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Ishikane

lines on the record: 693
first: 2019-11-19
most recent: 2023-12-08
sittings or episodes: 145
sources: un-security-council

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“I thank Mr. Wennesland for his briefing. I now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following to participate in this meeting: His Excellency Mr. Olof Skoog, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; His Excellency Mr. Maged Abdelfattah Abdelaziz, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations; His Excellency Mr. Hameed Ajibaiye Opeloyeru, Permanent Observer at the Observer Mission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the United Nations; and His Excellency Mr. Cheikh Niang, Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Norway, Pakistan, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Türkiye to participate in this meeting. I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. Inaccordancewithrule 39 ofthe Council’sprovisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“I would like to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than three minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Flashing lights on the collars of the microphones will prompt speakers to bring their remarks to a close after three minutes. I now give the floor to the representative of Tunisia.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. I thank the briefers for their views and thoughts. Russia must immediately stop its war of aggression, withdraw all its troops and military equipment from Ukraine and respect Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. No argument can justify the flagrant violation of international law and the hideous acts we are currently witnessing, including the recent missile strike on a residential building in Dnipro. Japan once again urges Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council, the organ with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security, to stop the war of aggression immediately. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2023-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9245 (2023) · source
“I thank Metropolitan Anthony for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9245 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Ilze Brands Kehris, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; and Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, Chairman of the Department of External Church Relations of the Patriarchate of Moscow. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. Brands Kehris.”
2023-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9245 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, let me assure the Council that Japan remains committed to continuing to make efforts, in cooperation with the United Nations and countries concerned, to realize peace and stability in Yemen. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Yemen.”
2023-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9244 (2023) · source
“That includes assistance for the United Nations plan for the FSO SAFER oil tanker, as we believe it is imperative to prevent the unleashing of a humanitarian and ecological catastrophe in the region. However, providing humanitarian assistance alone is not sufficient to deliver peace and stability in Yemen. It is also important to create an environment in which the Yemeni people, including women, can engage in economic activity. To that end, we believe that our assistance to strengthen the functions of the port of Aden should play an important role in the reconstruction of the economy. We also believe that our capacity- building programme for officials of the Government of Yemen can contribute to Yemen’s economic recovery, which is essential for long-term peace.”
2023-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9244 (2023) · source
“The long- standing conflict in Yemen has led to the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. In order to meet the urgent needs of people in a dire situation, Japan, as a major donor country, has been providing humanitarian assistance to Yemen, in cooperation with international organizations. We commend the United Nations and all humanitarian workers — male and female — in Yemen for their tireless efforts to deliver assistance under extremely difficult circumstances. All parties concerned have to make sure that humanitarian activities are being conducted without obstructions. This year, Japan will continue to support the people of Yemen by providing an additional humanitarian assistance package.”
2023-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9244 (2023) · source
“We appreciate that the Government of Yemen and countries of the region, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman, have made concerted efforts to renew the truce among the parties to the conflict. There is no military solution to this conflict. A political solution through dialogue is the only option. We strongly support the ongoing efforts of the Special Envoy, concerned parties and the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement and hope that such engagement will lead to a concrete peace process. Japan calls on the parties concerned, especially the Houthis, to take the necessary actions to renew the truce in Yemen, thereby paving the way for constructive talks towards realizing a durable peace.”
2023-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9244 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. I would like to express my gratitude to the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Hans Grundberg, and Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for their briefings today. Japan commends Mr. Grundberg’s dedicated and continuous efforts towards realizing peace in Yemen. Stability in Yemen is critical not only for peace and stability in the entire Middle East, but also for the security of the adjacent sea lanes, which are directly linked to the security of global supply chains, including for energy. In that light, we are deeply concerned about the unstable security situation in Yemen, which was exacerbated by the Houthi attacks on the Al-Dabba oil terminal and the Qan’ah seaport in October and November.”
2023-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9244 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Griffiths for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9244 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Saudi Arabia and Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen; and Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Grundberg.”
2023-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9244 (2023) · source
“Japan renews its full resolve to continue its assistance to support Ukraine’s defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We will stand firmly with Ukraine for as long as it takes. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“Japan reaffirms its commitment to playing its part in shielding vulnerable countries that are severely impacted by the repercussions of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as its weaponization of energy and food. We welcome the agreement by all the parties to continue cooperation on the Black Sea Grain Initiative and reiterate our respect for the efforts of Secretary-General Guterres and Türkiye in that regard. We strongly urge the relevant countries to continue to steadily implement that initiative. Unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force shake the very foundation of the international order based on the rule of law and must not occur in any corner of the globe. Member States reaffirmed such principles at yesterday’s open debate (see S/PV.9241).”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“We underline that there can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities, including sexual and gender-based violence. The international community must hold to account those responsible in accordance with international law. We strongly condemn the transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran to Russia. We would support efforts by the Secretariat to investigate the potential use of Iranian drones by Russia in its war against Ukraine, in accordance with resolution 2231 (2015). We also strongly condemn Russia’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric and its seizure and militarization of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. We fully support the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency to ensure nuclear safety and security at the plant.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“Russia must immediately stop its war of aggression, withdraw all of its troops and military equipment from Ukraine and respect Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the series of General Assembly resolutions and the International Court of Justice order on provisional measures. We also condemn Russian attacks against civilian infrastructure and cities across Ukraine. Innocent civilians in Ukraine, including children, have been exposed to strikes — even during the New Year holidays. The destruction of energy infrastructure has seriously aggravated the humanitarian situation in the harsh winter. Any continuation of those attacks is completely unacceptable. We recall that indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilian populations constitute a war crime.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. I thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. It is truly regrettable that we have to repeat what we and other Member States have said many times before on various occasions. However, we are compelled to articulate our position once again. Japan condemns in the strongest terms Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, which is a clear and flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations by a permanent member of the Security Council, which is supposed to bear the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Olof Skoog, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 4.55 p.m.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“We believe that such an institutionalized, inclusive approach based on the rule of law will eventually discourage violence and protect people in vulnerable situations, such as women, minority ethnic groups, human rights defenders and community leaders. Japan welcomes the Colombian Government’s efforts to achieve total peace, including the recent ceasefire with various armed groups that have not yet signed peace agreements with the Government. We expect continued efforts towards a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire to achieve total peace. Japan fully intends to contribute to discussing how the Security Council can best support those efforts. In conclusion, as a new member of the Security Council, Japan remains committed to supporting Colombia’s efforts throughout its peacebuilding process.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“We hope that the ongoing dialogues with rural populations will accelerate tangible progress in ensuring equitable access to land in rural areas. We echo the PBC’s welcome of the progress made in promoting women’s participation in the dialogues, which will help to address the root causes of the conflict and create a foundation for sustainable peace. Japan acknowledges Colombia’s tireless efforts to advance the peace process in an institutionalized and inclusive manner. The core institutions and systems of the process, such as the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and the Truth Commission, have involved both former combatants and victims in achieving progress.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“We strongly hope that the ethnic chapter will be further implemented in a systematic and institutionalized way. Japan welcomes the passage of a bill to establish the Ministry of Equality and Equity as a concrete milestone in realizing social justice for all Colombians, including ethnic minorities, as well as other vulnerable populations, such as women and young people. We would like to congratulate Vice-President Márquez Mina on her appointment as Minister of Equality and Equity. She has been a great social leader in defending the rights of ethnic minority groups, and I hope her efforts will lead to even greater advances in that regard. The Colombian Government has also taken concrete steps to implement comprehensive rural reform.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“That commitment is manifested in the joint request for United Nations support by President Petro Urrego’s Administration and the former Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo in order to implement the rural reform and ethnic chapters of the Agreement. In that context, Japan welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2673 (2023) authorizing additional mandates for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia on comprehensive rural reform and ethnic perspectives. It enables the Mission to further contribute to the consolidation of the peace process. It is an excellent example of the whole Security Council continuing to act in unison to promote peace and security in Colombia. Japan appreciates and continues to support the role of the Special Representative and the Mission.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. I thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Ruiz Massieu for his detailed briefing and insights. I also thank Mr. Wouriyu Valbuena for his inspiring testimony, based on his own experience. I extend a particularly warm welcome to Vice-President Francia Márquez Mina and Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva Durán and join other colleagues in expressing our solidarity with the Vice-President, whose life was threatened yesterday. I also thank the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for its written advice. Japan commends President Petro Urrego’s commitment to the comprehensive implementation of the 2016 Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace as a core element of his Government’s “total peace” policy.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Wouriyu Valbuena for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2673 (2023). I now give the floor to Mr. Ruiz Massieu.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia; and Mr. Armando Wouriyu Valbuena, the High-level Forum of Ethnic Peoples of Colombia. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/30, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/1004, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Colombia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Her Excellency Ms. Francia Márquez Mina, Vice-President of Colombia, and I request the Protocol Officer to escort her to a seat at the Council table. Ms. Francia Márquez Mina, Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia, was escorted to a seat at the Council table.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.40 a.m.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“The challenges the region faces are diverse yet interconnected, and we therefore need to take an integrated and holistic approach. In that regard, Japan looks forward to the report by the Independent High- Level Panel on Security and Development in the Sahel. We hope that the report will provide us with an assessment of and innovative recommendations on a future integrated approach to deal with the region’s challenges. I would like to conclude by reiterating our support for the work of UNOWAS and its mandate extension so that it can continue to engage with and align the work of various actors, including civil society, in promoting peace and security in that complex region. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“Japan recognizes that the adverse effects of climate change pose a serious threat to human security. It is imperative to integrate the effects of climate change and environmental degradation into early warning systems, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Japan strongly believes that the protection, empowerment and inclusion of — as well as solidary with — vulnerable populations, including women, young people and minorities, must remain at the centre of efforts to bring peace and stability in the region. In that regard, Japan welcomes efforts by the United Nations and regional organizations, particularly ECOWAS and the African Union, to integrate human security concerns, such as those of women and young people, into their activities, including peacebuilding, security sector reform and climate action.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“As several West African countries prepare to hold elections in 2023, Japan, under the New Approach for Peace and Stability in Africa, will continue to support efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and governance. Terrorism and violent extremism continue to be major threats to peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel, and their expansion to the coastal States is of deep concern. Japan welcomes regional initiatives such as the Accra Initiative and the ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework. Socioeconomic development is vital for sustaining peace and stability in the region. Japan echoes the PBC advisory note in underscoring the importance of the rule of law in support of socioeconomic development and in noting the need to undertake comprehensive institution-building to enhance good economic governance.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“Last month’s attempted coup in the Gambia, approximately one year after the conclusion of peaceful, free and fair presidential and legislative elections, is a reminder that political stability in the region needs to be reinforced. Unconstitutional changes of government undermine the security and stability of any country. In that regard, Japan applauds the leadership of ECOWAS and the African Union, who have upheld clear principles. On that note, Japan calls for the timely preparation of free and fair elections in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea in order to ensure their return to constitutional rule. From the perspective of the rule of law, efforts should be focused on establishing effective, accountable and democratic institutions, as was reiterated in the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) advisory note and pointed out by Mr. Touray.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. I would like to thank Ms. Biha, Deputy Special Representative and Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), for her briefing and His Excellency Mr. Touray, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), for his insights. I also thank the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the valuable written comments. First, Japan appreciates the pivotal role that UNOWAS is playing in the region. As we witness the further deterioration of security and political situations in the region, UNOWAS efforts to build and sustain peace and stability in close coordination with regional organizations, notably ECOWAS, are all the more crucial.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Touray for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Giovanie Biha, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel; and His Excellency Mr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/1019, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel. I now give the floor to Ms. Biha.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“Finally, the Council must prioritize the needs of the Syrian people and expand its assistance through all available modalities. Japan will continuously support the Syrian people, under the concept of human security, because it is our duty to alleviate the humanitarian crisis, placing people at the centre and leaving no one behind, while continuing to seek a political solution to the Syrian conflict in line with resolution 2254 (2015). I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2023-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9237 (2023) · source
“While Japan welcomes the renewal of the cross-border mechanism for another six months, we strongly believe that the mandate should be at least one year, as six months is not sufficient to provide the necessary assistance. Given the dire humanitarian situation in Syria, it is critical to appropriately evaluate and address the need for early-recovery activities, including basic infrastructure-related projects, such as electricity and water. Japan is willing to further support such early- recovery programmes. Additionally, cross-line assistance could complement cross-border assistance through the meaningful cooperation of the Syrian Government and other relevant actors on the basis of this resolution. However, the cross-border mechanism remains a vital lifeline for millions of Syrians.”
2023-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9237 (2023) · source
“According to the special report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/933), an estimated 15.3 million people across Syria this year will desperately rely on life-saving assistance, such as food, water, shelter, education and vital medical supplies. We acknowledge the divergent views among the Council members on the effectiveness of each aid modality in Syria. At this moment, however, the existing cross-border operation through Bab Al-Hawa crossing remains the most effective option, provides a satisfactory level of transparency and meets the basic needs of the Syrian people, including women and children in the north-west, at both scale and scope, as indicated by the Secretary-General’s assessment.”
2023-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9237 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. Japan welcomes the adoption of the resolution 2672 (2023), which renews the cross-border aid mechanism for another six months. We especially appreciate the tireless efforts of Norway and Ireland, as former co-penholders, and Brazil and Switzerland, as current co-penholders, to pave the way for this important decision. The unity of the 10 elected members of the Security Council on this issue remains crucial, and we stand behind this resolution. As a result of prolonged conflict surrounded by a complex political landscape in Syria and beyond, humanitarian needs in Syria have reached record levels.”
2023-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9237 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2672 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2023-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9237 (2023) · source
“I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2023-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9237 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/18, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Brazil and Switzerland. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2023-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9237 (2023) · source
“Lastly, as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the next two years, Japan is determined to continue to contribute to furthering peace and stability in the Middle East. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“Japan also expresses its serious concern about the fact that the new Israeli Government has announced policy guidelines “to advance and develop settlement in all parts of the land of Israel”, which is understood to include occupied territory. The expansion of settlements is a clear violation of international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions, and Japan urges Israel to immediately cease such unilateral actions that undermine the realization of a two-State solution. A peaceful resolution can only be achieved through dialogue based on mutual trust between the parties. Japan urges the parties to return to a path of dialogue and seriously commit to the realization of a two- State solution based on the relevant Security Council resolutions and internationally agreed parameters.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Japan. Less than one month after the previous meeting on the subject (see S/PV.9224), a Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, had to be convened. Japan expresses its grave concern about the visit to a holy site in Jerusalem by the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on 3 January. Given the already tense situation, it is crucial that all the parties concerned exercise maximum restraint and refrain from any inflammatory action or rhetoric that could further escalate tensions, including any attempt to alter the historic status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source