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2013-12-17
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2014-02-19
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  1. “Since their entry into force in 2007, Japan has continued its assistance in formulating related laws, reinforcing the Cambodian Ministry of Justice and developing professional human resources. Human resource development must be given special emphasis in that field, because a country cannot proceed on the path of the rule of law without its own sustainable institutions. Our experience from over a decade in Cambodia tells us that assistance in the rule of law must be pursued from a long-term perspective. In conclusion, let me reiterate that Japan stands ready to support those countries working to rebuild themselves in the aftermath of conflict and remains committed to providing assistance in the field of the rule of law.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  2. “Secondly, I would like to stress that strengthening rule-of-law institutions requires a long-term perspective and enduring efforts on both on the assisting and the receiving sides. Let me now relate our experience gained in assisting Cambodia in its efforts to rebuild its legal and judicial systems. After the two-decade-long civil war, Cambodia suffered severely from the absence of a system of fundamental legislation and from a lack of competent legal officials. The Japan International Cooperation Agency started the Legal and Judicial Development Project in 1999, in which a Japan- Cambodia joint team drafted a civil code and a code of civil procedure.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  3. “In addition to bilateral assistance for Afghan police salaries, which helped to significantly increase the number of police officers, Japan, with a View to enhancing the quality of police officers, has implemented training programmes in Turkey for 1,500 Afghan police officers, in cooperation with the Government of Turkey; conducted literacy education for the Afghan National Police in cooperation with UNESCO; and assisted in criminal justice capacity-building by constructing judicial facilities and training judges and prosecutors through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. I believe that the experience of Japan in Afghanistan shows the importance of capacity enhancement over a wide range of aspects and with effective coordination among the relevant partners, with their respective comparative advantages in mind.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  4. “The transition in security from the International Security Assistance Force to forces of the Government of Afghanistan started in July 2011, and the need to enhance Afghanistan's capacity, both in quantity and quality, cannot be stressed enough. In that context, Japan has extended assistance in a variety of ways, with special emphasis on supporting Afghanistan's self-reliance on a bilateral basis, as well as by working in cooperation with other like-minded countries and international organizations.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  5. “It is very natural that the challenges a post-conflict country faces in re-establishing the rule of law differ from those that other post-conflict countries face. Therefore, assistance in this field must be tailor-made for the specific conditions of each host country and be under its strong ownership. To that end, countries and relevant international organizations offering assistance must engage in close dialogue with the host country to optimize their available assets as much as possible through close coordination and by making use of their comparative advantages. As a case in point, I would like to share with the Council Japan's effort to assist Afghanistan in strengthening its security maintenance capacity.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  6. “I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to the Lithuanian presidency for its leadership in convening today's open debate on what is an important issue for all and for ciculating a draft presidential statement. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing, which impressed upon us the importance of today's discussion. Let me echo many other colleagues in stressing the importance of promoting and strengthening the rule of law in post-conflict situations. The rule of law plays a significant role in preventing the recurrence of conflicts and paving the road to sustainable peace. Japan believes that in extending assistance in the field of the rule of law, the keys to success require a tailor- made approach and long-term efforts.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  7. “I would like to conclude my statement by recalling that the whole transition process and the peace and reconciliation process are supported by mutual trust among all the stakeholders, including the trust between the Afghan Government and the international community.”

    2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source

  8. “We strongly hope that the Government of Afghanistan will fulfil its duty to provide its people with a sense of security and stability. Lastly, I would like to emphasize that without progress of the peace process, the dividends of all the transitions will remain uncertain. The process should be Afghan-led and Afghan-owned; responsibility must not be shifted to any other parties. But, as witnessed in the constructive engagement of Pakistan as well as in other third parties' initiatives, the international community stands by Afghanistan ready to lend a hand as it takes steps forward.”

    2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source

  9. “A number of brutal terrorist attacks over the past quarter again caused the tragic loss of innocent lives, including those of aid workers and other civilians. Japanjoins in the message sent by the Security Council in its press statement of4 December (SC11199) condemning acts of violence against development and humanitarian aid workers. With that security uncertainty, it is a matter of critical importance for the Afghan Government to conclude a bilateral security agreement with the United States at an early stage, as recommended by the consultative loya jirga in November. The Government bears the responsibility to ensure that the dividends of the security transition are irreversible. Furthermore, security uncertainty will inevitably impact negatively on our future aid policy.”

    2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source

  10. “In order to encourage the full participation of all eligible voters, especially female voters, security challenges must be properly addressed. The Afghan Government is encouraged to take further risk-mitigation measures based on a realistic security assessment. In order to make a positive impact on the election processes, Japan has donated approximately $20 million to support the work of the Independent Election Commission through the second Enhancing Legal and Electoral Capacity for Tomorrow project. We are also looking into the possibility of sending an election observer mission. I would now like to turn to the security transition. Despite the increased competence and confidence of the Afghan National Security Forces, serious security challenges persist.”

    2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source

  11. “First, in terms of political transition, it is of the utmost importance that the next presidential and provincial elections give strong legitimacy to the new Government. To that end, elections must take place in compliance with the Afghan Constitution and other legal frameworks, and the current schedule for the holding of the elections, in April 2014, must be observed. A fair and transparent elections process is also imperative. Furthermore, the election result should be a reflection of the will of the country's entire population. Japan welcomes the diversity of presidential candidates, as well as the participation of women in both elections as voters and candidates. Yet the security situation continues to be of concern.”

    2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source

  12. “The year 2013 was a busy one of critical importance. It paved the way for Afghanistan to achieve important goals in 2014, the final year of its political and security transition. Looking back at the year, the Government and the people of Afghanistan have made significant achievements. To name a few, the Afghan National Security Forces have taken the lead in most operations since June, preparations for the elections have been advancing and intensive dialogue for regional cooperation has taken place. Today, I would like to address some key issues on which Japan believes Afghanistan must make further efforts in order to ensure successful political and security transitions, which will be indispensable for long-term stability in the country.”

    2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source

  13. “We hope that UNAMA will also continue to play an important role in coordinating both the Afghan Government's and the international community's efforts in implementing their commitments under the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework. Japan attaches particular importance to reforms in the area of public finance and private banking, as revenue mobilization is a matter of urgency for the Afghan Government to attain sustainability. We request the Afghan Government, including the future Government, to make consistent efforts in the fight against corruption and demonstrate tangible results in the run-up to the next Ministerial Meeting of the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board, which will be held in January and will be co-hosted by the Afghan Government and the United Kingdom. We expect UNAMA's continued engagement in that process.”

    2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source

  14. “I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis for his participation and for his comprehensive briefing today. I also thank Ambassador Tanin for his statement. I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the important role of the United Nations, especially that of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in 2014 and beyond, in supporting the Afghan Government's efforts to meet its political and development goals. In that regard, I would like to express my highest respect to all the staff of UNAMA for their deep commitment and dedication to their challenging mission.”

    2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source