ports and the humanitarian maritime corridor. We remain steadfast in upholding and strengthening the free and open international order based on the rule of law, respecting the United Nations Charter. In this regard, we reiterate our strong opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the peacefully established status of territories by force or coercion anywhere in the world. Such attempts undermine the rule of law, which protects all nations, especially the vulnerable, as well as global security and human dignity. It is unacceptable for an aggressor to profit from violating the United Nations Charter.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“There is a plethora of credible information from multiple sources, as well as ample evidence on the ground, that the damage and disastrous humanitarian situation caused by Russia is enormous. Russia continues to attack critical infrastructure, including power plants, causing the Ukrainian people to suffer as they enter their second winter since the beginning of the war. It has also withdrawn from the Black Sea Grain Initiative and destroyed port facilities that deliver food abroad, affecting not only Ukraine but the entire world. We reaffirm our commitment to address the growing needs of vulnerable countries and populations impacted by Russia’s aggression. We welcome steps taken by Ukraine to strengthen export routes free of Russian control.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary- General Miroslav Jenča and World Food Programme (WFP) Representative and Country Director in Ukraine Matthew Hollingworth for their briefings. More than 600 days have passed since the aggression against Ukraine began. Today we once again pay our utmost respects to the Ukrainian people, who are defending their country. There are numerous conflicts around the world. There is no silver bullet for identifying all the causes and effects of each one. However, this war of aggression is very different from other conflicts. Its causes could not be clearer. This unprovoked war of aggression was started by Russia. And Ukraine is fighting against it in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, to protects its own people, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“Greater two-way communication between the PBC and the Council will strengthen the efforts of both. In all aspects of the humanitarian-development- peace nexus, upholding human dignity and building trust must be at its core if we are to achieve sustainable peace. That is why Japan promotes human security and will continue to contribute to that end.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“The Resident Coordinator system should harness its full potential to support host countries’ efforts to improve the capacities of their people and institutions. Such system-wide cooperation should be incorporated from the first moment that a peace operation is deployed to the moment of its departure and beyond. Further synergies can be achieved by aligning goals with international financial institutions. The Council can also benefit from the advisory function of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The PBC, in deepening its discussions and lessons learned from the experiences of conflict-affected countries, can contribute to the Council’s deliberations and actions by broadening its understanding of the root causes of conflicts, as well as of early warnings, prevention and best practices for responding to emerging threats.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“In that regard, Japan, in collaboration with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Development Programme, has launched a multi-stakeholder pledge on humanitarian- development-peace nexus approaches for the upcoming second Global Refugee Forum, to be held in December. It aims not only to provide humanitarian assistance but to enhance the self-reliance and build the resilience of the people and communities affected, as well as resolve conflicts and prevent them from recurring. Moreover, the Council should further encourage cooperation and coordination between peace operations and country teams, as well as agencies, funds and programmes.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“Their participation is vital not only in the context of the protection of women and girls in conflict, but in all stages of conflict, from prevention to peace processes and post-conflict peacebuilding. Women’s empowerment also has a positive impact on the global economy. None of that is possible in the absence of peace. The Security Council therefore has an integral role to play. The Council should adopt a consistent approach based on the humanitarian-development- peace nexus, aiming not only to resolve conflicts but to prevent their recurrence and build sustainable peace, and that requires organic collaboration across and beyond the United Nations system.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“Yes, when we talk about peace and security, economic development is an indispensable component — yet in the end it is about the dignity of each individual. From that perspective, all development initiatives should be inclusive. It is vital to ensure inclusiveness so that every individual, including women and young people, can play an active role in securing their dignity. Development efforts must therefore encompass both the promotion of economic and social rights and the protection of civil rights. In that regard, we highlight the importance of women’s equal, full and meaningful participation as decision-makers and actors in efforts leading to sustainable peace.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“At the same time, for peace and security to be truly sustainable, especially after conflict situations, it is imperative to build and nurture trust among people, the community and the Government in the development process. For people to have faith in their Government, basic services such as health care, education and security must be delivered to the public. Building resilient institutions through education and training is essential. The international community should therefore support countries’ efforts to build institutions based on the rule of law, which is the basis of good governance, and to invest in people, who are the cornerstone of governance. All that takes us back to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which stipulate that all efforts should focus on human dignity.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“I thank Secretary-General Guterres, Ms. Rousseff and Professor Sachs for their remarks. Achieving and maintaining sustainable peace and security requires not just a short-term response to violence or a humanitarian situation, but also medium- to long-term efforts to prevent the outbreak or recurrence of conflict. In that regard, a comprehensive and inclusive approach built on the humanitarian- development-peace nexus is key. There is no doubt that development is one of the foundational components of peace and security. People cannot feel secure when they have no means to sustain themselves. Providing necessary infrastructure and decent economic opportunities for all will help reduce grievances and lower the risks of social instability.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“In the context, Japan highly appreciates the ongoing diplomatic efforts made by key actors, including the United States. That is just the beginning. The Council must continue to be actively engaged on this file in order to protect civilians, especially the most vulnerable, including women, persons with disabilities and children, as well as to prevent the conflict from spreading and ultimately bring durable peace and stability to the region, which can be achieved only through a two-State solution. We also need to keep in mind various aspects, including issues relating to women and peace and security. Japan will work tirelessly to achieve those ends.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“The Council remained silent for nearly six weeks as the conflict worsened to an unprecedented degree. Today we were at last able to act. Japan was pleased to vote in favour of resolution 2712 (2023), and we are grateful to Malta for taking the initiative to help finally craft a balanced draft that could be adopted. The resolution emphasizes the need to protect civilians, especially children, who should never be targeted and who have been disproportionately affected both by the conflict and by the rapidly worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. It is important that the resolution calls for urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the Gaza Strip, and for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“Japan stands ready to further engage with relevant Member States and will continue our robust support for the crucial activities of the Court.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“Japan calls on both the Libyan authorities and the ICC to rapidly resolve outstanding issues, including with regard to visas, in a positive way, so that the Court can operate in Libya and carry out its necessary mission. Another challenge is the lack of major progress in the investigation into the 2011 violence, including the prosecution of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi. We look forward to seeing the Court expedite its process. When Japan and Switzerland hosted the Arria formula meeting in July, many States called for further utilizing the Court for international peace and security and requested enhanced cooperation with the Security Council, as well as with each Member State. Japan proudly supports the Court by providing both human and financial resources, and we hereby reconfirm our unwavering commitment thereto.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“In particular, Japan takes note of the enhanced investigative activities regarding crimes against migrants, with the engagement of the relevant national authorities, other States, international and regional organizations, and civil society organizations. Japan is also encouraged to hear that investigations in relation to the 2014–2020 operation have moved towards the completion phase. Japan looks forward to the upcoming report to the Security Council outlining a potential road map towards that goal. On the other hand, it is a little unfortunate that cooperation with the Libyan authorities is still falling short of our expectations.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Khan for briefing us on his twenty-sixth report on the situation in Libya. At a time when international peace and security is being challenged around the world, the International Criminal Court (ICC), as the central institution of the international criminal justice system, stands at the front line of the global fight against impunity. The perpetrators of serious crimes must be held accountable, and justice under the rule of law must be achieved. Japan welcomes the continued progress in the investigation led by the Office of the Prosecutor under its renewed strategy of April 2022, fully utilizing available resources and modern technologies. Japan also recognizes the support provided to the Prosecutor’s Office by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“That support will focus on mine action; clearing debris; revitalizing livelihoods, including enhancing fundamental utilities such as electricity and recovery of agricultural production and industrial development; and strengthening democracy and governance. At the same time, Japan remains dedicated to aiding Ukraine’s neighbours that shelter Ukrainian refugees, offering humanitarian assistance. Furthermore, Japan urges all relevant parties, including the United Nations, to safeguard navigation in the Black Sea, thus ensuring a stable global supply of essential commodities, including food. In conclusion, Japan remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine and its people. Japan reaffirms that we will continue to stand with Ukraine until the day peace returns to its lands.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“In essence, Russia must withdraw immediately and unconditionally from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine. None of those incidents would have happened in the first place if Russia had not started its illegal aggression against Ukraine. Japan has announced and has been mobilizing $7.6 billion in support for Ukraine, including humanitarian and winterization assistance to vulnerable people. Recent aid includes two autotransformers to bolster Kyiv’s power infrastructure, benefiting nearly half a million citizens, in time for the onset of winter, which brings additional challenges and risks to people facing harsh conditions. Looking ahead, Ukraine’s medium- and long- term recovery and reconstruction are vital. Japan is committed to supporting a self-sustaining Ukraine.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“And in the south, the discontinuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July led to attacks by Russia on port and grain infrastructure, hampering agricultural exports, the safety of navigation and, thus, the global supply of commodities, especially food. Russia’s obligations are clear — to immediately halt indiscriminate attacks on civilians and infrastructure, which violate international humanitarian and human rights law; to be held accountable for war crimes, gender-based violence and other serious violations of international law, including against children; to respect the cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people; to promptly ensure unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access; and to maintain navigation safety in the Black Sea.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“Shockingly, only 30 per cent of Ukraine’s 3 million school-aged children are able to attend regular schools. Front-line areas face precarious access to health care. Significant cultural heritage sites, like the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, show the damage caused by Russia’s assaults. As we all heard on Friday (see S/PV.9457), the report from the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine discusses evidence of war crimes committed by Russian authorities, including torture, wilful killings, rape and other sexual violence, as well as the deportation of children. In 2023, over 100 security incidents, including attacks impacting distribution points and the tragic deaths of six aid workers, have been documented.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Rajasingham for his sobering briefing. I echo his concerns that Russia’s actions in Ukraine have precipitated a severe humanitarian crisis. Japan is deeply alarmed that, as of September 2023, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reported 27,449 civilian casualties, with 9,701 fatalities and 17,748 injuries. Actual numbers, however, may well be significantly higher. We are also concerned that, currently, 5.1 million Ukrainians are displaced, and more than 116,000 face the rigours of winter in displacement camps. Furthermore, approximately 1.4 million homes, especially in front-line communities, are damaged or ruined. Vital infrastructure, including energy, health- care and education facilities, is under persistent threat.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“The Security Council must act to find common ground among all Council members in order to deliver a meaningful message and to help all parties in distress. While we remain unable to act, lives are being lost day by day, minute by minute. We must also recall that ultimately there can be no alternative to a two-State solution, and all the parties must make serious efforts to that end.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9462 (2023) · source
“In addition, we express our profound concern about the disconnection of telecommunications networks, which disrupts vital communication channels between those in Gaza and the rest of the world and also impedes the work of the media and the humanitarian communities. It is especially vital for those networks to function reliably in order to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the safety of humanitarian workers. As the situation is rapidly evolving, it is critical that all parties in the region avoid exacerbating the conflict. The international community has a duty to redouble its diplomatic efforts in order to prevent instability from spilling over into the wider region and to show a sense of urgency in working to calm the situation.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9462 (2023) · source
“The loss of any more innocent lives, regardless of the people’s nationality, religion or ethnicity, is simply unacceptable. No one person’s life is more or less important than another’s. Full, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access consistent with international humanitarian law must be allowed in order to alleviate the devastating humanitarian situation. While a number of trucks have passed through the Rafah crossing, hundreds more will have to follow suit to meet the dire needs of more than 2 million people. In that context, we should also immediately take further steps, including establishing humanitarian pauses and humanitarian corridors.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9462 (2023) · source
“Japan has been paying careful attention to the situation, and we are gravely concerned. We have expressed our unequivocal condemnation of the terror attacks committed by Hamas and other militants, and we extend our sincere condolences to all the victims. We demand the immediate and unconditional release of the remaining hostages. The international community should never tolerate such a heinous act. Hamas does not speak for the Palestinian people. Every Member State has a right to defend itself and its people in accordance with international law. At the same time, all parties must act based on international law. The deterioration of the situation in Gaza has led to a deepening humanitarian crisis that has reached an unprecedented level of severity.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9462 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, Ms. Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, and Ms. Lisa Doughten, Director of the Humanitarian Financing and Resource Mobilization Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for their briefings, and I join other colleagues in expressing our respect for all the humanitarian actors who are working tirelessly in unimaginable conditions. Since 7 October, thousands of people have been killed or wounded. The tragic sequence of events shows no signs of abating, descending further into a devastating cycle with unimaginable loss of life and the destruction of civilian facilities. Just recently, Israel announced the expansion of its ground operations in Gaza.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9462 (2023) · source
“The need to provide protection for young community members and leaders to ensure their full and effective participation in peacebuilding efforts was also part of the advice from the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) to the Security Council. That practice will strengthen relations between the PBC and the Council, which Japan believes is important. We hope that such good practices will be enhanced. We also welcome the emphasis on the efforts of the United Nations Verification Mission to continue to integrate a gender perspective as a cross- cutting issue into its work, among other perspectives. In conclusion, Japan reaffirms its firm support for the work of the United Nations Verification Mission. We remain committed to supporting the peace process and the peacebuilding efforts in Colombia.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9461 (2023) · source
“We are pleased that the Security Council came together today to unanimously extend the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia for another 12 months. We are particularly delighted that a reference to the importance of including youth in the peace process was reflected. As the driving force of the future, the voices and active participation of youth should be protected, respected 2/323-32475 30/10/2023ColombiaS/PV.9461 and promoted for the peace process to be sustainable. Protection for young community members and leaders is needed to ensure their full and effective participation in peacebuilding efforts.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9461 (2023) · source
“Every Member State, without distinction has such right, which has to be exercised in full compliance with international law.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“Efforts at this very juncture should be focused on the humanitarian problems that continue to deteriorate. From that viewpoint, the Russian draft resolution S/2023/795 contains important elements. We note the incorporation of language from draft resolution S/2023/773, submitted by Brazil, and draft resolution S/2023/792, submitted by the United States. At the same time, the Council, which has the primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security, should refer to practical measures that could deter and prevent heinous terror attacks, such as the prevention of arms exports or disrupting financing. We also think it is important for every Member State — every Member State — to recognize the right to defend itself and its people.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“We are grateful for the ongoing diplomatic outreach of key actors, including the United States, towards de-escalation. We also stress that civilian and humanitarian facilities must be protected by all parties, in accordance with international humanitarian law. In conclusion, it is important that the Council remain engaged on this file and be ready to act whenever necessary. The world is counting on us.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“Japan voted in favour of the draft resolution proposed by the United States (S/2023/792), in the hope that it would help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza and prevent further deterioration. It is therefore our deep regret that the draft resolution was not adopted. We must ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those desperately in need and that draft resolution would have taken measurable steps to those ends. In fact, it contains many important and positive elements for addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which is deteriorating as never before. We cannot agree with the argument that the draft resolution could be construed as something that gives the green light to unlawful acts. I ask those who have any doubt about that to please read it carefully themselves.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source