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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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“I would like to express my appreciation to you, Madam President, for convening today’s important open debate on women and peace and security. I thank all the briefers for their comprehensive briefings. Over the past 25 years, the Security Council has discussed this important agenda extensively. Nevertheless, many women and girls are still suffering around the world. It is of course of the utmost importance that all parties to conflicts abide by resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions, including with full respect for international law applicable to the rights and protection of women and girls. Nonetheless, we must not forget that the women and peace and security agenda requires all Member States to act.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276 (2023) · source
“For the success of the democratic transition, the protection of civic space for every South Sudanese citizen is also crucial. South Sudan needs international support more than ever before. Japan welcomes the Peacebuilding Commission’s increasing engagement with the country, as demonstrated by the two meetings held by the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in the past six months. Japan also thanks the PBC for its written advice. Interaction between the Security Council and the PBC on issues of common interest should be further enhanced. In conclusion, Japan stands by the Government and the people of South Sudan in their efforts to achieve a peaceful and prosperous nation through the steady implementation of the Revitalized Agreement, and it strongly supports UNMISS and humanitarian players in that regard.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“The Council needs to pay close attention to the effects of climate change, food insecurity and the related displacement, to name only a few of those challenges. Japan emphasizes the need to adopt a cross-pillar peacebuilding approach to address the humanitarian-development- peace nexus, which requires partnership with a variety of stakeholders, such as civil society, regional organizations, international financial institutions and international partners, while ensuring full respect for national ownership. In addition, continued efforts are important for building effective, accountable, inclusive and resilient institutions at all levels. It is critical for institutions to be able to provide security for civilians and deliver basic public services so that they can foster trust with the authorities.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“We need to ensure that the arms embargo in place is properly observed. We urge the South Sudanese authorities to make further efforts to meet the benchmarks so that the embargo can be lifted as soon as possible. All sexual and gender-based violence and the recruitment and use of children by armed forces must be stopped. The South Sudanese authorities need to take the necessary steps to combat the drivers of conflict and insecurity. In that regard, we commend the humanitarian players, who are doing a remarkable job. We call on all actors to ensure full and unimpeded humanitarian access and to protect humanitarian workers and resources from attacks, threats and looting. South Sudan faces complex political, security, humanitarian and development challenges.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“We commend the progress made in the implementation of a number of aspects of the Revitalized Agreement, including the building of the necessary unified forces and the preparations under way on key draft legislation, in particular with respect to the constitution-making process. We encourage the transitional Government of South Sudan to implement the road map inclusively and ensure the full participation of women and young people in the process. We would like to note that freedom of speech is one of the key ingredients to ensure that the process can be truly successful. We also urge UNMISS to prioritize its efforts in that regard. On the other hand, the level of violence and the human rights violations and abuses are matters of grave concern, in particular the widespread availability of arms in the country.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“Japan would like to thank all UNMISS personnel for their service in protecting civilians and mitigating violence in challenging environments. As one of the troop-contributing countries, we are committed to continuing the deployment of UNMISS. I would like to make the following points concerning the long-term stability and security of South Sudan, which is closely linked to the UNMISS mandate. First, it remains crucial to implement the outstanding elements of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. In particular, they should be implemented in line with the timelines established in its road map, as the basis for sustained peace in South Sudan.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“We join other colleagues in commending the successful presidency of Malta and congratulate Mozambique on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Mr. Nicholas Haysom, and Acting Director of the Operations and Advocacy Division in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Tareq Talahma, for their insightful briefings. Japan takes note of the recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2023/135) on the situation in South Sudan, which describes the progress and challenges of South Sudan and highlights the relevance of the UNMISS mandate.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“After enduring 12 years of conflict, the Syrian people, especially women and children, deserve to see a peaceful and prosperous future on the horizon. Let us make that a reality.”
2023-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9272 (2023) · source
“Some briefers referred to Syrians — women and men — on the ground coming together and working together for their survival. Japan urges all parties, especially the Syrian authorities, but not just them, to fully engage and cooperate in the same spirit of solidarity that ordinary Syrians have shown on the ground with the good offices of the Special Envoy to advance a comprehensive and inclusive political process. This remains the only viable path towards peace and stability for the Syrian people. The Syrian people must remain at the centre of our diplomatic and humanitarian efforts. The Security Council must put differences aside and work constructively towards improving the humanitarian situation and implementing a Syrian-led and Syrian- owned United Nations-facilitated political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2023-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9272 (2023) · source
“We call on all parties, including the Syrian Government, to continue taking steps to help alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people. While the imminent humanitarian crisis has rightly been at the forefront of our attention, we must not forget that a political solution remains crucial to ending the conflict in Syria. The humanitarian crisis cannot be fundamentally resolved without conflict settlement. It is encouraging to hear that Special Envoy Pedersen and Deputy Special Envoy Rochdi continue their tireless efforts, including through engaging with Syrian parties and international stakeholders and working to resume meetings of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva. Progress in all these areas, including on the file of detained and missing persons, is imperative to achieve an end to the conflict by peaceful and diplomatic means.”
2023-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9272 (2023) · source
“This has allowed the United Nations to scale up its cross-border aid operation, where it has already sent more than 400 trucks loaded with vital assistance. All modalities, including cross- border and cross-line operations, must be utilized to sufficiently respond to the vast humanitarian needs in Syria. In this regard, all hostilities have to stop, especially in the disaster-affected areas. I would like to share with the Security Council that on 24 February, Japan announced its decision to provide $27 million in emergency grant aid for earthquake damage in Syria and Türkiye, in addition to the provision of the emergency relief goods that have been already delivered. We are grateful to those working on the ground in Syria to facilitate the smooth and timely delivery of vital aid.”
2023-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9272 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen, Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths and Ms. Rasha Muhrez for their briefings. We are saddened to hear that Türkiye and northern Syria were hit by additional earthquakes on 20 February, and we extend our deepest condolences to those affected by these series of tragic events. The humanitarian situation in Syria remains extremely dire, with the earthquakes exacerbating the already existing crises in the country. The scale of needs in Syria is immeasurable, with record levels of poverty and food insecurity, a cholera outbreak and harsh winter conditions. Japan welcomes the agreement between President Al-Assad and the United Nations to open two additional border crossings into north-west Syria for an initial period of three months.”
2023-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9272 (2023) · source
“In follow-up to the recommendations contained in the Panel’s 2022 final report (S/2022/754), submitted under resolution 2607 (2021), the Committee sent letters to various Member States, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, the Office for Disarmament Affairs and the European Union. The Committee also sent a note verbale to all Member States. I will report on the statistics with regard to the arms embargo and improvised explosive device exemption notifications in my next briefing to the Council. Lastly, the Committee has recently received two letters from Somalia in relation to charcoal — the first pertained to the charcoal that was onboard the vessel MV Fox and the second pertained to the existing charcoal stockpiles.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9271 (2023) · source
“He informed the members that, in line with its mandate, the Panel would continue to pursue investigations into Al-Shabaab finances, including seaport operations in Somalia that may generate revenue for Al-Shabaab, as well as potential violations of the arms embargo and the charcoal ban. He further referred to the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia in support of benchmarks outlined in the report of the Secretary- General (S/2023/109) aimed at guiding the Council in its further review of the arms embargo.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9271 (2023) · source
“The resolution also modified the name of the Committee I now chair, thereby highlighting the focus of the sanctions regime on Al-Shabaab. Since the last briefing to the Council, the Committee has met twice in informal consultations. On 29 November 2022, the Committee met jointly with the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014). The two Committees heard briefings by the Panel of Experts on Somalia and the Panel of Experts on Yemen, respectively, on issues related to the smuggling of weapons between Somalia and Yemen. On 17 February, the Committee met to receive a presentation from the reconstituted Panel of Experts on Somalia on its work programme for 2023, under resolution 2662 (2022). The Panel’s Coordinator updated Committee members on recent developments in Somalia relevant to the Panel’s mandate.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9271 (2023) · source
“Mr. Ishikane: As mandated by paragraph 11 (g) of resolution 1844 (2008), I have the honour to brief the Security Council in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992), concerning Al-Shabaab, covering the period from 20 October 2022 to 27 February 2023. Some of the Committee activities I will mention were chaired by my predecessor, Ambassador Fergal Mythen of Ireland. At the outset, I would like to recall that by its resolution 2662 (2022) of 17 November 2022, the Security Council further eased the partially lifted arms embargo to support the development of Somalia’s security and police institutions, provided recommendations to reduce the size of existing Somali charcoal stockpiles and renewed the mandate of the Panel of Experts.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9271 (2023) · source
“This process is an essential step to ensure the fair distribution of revenues from Libya’s natural resources. These resources should serve as the wealth of the whole Libyan nation, contributing to the country’s national budget in a transparent manner. To conclude, let me reiterate Japan’s firm commitment to making continued efforts to bring all Libyans together to stabilize Libya. As a Council member, and in my capacity as the Chair of the Security Council Sanctions committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, I am looking forward to cooperating with all partners.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“We strongly hope that this will advance the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, in particular the joint work between the international ceasefire monitoring team and Libyan monitors launched on 15 January. At the same time, Japan encourages Libyans and the international community to continue working together to further implement the ceasefire agreement in order to bring stability to the country. Areas requiring sustained attention include the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign forces and foreign fighters; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; and security sector reform. The continued efforts to unify key governance institutions in Libya, including the Central Bank of Libya, are also critical. Japan highly appreciates and expresses support for UNSMIL as it plays its role in advancing these efforts.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Bathily’s efforts — above all, his new initiative to set up a the high-level steering panel to facilitate elections in 2023, which Japan welcomes. This is a matter of great urgency. The risk of destabilization will be higher if more time passes without progress. The Council should not allow the political actors to waste time for their own profit. Japan echoes UNSMIL’s statement of 5 January, which encourages Libyan political leaders to swiftly agree on complete, final and time-bound arrangements for the holding of elections in Libya in 2023. It is critically important for the people of Libya to unite under a Government that they can trust and take back the future into their own hands. We welcome recent positive developments on the security track, including the resumption of the 5+5 Joint Military Committee’s activities.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bathily for his briefing. Japan fully supports the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and Special Representative Bathily in their tireless efforts to engage with a diverse range of Libyan interlocutors from all regions and segments of society, including the political, military and economic sectors as well as civil society, in particular women’s and youth groups. We also express our wholehearted support for United Nations efforts to bring together all partners, including regional actors, and all concerned across the international community. To overcome the present and long-standing political stalemate in Libya, it is of foremost importance that the Security Council be united in calling upon all Libyan parties to join Mr.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“An approach from a women and peace and security perspective is critically important in overcoming the difficulties Somalia faces. The humanitarian-development-peace nexus should be the key to our approach. In order to build community resilience, we should further integrate our assistance on that nexus with regard to food security, medical care, youth empowerment and more. Let me conclude by assuring the Council that Japan continues to play its part, including as Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Al-Shabaab, in promoting peace and stability in Somalia and the broader region.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Japan, for its part, has contributed to the capacity development of central and local government officials by providing training programmes. Local institutions and security forces must be able to garner the trust and confidence of people on the ground. Such efforts will create conditions in which the presence of ATMIS is no longer required. Thirdly, it is essential to protect the most vulnerable and address multifaceted threats to human security in a holistic manner. Unabated clashes and violence continue to displace a large number of women and children, who are exposed to the risk of falling victim to child recruitment and sexual violence. Those challenges add to the already acute humanitarian situation caused and exacerbated by severe droughts and other climate impacts.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Regional cooperation to prevent the cross-border movement of terrorists, illegal weapons and ammunition must be expanded. Secondly, institution-building is vital across all sectors. We commend the recent operational advancements of the Somali National Army, with the help of community defence forces. Their operations have led to the further liberation of certain Al-Shabaab strongholds. In order to hold onto those newly liberated areas and deliver sufficient security and basic services, it is crucial to build institutions and capacities at the local and community levels. That has to be done through close cooperation between the Federal Government and federal member states, with the support of international community.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“In furtherance of the aspirations of the people of Somalia and the successful fulfilment of the mandates of the three missions deployed in Somalia, Japan believes that the following points are essential. First, Somalia needs stronger partnerships and support from the international community, particularly from its neighbours. The summit of Somalia’s neighbouring States held in Mogadishu on 1 February demonstrated renewed regional solidarity against common threats. Japan welcomes the leaders’ articulation of their strong will to foster coordination by establishing mechanisms for operations and border security. The sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia is paramount and cannot be achieved with porous borders.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“I thank Deputy Special Representative Gbeho, Special Representative Souef and Executive Director Bahous of UN-Women for their briefings and contributions. Peace and stability in Somalia is essential for a stable and prosperous Horn of Africa and can contribute to a vibrant maritime economy, expanding from the Gulf of Aden to the Indian Ocean. Under the leadership of the newly elected federal President, Somalia has seen fresh momentum for its State-building efforts, despite the lingering challenges it continues to face. In that regard, Japan emphasizes the vital role played by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia and commends their tireless efforts.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“In that regard, Japan strongly supports the draft presidential statement proposed by the United States as a step forward, while standing ready to work with colleagues to adopt more robust actions. In conclusion, Japan once again urges North Korea to immediately and fully comply with all the relevant resolutions, engage in diplomacy towards denuclearization and accept the repeated offers of dialogue by the countries concerned. Let us, the Council members, continue to fulfil our responsibility.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“If we remain silent for fear of further provocations, that will only encourage rule breakers to write the playbook as they like. We need to think about what we can and should do. Is that not the task of this organ mandated by the Charter of the United Nations? We are meeting here because it is our duty to deal with the clear threat to international peace and security. Let us make it crystal clear: responsible Council members should not reward such unlawful and unjustifiable attempts to force the Council to stop doing its job. Through the discussions that we had recently, an increasing number of Council members shared concerns over what was happening and wished to take proactive action. It is time that the Council be united and firmly stand against the challenge to its credibility.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“It is not a matter of self-defence, as claimed by Pyongyang, but an act of intimidation and threatening by force. Secondly, the Council should be responsible for observing its own established rule — the Security Council resolutions. Silence should not be the answer for violations of resolutions. The Security Council should fulfil its own obligations and should not undermine its credibility. Thirdly and lastly, North Korea says that the Council should stop discussing this issue. It clearly stated that it has never recognized such resolutions of the United Nations and will also not accept them in the future. Some also argue that the discussion in the Security Council provokes North Korea, and hence we should remain silent. That is wrong.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“Japan strongly condemns these dangerous and outrageous actions. All of us are aware that, unfortunately, North Korea publicly articulated its intention to continue its unlawful development of weapons of mass destruction, including the mass production of tactical nuclear weapons and an exponential increase of its nuclear arsenal, meant to be delivered via ICBMs. All such measures are violations of Council resolutions. These are the core problems we are supposed to deliver on. Let me make three important points. First, the Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. No one can disagree that firing an ICBM into the exclusive economic zone of another State is a matter of peace and security.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Khaled Khiari for his briefing. I must begin by expressing my greatest regret that North Korea once again launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) followed by two ballistic missiles yesterday. The ICBM impacted in the Japanese exclusive economic zone, just 200 kilometres from Hokkaido, as was the case on 18 November and 24 March last year. As has been reported by the media, ordinary Japanese citizens could visibly see the ballistic missile falling from the sky. I assume we can all imagine how terrifying it must have been for people to see a missile flying towards them. It also endangered vessels in our exclusive economic zone and exposed aircraft in the surrounding area to great risk. These actions are totally unacceptable and violate multiple Security Council resolutions.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“Japan expresses its strong determination to revive the prospect of a two-State solution and achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“At the same time, we condemn terror attacks in all their forms and manifestations. Recent escalatory actions committed by Palestinians in Jerusalem, such as the terrorist attack outside a synagogue and the car ramming into a bus stop, are deeply deplorable, as they only intensify violence in the area. As the situation surrounding Israel and Palestine manifests continued clashes and violence resulting in casualties, Japan calls for refraining from unilateral actions that exacerbate tensions. This year marks the seventieth anniversary of the Japan-UNRWA partnership. I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate Japan’s enduring commitment to assisting UNRWA to ensure that Palestinian refugees continue to receive life-saving assistance and basic services. In conclusion, there is no alternative to direct negotiations between the parties.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“It is troubling to witness the deteriorating security situation in the West Bank. The dangerous trajectory of violence from last year continues its alarming trend, including in the recent attack by Israeli forces against the Jenin refugee camp, which led to the highest number of Palestinians killed in a single operation in the West Bank since 2005, according to a report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Japan also calls for the reversal of the Israeli Government’s recent announcement to declare nine settlement outposts in the occupied West Bank as legal under Israeli law as well as plans to advance new settlement construction. Israeli settlement activities are in violation of international law and must end immediately.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“Japan welcomes the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2023/1 as a united message of the Security Council. I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland and Deputy Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Leni Stenseth for their informative briefings. Since the beginning of this year, there have been a number of developments that risk an escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian territories. The international community has been intensifying its efforts aimed at easing tensions. For our part, in the telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on 13 February, Prime Minister Kishida expressed concern about the rising tensions between Israel and Palestine and the unilateral measures taken by both sides.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“I listened very carefully to the arguments on the Minsk agreements, and, yes, we need to learn lessons from what happened and what is happening to realize sustainable peace in accordance with international law. However, no argument can justify aggression nor divert our attention from the reality of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, which shakes the very foundation of the international order that the world has built up over a long period of hard work and sacrifice. Such a unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force undermines security not only in Europe but across the entire world. Russia must therefore, first and foremost, stop its war of aggression immediately and completely and unconditionally withdraw its forces from the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“Japan will continue to spare no effort in working proactively within the United Nations to address the issue of sea level rise, as well as that of climate change and security more generally.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“In that context, I would like to make clear Japan’s position that it is permissible for coastal countries to preserve the existing baselines and maritime zones established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, notwithstanding the regression of coastlines caused by climate change. We are confident that such an interpretation is legitimate and will ensure legal stability and predictability, in particular for SIDS. I am grateful that our position was welcomed by the delegation of the Pacific Islands Forum, led by the Honourable Mr. Mark Brown, Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, at a meeting with Mr. Hayashi Yoshimasa, our Minister for Foreign Affairs, held on 6 February. Japan is an island country, and as such we fully understand the seriousness of sea level rise.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“As part of our efforts to strengthen institutions, Japan supports small island developing States (SIDS) in capacity- building, for example through disaster risk reduction training for Government officials, local leaders and children and young people; the second phase of the Sendai Cooperation Initiative for Disaster Risk Reduction; and the programme for women’s leadership in tsunami-based disaster risk reduction led by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. Japan also believes that legal stability and predictability are a necessary foundation for island nations, as well as for the coastal States of continents that are exposed to various uncertainties due to sea level rise.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“It is from that perspective that Japan underscores the importance of preventive diplomacy and called for more robust communication between the Council and various players, including the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), at its signature event held last month (see S/PV.9250). As mitigation and adaptation for climate change are prerequisites for addressing sea level rise, resilient institutions are necessary to implement them as efficiently and effectively as possible. Japan believes that, along with valuable advice from the PBC, the Council can promote sustainable peace through resilient institutions by investing in people, including women, young people and indigenous people, as agents for the shaping and promotion of such institutions.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“While it is obvious that the Security Council should get involved when such peace and security issues arise, as Ms. Coral Pasisi said earlier about the expectations that the Security Council should play its role, at the same time it is also obvious that the Council alone cannot offer comprehensive solutions or directly carry out responses to climate-change-related development issues. However, the Security Council, which is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, can fulfil its duty by calling together other United Nations bodies, including the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s high-level open debate on such an important theme for island countries, including Japan. Japan commends the solidarity shown by Malta with small island developing States (SIDS) in addressing the impact of sea level rise. I also thank all the briefers for their valuable contributions. The looming sea level rise is threatening people’s safety and existence in various ways. Nevertheless, when we talk about international peace and security and focus only on how to prevent international armed conflict, we need to recognize that the threat of sea level rise is as imminent and critical as threats such as those posed by invasion by a foreign nation. At the core of both crises, human life and dignity are at stake, and as such both are serious security issues.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“Children must not fall victim to armed conflict; they must instead be the seeds of hope to build peace and sustainable development. We should spare no effort to improve learning environments, ensure access to safe and quality education and guarantee human security for all children. Japan will continue to work closely with other Member States, the United Nations system, international humanitarian organizations and civil society organizations in that endeavour.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“From that viewpoint, Japan has supported a number of education programmes in conflict-affected countries. For instance, the Japan International Cooperation Agency has for many years provided non-formal literacy programmes for girls and women and teacher training in Afghanistan. Also, with Japan’s funding assistance, UNICEF supported the Government of Burkina Faso in constructing secondary schools and developing specific learning modules for promoting peace and social cohesion. Building on the outcomes of last year’s Transforming Education Summit, Japan is ready to accelerate its efforts towards ensuring inclusive and equitable educational opportunities for all children and young people, including those affected by conflict.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“We need to recall that resolution 2427 (2018), which the Council adopted unanimously, strongly condemns attacks against schools, and we urge all Member States to ensure that such attacks are investigated and those responsible duly prosecuted. One of the concrete tools for protecting chil- dren in armed conflict that is highlighted in reso- lution 2427 (2018) is ensuring access to quality edu- cation. Ms. Divina also pointed out the importance of education in promoting children’s participation in deci- sion-making. Access to quality education is a funda- mental human right and a powerful tool for preventing and mitigating conflict. It helps stop the recruitment of child soldiers and also provides the necessary skills for the reintegration and rehabilitation of children affected by conflict.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, Ms. Najat Maalla M’jid and Ms. Divina for their insightful briefings. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 2427 (2018), which underscores the protection of children as a key to preventing conflict and sustaining peace. Japan highly values the efforts and achievements made to date in that regard. However, it is regrettable that children in armed conflict continue to experience grave and large-scale violations of their most basic rights. Japan urges all parties to armed conflict to fully comply with their obligations under international law and implement all the resolutions of the Security Council on children and armed conflict.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“For us, it is not about profiting from Russia’s political appetite or from the military industry. It is, however, about restoring the dignity of a people and of individuals by putting a stop to Russia’s aggression and achieving sustainable peace in accordance with international law.”
2023-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9256 (2023) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Nakamitsu and Mr. Waters for their briefings. This is the second time this week that the Security Council (see S/PV.9254) is discussing the situation in Ukraine. Japan reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine in the strongest terms. Russia’s actions are a clear and flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. We underscore Ukraine’s right to defend itself against aggression. The support of the international community in stopping an act of aggression is entirely legitimate in the context of the maintenance of international peace and security. Indeed, no nation should support Russia’s aggression, and Russia should not use the Security Council to divert attention from its acts. Mr. Waters asked about the goals of the Security Council.”
2023-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9256 (2023) · source
“We commend the professional, impartial and independent work conducted by the OPCW and its staff. We strongly oppose any attempts to undermine their invaluable work. Furthermore, in order to prevent the recurrence of the use of chemical weapons in Syria, Japan continues to fully support the efforts of the OPCW, including the IIT, and to work closely with the international community toward a settlement of the Syrian crisis.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“The decision made by the twenty-fifth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention should be taken seriously by Syria. Syria must engage in good faith with the OPCW Technical Secretariat and provide all the required documents in order to resolve the outstanding issues related to the initial and subsequent declarations submitted by Syria. It is imperative that Syria immediately declare and completely eliminate its chemical weapons programme and grant full and unhindered access to OPCW staff to verify compliance. In addition, it is our shared responsibility to hold accountable those who have used chemical weapons and to bring justice to the victims. No Member State should provide shelter to those responsible for committing such brutal and inhumane acts against their own people.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“In April 2018, 43 individuals, including women and children, lost their lives, and dozens more were affected in the horrific chemical weapons attack in Douma, according to the findings of the Fact-Finding Mission and the Identification and Investigation Team (IIT). The latest report of the IIT concluded that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Syrian Arab Air Force perpetrated those attacks. Japan condemns the Government of Syria’s use of chemical weapons, as concluded by the report. We deeply regret that the report has once again confirmed the Government of Syria’s continued failure to cooperate with the OPCW and the IIT, violating its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution 2118 (2013).”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source