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lines on the record: 179
first: 2010-10-22
most recent: 2013-01-23
sittings or episodes: 26
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“Japan commends the Secretary-General's initiative to convene a high-level international humanitarian pledging conference for Syria, to be held on 30 January in Kuwait City. The Government of Japan intends to dispatch a senior-level delegation from the capital with a view to making a significant contribution to international efforts.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Last week, on Switzerland's initiative, 57 countries, including Japan, jointly sent a letter to the President of the Security Council, requesting that the situation in Syria be referred to the International Criminal Court (S/2013/19, annex). We call on the Council to duly recognize the importance of ensuring accountability for crimes committed on the ground, and to send an unequivocal message demanding that international human rights and humanitarian law be observed by the Syrian authorities and all other parties. With the harsh winter inflicting tremendous suffering on a growing number of refugees on the ground, there is an urgent need to address the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“As an active member of the Group of Friends of the Syrian People, Japan reiterates its call on all parties in Syria to immediately halt the violence and abuses of human rights, and condemns the Syrian authorities for not keeping their own commitments and responsibilities to protect their own citizens. We support the diplomatic efforts of Mr. Brahimi, the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, and once again emphasize the importance of advancing the process ofa Syrian-led political transition. Faced with this appalling situation, we cannot remain mere spectators.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Addressing the issues ofPalestinian refugees is also of critical importance. Bearing in mind the crucial role that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)plays in this matter, since last November Japan has extended to it another $10 million in assistance, including $7.7 million in food aid. Japan remains firmly committed to making substantial contributions to support UNRWA activities. Allow me now to touch upon Syria. Japan is deeply concerned by the serious and worsening situation in Syria and profoundly deplores the death of many thousands of people as a result of continued violence. An attack against the University of Aleppo last week is further tragic testimony to that.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Japan is also worried about a temporary suspension of the transfer of tax revenues that Israel collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority. Support for the fiscal stability of the Palestinian Authority is a necessary task that Israel should carry out. We strongly hope that following Israel's national elections yesterday, the new Government to be formed will create conditions for a resumption of meaningful peace negotiations by rescinding those decisions, which are only exacerbating tensions between the parties. With respect to assistance to Palestine, Japan, together with Palestine, will hold a conference on cooperation among East Asian countries for Palestinian development in February in Tokyo. Japan will thus contribute to promoting assistance to the Palestinians in cooperation with other East Asian countries.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It is regrettable that negotiations between the parties remain stalled, putting in danger the prospect for a two-State solution. Japan requests both Palestine and Israel to establish relationships of mutual trust and to promptly return to the negotiation table. Japan will continue to actively contribute to moving the Middle East peace process forward, in cooperation with the United States, Arab countries, the Quartet and other partners. In that context, we deeply deplore that, after the adoption of the General Assembly resolution, the Israeli Government announced its approval of the large-scale construction of housing units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Settlement activities need to be frozen, as they are a violation of international law.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Japan once again calls upon Palestine not to use the non-member observer State status accorded by the General Assembly resolution to act in a way that might negatively affect or hinder direct negotiations with Israel. We ask for prudence with respect to its conduct, such as applying for membership in international organizations - an action that might negatively affect prospects for the resumption of negotiations. As for the situation in Gaza, we welcome the fact that the calm brokered by Egypt in November has largely held so far. We urge all parties concerned to continue to respect the ceasefire with a view to realizing a durable calm in Gaza. We also encourage tangible steps towards intra-Palestinian reconciliation, while rejecting any attempt to promote violence or to deny Israel's right to exist.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank Pakistan for convening this open debate. I also wish to express appreciation to Mr. Robert Serry for his briefing. Japan has long understood the Palestinians' aspiration to build an independent State and has supported the right of the Palestinian people to self- determination. Japan thus endorses a two-State solution under which Israel and a future independent Palestinian State would coexist side by side in peace and security. In light of that, last November Japan voted in favour of General Assembly resolution 67/ 19, regarding the status of Palestine at the United Nations, and welcomes the fact that the resolution was adopted with the support of a large number of Member States. Palestine now bears greater responsibilities vis-a-vis the international community.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Japan is making positive progress, especially in its efforts to update the measures against terrorist financing discussed at the meeting. January starts the beginning of a new year. In order to make 2013 truly meaningful in terms of international counter-terrorism, this open debate is a good opportunity to review past efforts and to reaffirm the international counter-terrorism objectives and measures in the future. I hope that today's debate may provide a springboard for all Member States to reaffirm the importance of a comprehensive approach and to take further positive steps on international counter- terrorism. Japan Will continue to take all possible measures in support of international counter-terrorism, as well as to cooperate positively in the efforts of the Security Council and the relevant United Nations entities.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We have also been engaged for a long time in efforts to move closer to a final agreement in the Mindanao peace process, where a framework agreement was signed last October. In that way, we have contributed to several measures to eliminate the conditions that spread terrorism in several regions. Since one of the priorities with regard to international counter-terrorism must be the issue of terrorist financing, it is necessary for the international community to make more efforts to address the issue. Japan welcomes the fact that a special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee on preventing and suppressing terrorist financing was held last November in order for all United Nations States Members and the relevant organizations to have an opportunity to engage and to exchange experiences and challenges.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source
“At the debate on the situation in Afghanistan in the Security Council last month (see S/PV.6896), we agreed on the importance of international cooperation with Afghanistan for the purpose of establishing its self- reliance and of not again allowing the conditions that spread terrorism. We can interpret such a commitment not to allow those conditions to continue any longer as an important part of our international counter- terrorism efforts. I believe that all Member States should participate in such efforts more actively. In that regard, Japan hosted the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan last July in order to commit to international efforts not to make Afghanistan a hotbed for terrorism again. We are conducting follow-up support.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source
“In addition to enhancing our own capacity, Japan has been conducting bilateral and multilateral dialogues and consultations. We have been making full use of our own know-how and lessons learned through such activities. We have also been making international contributions by dispatching experts and holding seminars, especially in South-East Asia, focusing on areas such as immigration control, aviation and maritime security, law enforcement cooperation and the counter-financing of terrorism. It is our firm belief that each State must embrace counter-terrorism as its own policy agenda ifwe are to succeed in implementing international counter-terrorism efforts. Let me now touch on our ongoing effort to address conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Although individual State circumstances with regard to terrorism conditions, counter-terrorism capacities and the available capacity for international contributions differ, each State should take actions as a responsible member of the international community. What measures are available to States facing difficulty in raising resources and in enhancing capacity to take meaningful action? We believe that even those States can make efforts, such as by tackling outstanding socioeconomic issues that can promote extremism and by conducting dialogues with neighbouring countries and civil society. On the other hand, States that have been successful in achieving advanced results can share their experiences widely with other States to contribute to enhancing their capacity.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate Pakistan on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. I would also like to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for your leadership in convening this debate. I would also like to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and informative presentation this morning. In order to prevent and eliminate international terrorism, the enforcement of more comprehensive responses is crucial. It is necessary that not only the States where terrorism threats are real, but also the international community as a whole tackle international terrorism.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source
“In order to achieve a transparent and inclusive election, results-oriented measures must be taken in a timely manner to meet both the technical and the political challenges, such as building the capacities of the Independent Election Commission, establishing a unified and functioning voter registration system and accelerating electoral law reforms. In conclusion, Japan believes that the year 2013 should be the year that gives the people of Afghanistan a sense of security and future prospects.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“During this upcoming year oftruly decisive importance, Japan would like to see the following three things in particular: first, as we made clear at the beginning ofthis statement, continuous efforts for further development of the Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process; secondly, concrete evidence of the enhanced quality and capability of the Afghan national security forces in their efforts towards the successful completion of the transition process; and last but not least, commitments made in the context of the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework, especially the holding of fair and credible elections in 2014 and the completion of the remaining six national priority programmes, in order to provide further steady and tangible results on the ground.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Without improving the severe humanitarian situation of the more than 450,000 internally displaced persons in the country, any gains achieved in socioeconomic development or in the political process will remain fragile and unsustainable. The year 2013 must lay the foundation for 2014, the critical year for the sustainable future of Afghanistan.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Despite these recent positive developments, challenges in the field of security, including the high level of civilian casualties, continue to be one of the predominant obstacles to the country's stability. Only recently, we again witnessed another reprehensible incident - an attack against the chief of the National Directorate of Security. Japan calls for renewed determination and actions by the Afghan Government to ensure the safety of those Afghans and internationals who devote themselves to creating a better future for the country. Looking back on the past year, Japan would also like to call on all the stakeholders for their continued attention and further efforts in addressing the persistent humanitarian needs and the worrisome decline in assistance.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“It is Japan's fervent hope that the Afghan Government's strong political will and efforts, combined with the profound engagement of its neighbouring countries and the rest of the international community, will succeed in propelling the peace process forward and achieving further and more inclusive dialogue. In this vein, it is also encouraging to see the continued positive trend ofthe increasing number ofex-combatants included in the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme. Furthermore, Japan welcomes the Afghan Government's intensive follow-up efforts over the past four months, in close coordination with international stakeholders, to realize the commitments made in the context of the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework, which resulted in the holding of the first meeting of the steering committee on 5 December.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“Rabbani, Chair of Afghanistan's High Peace Council, to Pakistan in November achieved substantial outcomes and reinvigorated the momentum of stakeholders in re-embarking upon the long and uneven path towards the ultimate goal of the peace process. In the same month, we also witnessed Chair Rabbani's active interaction with the United Nations through dialogue with the Security Council and its Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). These exchanges gave us an opportunity to reflect on how the United Nations and its organs could more efficiently serve the peace and reconciliation process.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative Jan Kubis for his comprehensive and informative briefing, and to acknowledge with appreciation the hard work and dedication of all the staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) under his leadership. I would also like to thank Ambassador Tanin for his statement. Let me also express our sincere appreciation to Ambassador Wittig of Germany and his team for their leadership in guiding the debate on the situation in Afghanistan, as the pen holder, in a most effective manner for the past two years. Japan is pleased to welcome the progress in the Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process over the past quarter. The visit of Mr.”
2012-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6896 (2012) · source
“I would like to reiterate Japan's determination to continue to actively contribute to promoting improvement in the working methods.”
2012-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6870 (2012) · source
“Paul Seger, stated, "We have listened carefully to the statements of the permanent members of the Security Council that they are ready to consider our recommendations seriously, and we hold them to their promise, with the Assembly as witness... If we see some real substantive progress starting within the next months, our efforts will not have been in vain" (A/66/PV108, p. 6). Now we would like to know whether any tangible progress has been made since then. The participation of many non-Council members in today's meeting further testifies to the fact that the working methods remain a critical issue. Recognizing the importance of that issue, we look forward to seeing the Council - including its newly elected members for the next term - achieve greater progress in that regard.”
2012-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6870 (2012) · source
“We look forward to seeing the results of such discussions adopted by the Council in due course so that the wider membership can better understand how the Council intends to conduct its work in the future. While acknowledging the progress made to date, it is essential to further enhance the transparency of the Council by steadily implementing note 507. The efforts and cooperation ofthe Council, especially of the permanent members, are indispensable for achieving real progress in that area. Of course, periodic review of the progress is necessary. We all recall that last May, the group of five small nations presented a draft resolution that had a direct bearing on the improvement of the working methods of the Security Council, but in the end the group withdrew the draft resolution. The Permanent Representative of Switzerland, Mr.”
2012-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6870 (2012) · source
“Informal interactive dialogues have been utilized this year in relation to some regional and thematic issues. Furthermore, the presidency briefs non-Council members on the Council's programme of work at the beginning of each month, and that information is made readily available on the Council website. We would like to commend Portugal's chairmanship of the Informal Working Group this year, under which the Group realized a notable achievement by issuing a presidential note in June (S/2012/402) concerning conference resources and interactivity. Since then, we understand that the Working Group has been actively addressing other issues, such as penholders in the drafting of resolutions and chairpersons of subsidiary organs, inter alia.”
2012-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6870 (2012) · source
“In a nutshell, we should remind ourselves of the fundamental structure provided for in the Charter, in which improving the Council's working methods is indispensable for enhancing the legitimacy of the decisions of the Security Council. From that perspective, Japan attaches great importance to the efforts to improve the Council's working methods. In its capacity as then Chair of the Working Group, Japan took the initiative of compiling the presidential note on the subject in 2006 (S/2006/507), updating it in 2010 (S/2010/507). As duly reflected in the revised note of 2010, significant progress has been made so far. For example, the Council engages more frequently than before in interactions with non-Council members through various formats.”
2012-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6870 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation for the work of Mr. Jose Filipe Moraes Cabral, Permanent Representative of Portugal, for his contribution in his capacity as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. Under Article 25 of the Charter, we, the Member States, accept decisions of the Security Council as binding on all Member States. That does not mean, however, that the legitimacy of decisions of the Security Council can be taken for granted. Let us recall that our leaders at the World Summit in 2005 agreed and adopted by consensus General Assembly resolution 60/1, in which the Assembly recommended that the Security Council enhance its accountability to the membership and increase the transparency of its work.”
2012-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6870 (2012) · source
“As outreach activities of the group and the Committee itself are important, it is necessary for the Committee to make great strides if the importance of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and other recently identified challenges is to be conveyed to Member States. To that end, Japan has hosted three series of seminars here in New York on sanctions, non-proliferation and disarmament. We are planning a fourth seminar in the near future in order to support the activities of the 1540 Committee.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“Japan attaches great important to the activities of the three Committees, and believes that it is essential for those activities to be conducted in close collaboration with the relevant regional and international organizations and initiatives, especially with regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). Accordingly, Japan has been committed to the Group of Eight Global Partnership and the Proliferation Security Initiative. We believe it essential to consider and implement activities designed to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in accordance with regional needs and characteristics, with a view to making greater contributions to developing States in order to close their capacity gaps. We strongly hope the 1540 Committee group of experts will soon move into high gear.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“In order to gain broader support from the international community for United Nations counter- terrorism measures, it is necessary to ensure the legitimacy and credibility of those measures. In that regard, the sanctions list of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011)mustbe regularly updated to reflect the current status of individuals and entities listed. Each State must cooperate in order for the Committee's Monitoring Team to be effective in its actions. Japan also highly values the activities of the Ombudsperson in maintaining and enhancing the legitimacy and credibility of the sanctions regime.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“In that regard, Japan has conducted bilateral and multilateral dialogues and consultations, inter alia, with China, the Republic of Korea, the United States, Australia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and has made efforts in regional forums, such as the ASEAN Regional Forum and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Those efforts have brought much progress in advancing the capacity for counter-terrorism in many States, including Japan. I believe that we should also emphasize addressing conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism. In that regard, since 2006 Japan has supported the Mindanao peace process. In October, a framework agreement in that process was signed between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“I will abridge my statement almost by half in the hope that members of the Council will read my full statement very carefully, if not now then at a later time. I would first like to express my appreciation to the Chairs of the Council's three counter-terrorism Committees for their respective briefings. I believe that we can make efforts to counter terrorism in various ways and in various situations. Each State has its own counter-terrorism measures in place so that it can take action, for example, to enhance its ability to cope with terrorism or to hold discussions with neighbouring countries.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“As an old friend of Timor-Leste, going back to the days before independence, Japan supported its nation-building efforts, while also supporting its development of human resources, infrastructure and agriculture. Japan will continue to assist Timor-Leste and further deepen its support, together with our friends responsible for the future of the Asia-Pacific region and the world.”
2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source
“Japan firmly believes that the strong partnership between Timor-Leste and UNMIT will add a successful transition to their success story. I believe that the key to the Timorese success is a spirit of unity, which has been fully exercised not only among the Timorese people but also among all entities working on the ground, including UNMIT, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund, UN-Women, UNICEF and Timor- Leste's bilateral partners. The future will require more coordinated, harmonized and strengthened efforts by all relevant entities, under the strong ownership of the Timorese with their enhanced spirit of unity working towards the country's future prosperity. In conclusion, Japan will do its utmost to support the further development of the country.”
2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source
“Japan also supported the national electoral process by sending election observers. Up until September, Japan continued to assist UNMIT by contributing two military liaison officers to the Mission. The success of Timor-Leste assures us of the effectiveness of our contribution to United Nations peacekeeping. On the basis of our experience in Timor-Leste, Japan would like to intensify its efforts in working towards international peace and security. The achievements of the Timorese have opened the door to a new stage of further development. In order for Timor-Leste to begin its efforts on the right track in that new stage, a successful and seamless transition is vital. In that regard, I would like to emphasize the importance of ongoing joint efforts by Timor-Leste and UNMIT for a smooth transition.”
2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source
“Such experiences give us confidence regarding the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping for international peace and security. The achievements in Timor-Leste give us great hope for those who suffered in the aftermath of conflict there and should serve to encourage them as they move forward towards their future. Japan feels privileged to have been a part of United Nations efforts in Timor-Leste. Japan's engineering units participated in the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor and the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor, and helped to establish a foundation for the country's development. In addition, Japan dispatched its civilian police personnel to support Timorese efforts to build their policing capacity and strengthen their security institutions.”
2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source
“We have witnessed a process whereby a close partnership between the host country and the United Nations has led that country on a promising path. In that regard, I would like to make special mention of the role played by successive earlier United Nations operations in Timor-Leste, which will come to a close at the end of this year with the drawdown of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). After Timor-Leste became independent, the United Nations missions operating in the country evolved in step with the country's progress. They maintained close relations with the Timorese and supported the people in their efforts. To that end, the Security Council has played a very important role in synchronizing the missions' mandates with the progress in Timor- Leste.”
2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source
“I would like to begin by extending a warm welcome to Mr. Jose' Luis Guterres, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, and by thanking him for his participation in this debate and for his statement. I would also like to express my appreciation to Mr. Finn Reske-Nielsen for his comprehensive briefing to the Council in his capacity as Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General. I also want to sincerely compliment the people of Timor-Leste on their outstanding achievements, which include, among other things, the successful conduct of two rounds of presidential and parliamentary elections this year. I believe that those achievements will enable them to enjoy peace and prosperity as they harvest the fruits of democracy.”
2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source
“Japan, as the leading contributor to the ICC, expects that the Court will further contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security as a more effective, efficient and universal organ. Japan therefore calls upon all States parties to fully cooperate with the ICC in accordance with their obligation under the Rome Statute, and also encourages all non-States parties to accede to the ICC expeditiously. Japan is also determined to continue its efforts to promote accession to the ICC by other countries, in particular those in the Asia-Pacific region, by extending assistance for the development of legal systems and human resources.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“It is also important that the Security Council continue to be duly engaged even after its referral of a situation to the ICC in order to make the referral truly effective. If a lack of cooperation on the participation of the Security Council results in a failure to indict a perpetrator of serious crimes, it undermines the credibility of both the Council and the ICC. I would like to point out that once the Security Council makes a decision of referral, its members bear the moral responsibility to cooperate with the ICC, even if they are non-States parties to the Rome Statute. Japan expects that the dialogue and cooperation will deepen between the Security Council and the ICC in general and on the financial implications of referral as well.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Japan strongly calls upon the members of the Council to recognize their duty as members of an organ with the primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. The ICC is a body working to bring justice based on the rule of law. But decisions made by the Security Council, whose primary role is to maintain international peace and security, are rather political in essence. Therefore, if the Council refers a situation to the ICC, it is not for purely legal reasons. Still, Japan believes that the Security Council should give due consideration to handing down justice not only from the viewpoint of contributing to a peaceful solution on a particular situation, but also as a deterrent of future crimes.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In that regard, the ICC experienced the cases of Darfur and Libya,whose situations were referred to the ICC by Security Council resolutions. Japan appreciates those decisions of the Security Council and its positive collaboration with the ICC. Acts of violence and oppression against innocent civilians and other serious violations of human rights in Syria must not be tolerated in the context of the rule of law. It is totally with reason that there is a call for a referral of the situation in Syria to the ICC. However, the essential problem lies in the regrettable fact that the Security Council is divided in how to deal with the grave problem of the current situation in Syria and has failed to respond in an effective manner.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Since this year marks the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the Rome Statute, it is very timely that we should review the achievements of the ICC over the past 10 years and consider the future development of the ICC. On this very day, my Government is hosting a symposium in Tokyo on the ICC, with the participation of the ICC Prosecutor, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, in commemoration of its tenth anniversary. Japan notes with appreciation that the ICC has started its full activities, exemplified in its very first judgment in the case of Thomas Lubanga in March this year. On the other hand, one of the major challenges the ICC has faced in its 10-year history is how to bring justice to war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the territory of a non-State party to the Rome Statute.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Japan firmly believes that the rule of law is the basic concept in the maintenance of international peace and security, and that it plays a pivotal role in preventing international disputes and finding peaceful solutions to them. In that regard, Japan continues to attach great importance to the role of the international courts, such as the International Court of Justice, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC in particular plays an important role in the maintenance of international peace and security through punishing and preventing the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Support to the fiscal stability of the Palestinian Authority is a necessary task that Israel should carry out. In that regard, Japan welcomes the understanding between Israel and the Palestinian Authority regarding the transfer of goods and related tax procedures.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Japan firmly supports a two-State solution, in which Israel and a future independent Palestinian State would live side by side in peace, security and mutual recognition. We would also like to remind both sides that a two-State solution can only be achieved through sincere direct negotiations between the parties concerned. Japan deplores Israel's settlement activities and reiterates its call upon Israel to fully freeze such activities, while we also urge both sides to further their confidence-building efforts. Japan has been supporting the efforts of the Palestinians towards establishing an independent State and is committed to continue to provide assistance. We strongly hope that the entire international community, in particular donor countries, is united to assist the Palestinians.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“For that reason, the Japanese Government has so far provided emergency grant aid totalling $13 million, and cooperated effectively with relevant international agencies to improve the humanitarian situation of Syria. Moreover, Japan commends the efforts by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Valerie Amos, to coordinate humanitarian assistance and bring the worsening humanitarian situation in Syria to the attention of the international community. As we enter into winter, we underline the importance of allowing humanitarian personnel full and unimpeded access to people in need of assistance. The Middle East peace process represents a linchpin to the peace and stability of the region.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In that regard, Japan deems it extremely regrettable that the Security Council has thus far failed to unite and speak in one voice, in line with such international efforts. Japan welcomes and strongly supports the diplomatic efforts by the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi. The unconditional and swift implementation of Mr. Annan's six-point plan, together with the transition plan set forth in the Action Group communique' (8/2012/523, annex), are essential in order to bring about a democratic and pluralistic political system. Japan is gravely concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation of the Syrian people.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Japan welcomes the press statement issued by the Security Council on 4 October (SC/10783) and condemns in the strongest terms such acts of transboundary violence. Japan once again urges the Syrian authorities to cease violence immediately and to carry out concrete measures for a Syrian-led political transition, including in the framework of the Friends of Syria. The ad hoc ministerial meeting on Syria held last month provided an important occasion to strengthen coordination among parties towards a peaceful transition in Syria. Japan has not just implemented significant economic sanctions, but we will also soon host the next meeting of the working group on sanctions. It is necessary for the international community to step up the pressure in a unified manner.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing this morning. Japan is deeply concerned about the serious and worsening situation in Syria and profoundly deplores the death of many thousands of people as a result of the continued violence. Japan reiterates its call on all parties in Syria to immediately halt the violence and abuses of human rights, and condemns the Syrian authorities for not keeping their own commitments and responsibilities to protect their own citizens. The recent deaths of Turkish civilians near the Syrian border are a tragic incident that shows the increasing Violence is not only causing harm to Syrian people but also spilling over into neighbouring countries.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source