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first: 2004-05-17
most recent: 2006-08-22
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“I should like to note that Prime Minister Koizumi, during his visit to the region in July, expressed his support for President Abbas and announced his decision to extend a total of $25 million to help the Palestinian people. In conclusion, Japan will continue to participate actively in the discussions in the Security Council, while also pursuing its own diplomatic efforts, in cooperation with all concerned countries in the region, with a View to defusing the crisis and restoring calm and stability to the region.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, it is of vital importance that leaders in the region and the international community continue actively to engage in diplomatic efforts. Japan, for its part, has conveyed to both parties on several occasions its firm belief that there is no alternative but to work together towards coexistence and mutual prosperity. We have, therefore, called for Israel to exercise the maximum restraint and for President Abbas to provide the necessary leadership so that these goals can be achieved. Japan is also very concerned at the heavy toll in innocent civilian lives in Palestine and Israel and at the extreme deterioration of the humanitarian situation of Palestinians. We believe it is essential that the international community, including Israel, continue to provide humanitarian assistance.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“First, Israeli soldiers held in Gaza and Lebanon should be returned unharmed. Secondly, terrorist attacks against Israel must cease. Thirdly, Israel should end its military operations and its forces should withdraw from Gaza at an early date. Fourthly, the detained Palestinian ministers and parliamentarians should be released. Japan has strong hopes for the early resolution of these matters, which are of the highest priority, following the resumption of cooperation with regard to security and cultural engagement, both among Palestinians and with Israel. To that end, it is more necessary than ever that the Palestinian Authority Cabinet, led by Hamas, engage in the peace process through peaceful means based on existing international agreements and obligations.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“We also request the Secretariat to draw on its collective wisdom to present a realistic implementation plan in the next report of the Secretary-General, which is scheduled to be released in September. We expect that the United Nations delegation, comprising Mr. Nambiar and Mr. Roed- Larsen, among others, will play an important role in this regard. Japan is deeply concerned about the continued deterioration of conditions in Palestine - the central issue in the Middle East - in particular since the abduction of Israeli soldiers about two months ago. Japan calls on Israel to exercise the utmost restraint and to seek to avoid casualties among innocent civilians and damage to civilian infrastructure. We also urge that a number of steps be taken as a matter of the highest priority.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“First, in order to ensure the early deployment of the reinforced United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, Japan strongly hopes that Member States in a position to do so will immediately make contributions. Secondly, with respect to the humanitarian and reconstruction activities that are needed to stabilize the situation, we greatly appreciate the commitment and dedication that the relevant United Nations and other organizations have shown in difficult circumstances. Japan, for its part, is giving consideration to providing assistance to Lebanon so as to contribute to the best of its ability to promoting stability there and in the region as a whole. Thirdly, on the subject of the political process, Japan strongly urges the Government of Lebanon and the Government of Israel to arrive at an agreement, as stipulated in the resolution.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“There have also been some encouraging steps towards the expansion of the authority of the Lebanese Government over all of its territory in this first week after the resolution was adopted. These include the withdrawal of the Israeli army from some of the positions inside Lebanese territory and the start of the deployment of the Lebanese armed forces. However, the situation remains extremely fragile, as was demonstrated by the Israeli military operation in eastern Lebanon on Saturday, 19 August. Japan continues to call upon both parties to exercise maximum restraint and to do their utmost to ensure that the cessation of hostilities holds and that it becomes a durable ceasefire. We support the proposals and observations made in the Secretary-General's report (S/2006/670) to that end. We attach particular importance to three of them.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“I would like to join colleagues in thanking Under-Secretary-General Gambari for his briefing. In the past month, we have again witnessed widespread, deeply troubling changes in the Middle East. It is urgently necessary to create conditions for a cessation of Violence that will be sustainable and to lay the foundations for a permanent solution to the problems there. With regard to the situation in Lebanon and Israel, the Security Council, by adopting resolution 1701 (2006), has effected a cessation of hostilities and created the political framework for a permanent ceasefire and a long-term solution to the problems. In general, the parties concerned have honoured the terms of the resolution in that regard.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“It is of greater importance, however, to have a rational reaction based on a far-sighted recognition of the importance of achieving coexistence and mutual prosperity in the medium and long term, rather than taking an eye-for-an- eye approach." Japan strongly hopes that the leaders in the region will employ wisdom and judgement in addressing the current critical situation.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“From that perspective, Japan welcomes the decision of the Secretary-General to dispatch a team led by his Special Political Adviser, Mr. Vijay Nambiar, to the Middle East to help defuse the current major crisis in the region. In conclusion, let me note that Prime Minister Koizumi has been on a visit to Israel, Palestine and Jordan from 11 July to today. The Prime Minister made the following remarks in a joint media conference with Israeli Prime Minister Olmert after their meeting. "I realize that it is an extremely hard time for the Israeli people, who are trying to cope with the incident that occurred on Il2 July], in addition to the difficult situation regarding the Gaza Strip, which has continued for quite some time.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“We therefore commend and support the efforts of the Lebanese Government towards full sovereignty and the expansion of political independence. We recognize that the disarming and disbanding of Hizbollah is a matter of crucial importance that directly relates to the expansion of control by the Government of Lebanon over all of its territory. The recent events underscore the importance of achieving those goals. We hope that the Government of Lebanon will commit itself to a continuous, sustained effort to reach these goals, and we call on the Government to make every effort to secure the release of the Israeli soldiers. It is our view that overcoming the present crisis in the region requires the international community to continue its cooperation in tandem.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“Japan is deeply concerned that these developments of the past few days will have a negative impact on the efforts for peace in the region as a whole. We therefore call upon all parties to exercise maximum self-restraint in order to avoid further deterioration of the situation. Japan acknowledges the legitimate security concerns of Israel. Having said that, we strongly urge Israel to refrain from excessive use of force and, in particular, from actions that endanger the civilian population and the infrastructure, as was the case with the Israeli military operations of 13 July, which caused many civilian casualties and the destruction of airport facilities in Lebanon. Japan concurs in the belief that political stability in Lebanon is critical to peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“I too wish to join my colleagues in thanking Under-Secretaries-General Guehenno and Gambari for their informative briefings on the latest developments in the Middle East, focusing on the situation in southern Lebanon. The Middle East has seen continuing deterioration over the past several months. The attacks by Hizbollah across the Blue Line, the abduction of the two Israeli soldiers and the ensuing developments have further destabilized the already fragile situation in the region, which is extremely worrying. Japan strongly condemns the attacks by Hizbollah, which are a blatant breach of relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as the abduction of the Israeli soldiers.We call for the immediate and unconditional release of the soldiers.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“It is of primary importance, however, for the Israeli Government fully to resume the transfer of tax and customs revenues to the Palestinian Authority in order to improve the fiscal and humanitarian situations in Palestine. In conclusion, we announced last Wednesday that Prime Minister Koizumi will be making a visit to Israel, Palestine and Jordan just prior to the forthcoming Group of 8 summit meeting, if the situation permits. During his visit, he will hold talks with his counterparts to seek ways for the advancement of the Middle East peace process through negotiation, and encourage the relevant leaders to take a proactive role in that endeavour.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“We are concerned about the further exacerbation of the humanitarian situation in Palestine. We reiterate at this critical juncture the importance for the international community, including Israel, to continue providing humanitarian assistance and to take necessary measures for that purpose. One year ago, at the time of President Abbas' visit to Japan, Prime Minister Koizumi announced an assistance package of approximately $100 million for the immediate future in support of the President's peace efforts and for the well-being of the Palestinian people. About 80 per cent of the pledged amount has been disbursed to date. Japan, as one of the major donors to Palestine, will address the improvement of the humanitarian situation in an appropriate manner.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“Japan also expresses its regret at the flight by Israeli military aircraft over Syrian territory, which can only serve to heighten the tension in the region. Japan is deeply concerned over the negative impact which the deterioration of the situation will have on future efforts for peace. At the same time, we strongly hope that the situation will calm down and that an environment will prevail that is conducive to negotiations for peace. To that end, Japan welcomes the pledges made by Prime Minister Olmert and President Abbas last week to undertake negotiations, and Japan supports the efforts made by President Abbas to advance the peace process. We also expect Israel to refrain from taking any unilateral action that might prejudge the outcome of the final status negotiations.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“In that regard, Japan has been working for immediate action on that case through various examples. For example, Mr. Tatsuo Arima, Special Envoy of the Government of Japan on the Middle East Peace Process, appealed to President Abbas on 26 June to make efforts to resolve this matter. Japan calls upon the Government of Israel, in particular, to exercise maximum restraint. We strongly urge the Israeli Government to avoid actions that cause casualties among Palestinian civilians, as well as those which bring about the destruction of civilian infrastructure, such as electric power stations, and thus directly impact the daily lives of the Palestinian population. The detention of elected members of the Palestinian Government and legislature is cause for grave concern.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“I, too, should like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Kane for her briefing. The situation surrounding Palestine and Israel presents critical challenges at this time. All parties concerned must exercise the utmost restraint in order to avoid a further escalation of the situation. Japan is deeply concerned over the deterioration of the situation caused by the recent acts of violence by the Palestinian extremist groups and the military operations conducted by the Israel Defense Forces, mainly in the Gaza Strip. We call on the Government of the Palestinian Authority to bring to an end the violence by the Palestinian extremist groups, including rocket attacks, and to make every possible effort to secure the immediate release of the Israeli soldier abducted on 25 June.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“The Security Council has exerted efforts to establish the rule of law in societies in which peace has been restored. The Security Council has a mission to continue to pursue that goal. The formulation and application of the international legal order must be strongly supported by the international community. It is important for the Security Council to move forward by making necessary improvements in that regard. My Government will also exert its utmost efforts to that end.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“If those elements are achieved, we believe the credibility of sanctions regimes implemented by Member States can be improved. As political, economic, cultural and other contacts between States and societies continue to grow, it is inevitable that the number of conflicts will increase. What is important, however, is to prevent the escalation of these conflicts and to try, as far as possible, to resolve conflicts following appropriate legal procedures. That is exactly what the United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, in close cooperation with the International Court of Justice and other judicial bodies, have to strive for. From that point of view, it is vital to ensure that law-abiding culture prevails and that international law is equitably applied, no matter what the size of the States concerned.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“However, with a greater focus on particular individuals and entities as the targets of sanctions, questions have been raised as to transparency, efficiency and credibility. Some of those targeted have been placed on a sanctions list by mistake and the names of some no longer eligible for sanctions have yet to be removed from the list. My Government considers that sanctions can be an effective tool for the maintenance of international peace and security. From that standpoint, we consider that many of the concerns raised can be resolved through conscientious efforts to clarify further the procedures for sanctions, reduce the possibility of evasion of sanctions by those who are true targets and allow the voices of those who have concerns over their inclusion in a sanctions list to reach the relevant sanctions committees.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“It is particularly crucial that perpetrators of serious crimes be punished and that respect for law and order be strengthened. Bearing in mind that the International Criminal Court is conducting full-scale activities, it will be necessary for the Security Council to consider seriously the exit strategies for the tribunals regarding whose establishment the Council has taken decisions, such as the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. In determining assistance to post-conflict societies, and in the discussions of the newly established Peacebuilding Commission, we hope that rule of law issues, including ways to end impunity, will be given due regard. The efficiency of sanctions has increased since the Security Council has adopted targeted sanctions.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“In considering assistance to promote the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict situations, it is essential to secure the support and participation of the people in those situations. To that end, it is necessary that laws be applied in an impartial manner with regard to those who are socially vulnerable, especially minority groups, women and children. Nor should we overlook the importance of public relations and educational activities. There is more than one prescription for promoting the rule of law. We believe that a United Nations compilation of best practices would be of great use in helping the new leaders concerned, and their supporters, make judgements regarding the best path to establishing the rule of law. Ending impunity for international crimes is an indispensable step for constructing a new nation and society.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“President, you have focused our debate on four aspects of the role of the Security Council, namely the promotion of the rule of law in conflict and post- conflict situations, ending impunity for international crimes, enhancing the efficiency and credibility of United Nations sanctions regimes and the peaceful settlement of conflicts. These are all important issues in which the Security Council has been directly involved and which have seen major development over the past decade. We agree that the Security Council needs to address the way forward on those issues. Promoting justice and the rule of law means enabling a fragile post-conflict society to avoid further damage from the conflict and to reconstruct its society and build sustainable peace.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“International law is the basis for the Security Council's efforts to maintain international peace and security. We welcome today's open debate to discuss the role of the Security Council in strengthening this foundation. I would like to express my thanks to Mr. Per Stig Moeller, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, for convening and presiding over this important meeting. My thanks go also to Judge Rosalyn Higgins, President of the International Court of Justice, and to Mr. Nicolas Michel, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, for their thoughtful and enlightening statements. Mr.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“Japan voted in favour of, and welcomes the adoption of, the resolution on Western Sahara, which extends the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara for another six months. Given the importance of the role that the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy are playing in the search for a peaceful solution to this issue, Japan welcomes their efforts and will continue to support them.”
2006-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5431 (2006) · source
“President, I appreciate the efforts that you and your team have made to arrive at a text that Japan believes the Council will be able to adopt soon. My delegation will continue to work constructively with other delegations to sort out outstanding issues.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“In this regard, since a number of projects have been carried out by members of civil society, the participation of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have been engaged in those activities is indispensable and should be encouraged. Japan welcomes the inclusion of this topic as part of the provisional work programme of the forthcoming Review Conference and hopes that the exercise will serve to enhance understanding of the importance of lessons learned. We very much hope that the Security Council will continue to pay attention to this cross-cutting issue in the area of international peace and security. We would like to request that the Secretary-General continue to update us with progress reports as he deems necessary. Finally, Mr.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“For the issue of small arms and light weapons to be dealt with effectively, the national and public authorities of affected countries are required to implement and enforce those rules. We have been paying a great deal of attention to the state of affairs in this area. In that respect, what is needed is assistance in the collection and destruction of weapons and in the development of the capacity of national and local authorities. The execution of projects on the ground is of paramount importance. Japan considers that the expertise and experience gained by implementing projects in the field can and should be widely shared with other countries and regions. The idea of collecting best practices is based on that conviction.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“Japan hopes that the group will produce a good report that will provide a comprehensive picture of the present situation, so that the international community can better address the problem it faces. In addition, Japan, as a non-arms-exporter in principle, believes it essential for Member States to strengthen arms transfer control, with a View to curbing the unregulated trade in small arms and light weapons. On that front, my delegation is pleased that some encouraging initiatives have been taken, and Japan will continue to participate actively in related discussions. Just as important as international rule-making efforts is the promotion of projects on the ground.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“Japan, recognizing how great the stakes are for the Review Conference, will provide its full support to Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam, the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka and the President-designate of the Conference, both at the preparatory stage and at the Conference itself. Japan is of the view that, in the context of efforts to make tangible progress in the field of small arms and light weapons, international rule-making efforts and the implementation of small-arms-related projects on the ground should be promoted in parallel. Only through balanced efforts in both areas will it be possible to make real headway on this issue. With regard to rule-making efforts, we look forward to the discussions to be held by the group of governmental experts on brokering when it is established following the Review Conference.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“The dynamic chairmanship of Ambassador Pasi Patokallio of Finland greatly contributed to the deliberations' having proceeded so smoothly. This year is of particular significance in the context of efforts to address the issue of small arms and light weapons. First and foremost, the first Review Conference is to be held toward the end of June. That important event will provide an opportunity for Member States to take a comprehensive look at the status of the implementation of the Programme of Action adopted in 2001 and to set a course for future action. Although we were fortunate enough to witness the developments I mentioned, as well as others described in the Secretary-General's report, we all know that there remain a number of outstanding issues to be addressed.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“It is my pleasure to say that, despite some diverging views, in the end, the instrument was nevertheless adopted by consensus. I would like to commend Ambassador Anton Thalmann of Switzerland for his outstanding chairmanship. He showed enormous patience and perseverance in accommodating the different positions of Member States. Credit should also be given to the Member States, which showed the flexibility necessary to conclude the work of the Open-ended Working Group. Hereafter all States should work steadily to ensure the full implementation of the instrument. Another important development last year was the Second Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“Mr. President, at the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to you for having convened this very important meeting; to Minister Maurtua de Romana of Peru for his presence and participation; and to Ms. Hannelore Hoppe for her introduction of the Secretary-General's report. The report, which effectively identifies both the progress made in the area of small arms over a period of slightly more than a year and the challenges to be addressed in the future, will serve as a valuable guidepost for our future endeavours. Since the last time the Council discussed this issue, on 17 February 2005, there have been some remarkable achievements. Most notable, after a long debate and painstaking efforts by the Open-ended Working Group last June, was the adoption of the international instrument on marking and tracing.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“The Government of Japan will be holding a seminar on "Community-building in the multi-ethnic societies of the Western Balkans from the human security point of view" in late March in Tokyo to follow up on the Ministerial Conference on Peace Consolidation and Economic Development of the Western Balkans. We have already sent invitations to the countries of the Western Balkans and to other relevant partners. We hope that the seminar will produce fruitful and concrete results and thus contribute to the resolution of the problems in Kosovo, including through reforms in the area of local autonomy.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Progress in decentralization could serve as a model case as well as create an improved environment for the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, an environment in which Kosovo Albanians and other minorities - including Kosovo Serbs - would make decisions for their mutual benefit through direct dialogue. We reiterate our expectation of a proactive effort by the relevant parties, including the authorities in Belgrade. The third point I wish to make is that, in addition to the measures I have just outlined and in parallel with those measures, it would be meaningful if we could make substantive progress with regard to cohabitation and tolerance among the various ethnic groups in Kosovo at the community level, focusing on the economic aspect and on the life of the people.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“It is our hope that, as envisioned in the Secretary-General's report, the authorities in Belgrade will support and encourage the participation of Kosovo Serbs in the political process in Kosovo. My second point concerns what the international community should do. It is essential that we devise a strategy to bring about a breakthrough on the issue of the delay of standards implementation. It would be most effective to concentrate our efforts in high- priority areas. My Government therefore welcomes the Contact Group's ministerial statement issued on 31 January, which underscores the importance of the decentralization process.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Based on these perspectives, I would like to make the following three points. First, I would like to address a comment to the parties directly responsible for standards implementation, including Prime Minister Kosumi and the other political leaders of Kosovo. The implementation of standards should remain a priority for the purpose of building a democratic, multi-ethnic society, regardless of the direction of the future status talks. Japan considers progress in standards implementation to be one of the important prerequisites for successful status talks. Japan requests the political leaders of Kosovo to show, through their actions, their willingness and capability to build a democratic and multi-ethnic society. The political leaders in Belgrade also have the ability to influence the standards implementation process.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“The international community has many times reiterated its message that the implementation of standards will be of direct benefit to Kosovo itself for the objective of building a democratic, multi-ethnic society, as well as for the improvement in the daily lives of the people of Kosovo. Furthermore, it is clear that progress in the implementation of the standards has become even more crucial since the political process for the future status of Kosovo was launched last autumn. Seeing the delays and setbacks that have occurred in the implementation of the majority of the standards to date, we cannot help but regret the lack of progress. I also recognize the critical importance of the question of how the international community can provide guidance to the political leaders ofa society in a post-conflict period.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Mr. President, I thank you for convening today's public meeting. I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jessen-Petersen, for his comprehensive briefing. I welcome the presence in this Chamber of Mr. Boris Tadic, President of Serbia, and thank him for his statement. I also welcome the presence of Mr. Bajram Kosumi, Prime Minister of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government. The Government of Japan is gratified that Mr. Fatmir Sejdiu was smoothly elected as President of Kosovo on 10 February and expects Kosovo's constructive engagement in the future status talks under his leadership. The focus of today's discussion is the issue of delays in the implementation of standards. The Security Council has discussed this issue on numerous occasions.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“They must be addressed urgently under the ownership of the Sierra Leone Government. At the November meeting of the Consultative Group, Japan affirmed its commitment to continue to be actively involved in the consolidation of peace in Sierra Leone in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone and working closely with UNIOSIL and other international actors.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“As I have already noted, one of the reasons for the success of UNAMSIL was its respect for, and encouragement of, Sierra Leonean ownership of the process during its transition, with the support of the international community. That practice should continue to prevail, and should be reinforced as the country moves to the next phase, in which development will begin to take on greater importance. In conclusion, there are enormous needs and high expectations among the population, not only in Freetown but in rural areas as well, for improvement in such areas as education and health care. In addition, the issues of unemployment among young people - who should be key to the future development of the country - corruption and the vulnerability of the judicial system are potential threats to the security and political stability of Sierra Leone.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“It is clear that development in peace and stability in Sierra Leone will be difficult to achieve in isolation, without peace in neighbouring countries. It is therefore essential that we tackle the task of peacebuilding in a broader perspective that takes into account the regional dimension. We would therefore like to see the various United Nations missions and offices deployed in the subregion of West Africa continue to closely cooperate and collaborate with one another towards that goal. Secondly, from the mid- and long-term perspectives, the importance of local ownership cannot be overemphasized in the next phase into which Sierra Leone is moving under UNIOSIL.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“In that workshop, we learned in some detail that the modalities of UNIOSIL's activities, as presented in the Secretary- General's report, had been elaborated through close consultations between Headquarters and the field mission. That method of work, no doubt, contributed to fostering an environment conducive to reaching a consensus among all stakeholders in UNIOSIL. On the basis of what I have just said, my Government is reasonably hopeful that UNIOSIL should be able to take the achievements of UNAMSIL further in consolidating gains, as well as to play a key role in the transition to the development process in Sierra Leone. In that context, we consider two things as relevant and essential. First, stability in neighbouring countries is essential.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“Last but not least, in addition to being equipped with the necessary resources, in particular the military personnel, UNAMSIL was successful because countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), particularly Nigeria and Ghana, had a positive involvement in the peace process of Sierra Leone. UNIOSIL includes a United Nations country team, and its leader is expected to fulfil concurrently the roles of Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative. This type of mission composition could serve as a good model for the peacebuilding presence in a post-peacekeeping phase. Recently, my delegation, as the Chair of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, hosted a workshop that focused on the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding in Sierra Leone.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“For example, UNAMSIL's security-related work on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and on capacity-building for the local security authorities was carried out in a manner that complements and supports peacebuilding projects implemented by the donors, international organizations and NGOs. As a donor participant, Japan was part of such collaborative efforts in Sierra Leone and has been satisfied with the way the United Nations peace mission has taken care to ensure good teamwork among various actors involved in assisting in the consolidation of peace in Sierra Leone.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“They have shown both decisiveness and quality leadership in steering the Mission through some of its difficult phases and have worked in close consultation with Headquarters in New York. For their leadership, they deserve the Council's full commendation and gratitude. Secondly, we note that efforts to restore peace have been made in a manner that respects to the fullest the ownership of the host country, Sierra Leone. The designation of specific benchmarks to provide direction and to measure future progress has also proved particularly useful. Thirdly, UNAMSIL worked in close collaboration with other international organizations, non- governmental organizations (NGOs) and the donor community on the ground.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“In this connection, we welcome the appointment of Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General da Silva Angelo as the Executive Representative for UN IOSIL. Despite some difficulties at the beginning of its deployment and some delays in its scheduled withdrawal, UNAMSIL has proved to be a successful peacekeeping operation. It is worthwhile to analyse factors that contributed to the success of the Mission. From our own perspective, we would like to point out the following four factors as important. First, we should like to note the high quality of leadership provided at the top of the Mission, first by Mr. Adeniji, the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General at UNAMSIL and current Foreign Minister of Nigeria, and then by Mr. Mwakawago, the current Special Representative.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mwakawago for his briefing on the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL). The Japanese delegation is particularly pleased to note that UNAMSIL is expected to successfully complete its mission very soon. We are also encouraged that there has been steady progress in Sierra Leone in the areas of security and general living conditions of the people. Thus, Sierra Leone now finds itself in transition from the decade-long conflict to finding peace, however fragile. The successor arrangement, the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL), is now proposed to replace UNAMSIL in order to consolidate this fledgling peace.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“We are confident that they will take all necessary measures to attain that objective during the next five years, while at the same time making every effort for capacity-building in the relevant States in order to ensure fair trials that meet international standards.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source
“According to the reports of the Tribunals, the ICTY has developed a cooperative relationship with neighbouring States and regional institutions, and the ICTR has worked on capacity-building in relevant States with regard to techniques for arresting fugitives and for conducting fair trials, through workshops for justice officials. Those are commendable efforts. Ten years have now passed since the establishment of both Tribunals, and we believe that the achievements they have accomplished as a result of those cooperative efforts should be firmly transferred, where appropriate, to practices at the local and State levels with a View to meeting international standards. In conclusion, we would like to express once again our confidence that both Tribunals will work to ensure the strict implementation of their completion strategies.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source