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  1. “We are most grateful for the solidarity expressed to the Japanese people by the people of Haiti as we embark on similar endeavours. I am confident that both Haiti and Japan, in close collaboration with the international community, will overcome their difficulties through mutual encouragement and steadfast efforts to bring about a brighter future.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

  2. “The Japan Self-Defense Force's engineering unit's contributions include human resource development for Haitian citizens through the sharing of expertise in the use of civil engineering equipment. In addition, we are now considering the possibility of donating such equipment to the Haitian Government. The time has now come for us to shift from emergency support to long-lasting contributions. Through our efforts, including providing training the delivery of basic social services such as health, hygiene and education, we will continue to support Haiti's reconstruction and development. As the Council is aware, more than one and a half years have passed since 11 March 2011, when the Great East Japan Earthquake struck our country.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

  3. “We further welcome the publication of a corrected version of the constitutional amendments and the establishment of the Superior Council of the Judiciary. We urge all relevant political actors in Haiti to continue their dialogue and cooperation towards the establishment of a permanent electoral council. Japan expects the next election in Haiti to be carried out in a peaceful and democratic manner. It is our hope that the rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Haiti will be further accelerated under the leadership of President Martelly and Prime Minister Lamothe, along with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, Mr. Harold Caballeros Lopez. Even after the withdrawal of its engineering unit, Japan intends to continue its support for Haiti.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

  4. “Many challenges remain for Haiti with respect to its recovery, reconstruction and development. International support will still be needed. However, we acknowledge the fact that Haiti has been making serious efforts towards its reconstruction, and we are convinced that Haiti will do its utmost to achieve most of its recovery on its own. President Martelly has said he is making the five "E"s - education, employment, environment, establishment of the rule of law and energy - a priority. We welcome the Haitian efforts to strengthen the rule of law and improve the security situation. Japan expects Haiti to continue its efforts, not only in those areas, but also in poverty reduction and in ensuring the welfare of all Haitian people.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

  5. “The number of personnel who have served in the Japanese contingent since its beginning now totals approximately 2,200. The contingent has made contributions to the recovery of Haiti through a variety of efforts, such as the removal of rubble, dismantling of damaged buildings, repair of facilities in camps for internally displaced persons, road repair, construction of orphanage facilities and water distribution in response to the cholera outbreak. In spite of the progress made on the road to recovery, it is certain that Haiti will still be obliged to improve its basic infrastructure services with respect to roads, electricity and potable water, as well as social services, including access to education and medicine. High levels of unemployment and delinquency problems also exist.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

  6. “Now that more than two and a half years have passed since the deadly earthquake, the necessity and significance of the Mission remain high, but the needs of the Haitian people have shifted. Haiti has made remarkable progress since Japan pledged $100 million for emergency relief and reconstruction for Haiti in 2010. In fact, Japan has already disbursed an amount exceeding its original pledge. In recognition of such progress on the ground, the Government of Japan decided in July that it would start a wind-up phase of the operations of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's engineering unit in Haiti, with a view to its eventual departure from MINUSTAH. As Haiti is now entering the reconstruction phase, we believe that the country has reached a stage where our Self-Defense Force unit is becoming less needed.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

  7. “As the report mentions, MINUSTAH's personnel has shown continued dedication and commitment in support of Haiti's recovery and stability, and we commend them for that and for the concrete results they have achieved. Based on the situation in Haiti, we welcome the fact that MINUSTAH is refocusing its efforts on long-term stabilization and development. The international community acknowledges and welcomes the progress that has been made in Haiti's recovery. Since the earthquake in 2010, more than 10 million cubic metres of debris have been removed and the number ofinternally displaced persons has been reduced by more than 75 per cent. As the report of the Secretary- General points out, plans for the reconfiguration and consolidation of MINUSTAH warrant consideration.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

  8. “I would like to express my appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Harold Caballeros, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guatemala, for presiding over this debate. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Haiti, Mr. Mariano Fernandez Amunategui, for his comprehensive briefing this morning. And I would like to pay tribute to the men and women of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for their commitment and the fortitude they have demonstrated in difficult circumstances. I welcome the Secretary-General's report on MINUSTAH, issued on 31 August (S/2012/678).”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

  9. “In that context, we welcome the Security Council press statement issued last Friday. I join my colleagues in calling upon the relevant authorities to protect missions and fully respect their international obligations in that regard.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  10. “As a strong supporter of that reintegration programme, Japan believes that the accumulation of successful cases can support the reconciliation process as a whole and lead to a successful peace process. It is also encouraging to see that non-governmental and civilian actors are making efforts to contribute to the process. Recalling a series of recent large-scale insurgent attacks against foreign missions, including the one against the Japanese embassy in Kabul in April, the Government of Japan would like to stress once again the importance and urgency of properly securing the safety of members of international organizations, such as United Nations, diplomats, aid workers and, moreover, the general public, in accordance with established international laws and regulations.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  11. “Iwould like to express our strong hope that a stronger and more accountable Government in Afghanistan under the committed leadership of President Karzai will be able to achieve lasting stability in the country through commitments fulfilled and follow-up efforts undertaken. In the short term, conducting the upcoming presidential election in a fair and inclusive way is of utmost importance for lending legitimacy to the Government. In the longer term, the predominant task for a legitimate Afghan Government is to proceed with the peace and reconciliation process. In that regard, we are encouraged by the positive trendofanincreasingnumberofformer anti-Government personnel enrolling in the reintegration process through the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  12. “Japan renews its call for the Afghan Government, in partnership with the international community, to make further efforts to grapple with the task of stopping the cycle of violence. In the field of development, we commend the Afghan Government's efforts to devise an implementation plan for the 16 governance targets in the five major areas described in the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework. We welcome the issuance of the presidential decree on governance as an expression of the Government's firm determination. It is our strong hope that concrete actions will be undertaken and positive changes made on the ground. We look forward to seeing tangible progress before the first ministerial meeting, which the Government of the United Kingdom has kindly agreed to host in 2014.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  13. “Also, as stated in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2012/703), the third tranche of the transition of security responsibilities to the Afghan National Security Forces is progressing as planned, and it outlines a path to self-reliance for the nation. In order to realize those road maps, sustained political will and actions must follow. For that to occur, we cannot, first of all, stress enough the necessity of substantively improving the security situation on the ground by strengthening the Afghan National Police and Army. At the same time, however, we have witnessed some recent shocking incidents, including targeted killings of civilians and insider attacks within various Afghan security bodies.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  14. “In this road map, the Afghan Government committed to achieving more efficiency and transparency in its governance, while the international partners gave their word that they would stand beside Afghanistan in its efforts to gain stability and self-reliance beyond 2015, and also committed to providing more than $16 billion through 2015. Japan's contribution to socioeconomic development and security capability enhancement will reach around $3 billion in about five years. Those reciprocal commitments will be updated through periodical senior official meetings and ministerial- level meetings. Building on the outcomes of the NATO Summit on security, the Kabul Ministerial meeting on regional cooperation and the Tokyo Conference on development, Afghanistan now has a road map for working towards a stable and prosperous future.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  15. “I would like to reiterate our gratitude to Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon for his presence and to Special Representative Kubis for his untiring dedication to helping with the preparation efforts in Kabul. On 8 July, in the presence of President Karzai and representatives and leaders from more than 80 countries and organizations, including from civil society, we adopted the Tokyo Declaration, in which the international community and Afghanistan reaffirmed their historic partnership in the form of the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  16. “I would first like to thank Mr. Zalmai Rassoul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, for his participation in this debate and his comprehensive statement. I would also like to thank Special Representative Kubis for his comprehensive and informative briefing on the important work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I would further like to express my enormous respect for the Mission staff for their deep commitment and dedication to working on this difficult assignment. As host and co-Chair of the Tokyo Conference held in July, Japan would like to express its sincere appreciation to all of our partners for helping to make the high-level meeting a success.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  17. “With the drawdown of international troops bringing civilian agencies increasingly to the fore, UNAMA's leadership and coordination of efforts to achieve both sustainable peace and reconciliation and economic and social development in Afghanistan will only grow in importance. We would like to once again express our commitment to supporting UNAMA's efforts, and to pledge to work closely with the mission, the Government and other international partners for Afghanistan's lasting stability and development.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  18. “Furthermore, we recently made the decision to contribute an additional $8.6 million to the second phase of the UNDP technical assistance project, Enhancing Legal and Electoral Capacity for Tomorrow, aimed at enhancing the functions of the Independent Election Commission regarding the presidential election of 2014, which will be critically important to the Government's legitimacy. In the same spirit, Japan is ready to continue its assistance to Afghanistan in a responsible manner and encourages international partners to continue to deliver predictable financial support for the country. I would like to reiterate once again that the concept of mutual accountability is the key to the future prosperity of Afghanistan, based on a firm and lasting partnership with the international community.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  19. “In order to achieve such self-reliance, the Government must achieve a wide range of reforms in governance that will assure the international community that its assistance will be utilized in an appropriate and transparent way. The necessary reforms are in a variety of fields; they include holding free and fair elections, combating corruption, establishing the rule of law and achieving better public financial management. In that regard, we would like to express our gratitude for the leading role that UNAMA has taken in this challenging area, as well as its efforts as a coordinator between the Afghan Government and international donors. Japan has also actively supported the Government in these areas through its contributions to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other United Nations agencies' country programmes.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  20. “Building on the outcomes of the NATO Summit and the Kabul ministerial conference on regional cooperation, the Tokyo conference on Afghanistan on 8 July will focus on a sustainable development strategy for Afghanistan, and will discuss the coordination of international economic assistance, the Afghan Government's commitment to improving governance, and a follow-up mechanism. We will aim to reaffirm the historic partnership between the international community and the Government of Afghanistan, from transition to the transformation decade of 2015-2024, based on the concept of mutual accountability. That notion of mutual accountability is at the very heart of our partnership. The Government seeks long-term assistance from the international community to enable it to become self-reliant in the future.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  21. “Along with improving its security situation, it is essential for Afghanistan to work with its neighbours in order to achieve lasting stability and prosperity. Japan therefore supports the Istanbul process, launched in November, and recognizes the outcome of the Kabul ministerial conference held on 14 June. Japan welcomes Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's attendance at the Tokyo conference as a sign of the consistent commitment of the United Nations to Afghanistan's stability and sustainable development.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  22. “In that regard, we view this year's series of key high-level meetings, in particular the NATO Summit on security held in Chicago in May, the ministerial conference on regional cooperation held in Kabul in June, and the Tokyo conference on sustainable economic development, to be held in July, as momentous factors in the shaping of Afghanistan's future. The NATO Summit in Chicago, together with the new strategic partnership agreement between Afghanistan and the United States, made important steps forward in terms of ensuring the constancy and predictability of the security situation in the country. Japan is also determined to continue its assistance to the Afghan National Police so as to improve it both qualitatively and quantitatively.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  23. “While such deplorable incidents show that grave security challenges remain, they have also been witness to the ability of the Afghan National Security Forces and have strengthened our resolve to stop the cycle of violence and ensure that such tragedies never occur again. With that transition process and security situation in mind, our most predominant and demanding task is proving to the international community that Afghanistan will be stable and self-reliant in the future, particularly beyond 2015. In order to achieve this, it is incumbent on both Afghanistan and its international partners to tackle the related challenges of advancing both security and sustainable development in the country.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  24. “We are also pleased that the number of former anti-Government personnel enrolled in the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme has grown to 4,641, according to the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/462). Japan also welcomes the appointment of Mr. Salahuddin Rabbani as the new Chair of the High Peace Council. Unfortunately, we have also witnessed several shocking incidents over the last quarter, such as the large-scale insurgent attack on 15 April, which affected several Government institutions and foreign missions, including the Japanese embassy, and the assassination of senior High Peace Council member Mawlawi Arsala Rahmani on 13 May.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  25. “I thank Under- Secretary-General Ladsous and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Fedotov, for their comprehensive and informative briefings. I would also like to express my respect and gratitude to all the men and women of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) who have demonstrated such deep commitment to this difficult mission. And I thank Ambassador Tanin for his statement. We applaud the recent positive developments in the area of security in Afghanistan, such as the launch of the third tranche of transition, and we are pleased with the progress of the two initial rounds, which will bring 75 per cent of the country's population into the process.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

  26. “In that light, the Government of Japan welcomes the resolution adopted at the Human Rights Council earlier this month to request a commission of inquiry to urgently conduct an inquiry into the events in El-Houleh (A/HRC/RES/S-l9/l). We urge the Government of Syria to cooperate with the Commission to fully implement the resolution. The history ofthe issue ofthe protection of civilians at the Security Council is rather short. The issue was brought to the Council in the wake of a series of violent incidents in a number of countries, including Bosnia and Rwanda. That proves that the Security Council has been strengthening its efforts to respond to the affairs of the world as they occur. The protection of civilian agenda is increasingly important.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

  27. “The political climate, including United Nations sanctions, often complicates negotiations on humanitarian access. However, we stress that humanitarian assistance on the basis of the principles of neutrality and impartiality should not be politicized and that host countries should cooperate in the light of their responsibility to protect civilians. In such complex circumstances, close communication among relevant bodies, such as the Security Council, DPKO and the Department of Political Affairs, as well as the leadership of the Emergency Relief Coordinator, are critical. Thirdly, it is crucial to seek facts and to hold perpetrators accountable for violence against civilians in order to prevent the further deterioration of a situation.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

  28. “Indeed, many missions are mandated to do so. The implementation of the protection of civilians mandate, which can affect the credibility of a mission, is increasingly challenging and important, and the lack of adequate resources is a pressing issue. In that light, we commend efforts made by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Department of Field Support to produce a resource capacity matrix and training modules, and we look forward to the further improvement of those tools. In addition, we call for efforts to improve effective implementation of the protection of civilians mandate, with attention to the mid- and long-term capacity-building of host countries, as well as the efforts of local residents. Secondly, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access is indispensable to protecting civilians.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

  29. “Earlier this month, seven United Nations peacekeepers were attacked and lost their lives during patrols to protect civilians in Cote d'Ivoire. The Government of Japan strongly condemns such attacks. In addition, the use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas, as seen in Syria and the Sudan, is of grave concern as it results in numerous civilian casualties. It also leads to the creation of scores of internally displaced persons and refugees, which affects not only the epicentre of violence, but also the neighbouring countries and regions. On the basis of the current state of affairs, I would like to raise the following three issues. First, there are high demands on peacekeeping operation missions to provide protection to civilians in a role supplementary to the primary responsibility of host Governments.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

  30. “I would like to express my sincere congratulations to China on its presidency of the Security Council and to thank China for holding this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovie, and Director for International Law and Cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross Philip Spoerri for their briefings. The current state of the protection of civilians has not improved since the last open debate of the Security Council on the issue (see S/PV.6650). Attacks continue against civilians, humanitarian workers and United Nations peacekeepers.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

  31. “The Government of Japan will continue to take all possible measures to cooperate positively in the efforts of the three Committees.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  32. “Japan recognizes the necessity of establishing that position and hopes to see active discussions on the initiative and its mandate in the Security Council. In that regard, it is necessary that in the establishment of a counter-terrorism coordinator, duplication be avoided. We strongly hope that the three Committees will continue to fulfil their roles in close coordination with one another. At the same time, it will be important to deal with several of the issues facing the Committees. We need to enhance their cooperation with the relevant bodies as well as the Committees' legitimacy and credibility. We must also expand movements and make greater efforts at the regional level, as well as appropriately enhance the consistency and integrity of all activities concerning counter-terrorism in the United Nations.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  33. “That series of meetings, including one hosted in February of this year, has contributed to creating a wider regional network of experts from the Governments of East Asian countries. We understand that Germany also hosted a conference in Wiesbaden in April aimed at strengthening public- private collaboration in their region. Japan welcomes such initiatives, since we believe that, regardless of the membership of the Security Council, it is important to continue and strengthen such efforts at the regional level. The United Nations counter-terrorism coordinator, whose appointment was recommended by the Secretary-General, could ensure the consistency and integrity of all efforts by United Nations entities in the field of counter-terrorism.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  34. “With regard to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), twice last year my Government hosted seminars here in New York on sanctions, non-proliferation and disarmament, including the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), in order to facilitate the engagement of Member States and to promote the sharing of experience and knowledge. Together with Poland and Turkey, we will convene another meeting on 21 May here in New York. In addition to global efforts, regional cooperation is key to materializing tangible outcomes in these areas. Japan has provided development assistance as well as support for capacity-building to countries in Asia. For example, for nearly two decades now Japan has spearheaded regional efforts by organizing Asian export-control seminars.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  35. “In that regard, Japan values highly the activities of the Ombudsperson in the context of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), which maintain and enhance the legitimacy and credibility of the sanctions regime. We will continue to cooperate actively with the work of the Ombudsperson and the Committee. Japan stands squarely behind the three Committees. At the same time, we deem it equally essential to make their activities more transparent and widely known. To that end, Japan hosted in Tokyo a series of seminars on the promotion of accession to the international counter-terrorism Conventions and Protocols.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  36. “In the effort to advance international counter- terrorism efforts, we hope that the three committees and the various bodies of the United Nations will take further steps toward ensuring greater dialogue, cooperation and collaboration with relevant bodies such as the Forum and private-sector organizations, and that such efforts will produce synergistic effects, thereby improving the ability of all parties to deal with terrorism by integrating and sharing best practices. Even in the next phase of the international fight against terrorism, the central role of the broad and continuous activities of the relevant bodies, especially the three committees, must not change. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure the legitimacy and credibility of United Nations counter-terrorism measures.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  37. “This year as well we expect a great deal of active and constructive discussions in the Security Council. Japan is actively participating in the Global Counterterrorism Forum and highly values its activities, including the opening of an international centre to counter violent extremism and the holding of several meetings of each working group to strengthen international cooperation in the area of counter- terrorism.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  38. “At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to the Chairs of the Council's three counter-terrorism-related Committees for their respective briefings this morning. Last year, during the 10-year anniversary of the events of 11 September 2001, a special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee was held. At that meeting, we reviewed the progress made to date in the fight against terrorism and reaffirmed our commitment to zero tolerance for terrorism. In addition, the Global Counterterrorism Forum and the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre, new structures aimed at redoubling our efforts to counter terrorism, were established. It was a significant year in which we stepped forward into the next phase of the international fight against terrorism.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  39. “We expect that United Nations Action will further strengthen its network and activities on the ground, particularly by making tangible the positive changes for the survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  40. “We encourage all stakeholders to incorporate the framework of early warning indicators into their immediate responses to conflict. We also expect that the Secretary-General's next report will include more analysis on the root causes of conflict-related sexual violence from the perspective of prevention. Finally, I would like to underline the important role played by United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict, a network of 13 United Nations entities chaired by Special Representative Wallstrom. United Nations Action is the key to a comprehensive and coordinated approach to preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence. Japan welcomes United Nations Action's strategic framework for 2011- 12, which specifies the leading entities for each action.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  41. “We welcome the fact that the Team of Experts has become fully operational and that it has so far visited four countries. Japan encourages those countries to continue cooperating with the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict, and hopes that they will use the Team's expertise to strengthen the rule of law, improve their justice systems and reform their security sectors to combat sexual violence. As the Special Representative has pointed out on many occasions, sexual violence is never a by-product of conflict, and it can be prevented. We should focus more on the prevention side of the issue. Japan welcomes the framework of early warning signs specific to conflict-related sexual violence that has been developed based on collective analysis by the broader membership of the United Nations system.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  42. “If they fail to do so, the Security Council must respond with appropriate measures, including targeted measures, to hold those parties accountable. In that regard, we commend the fact that the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo decided last December to add Ntabo Ntaberi Cheka, a militia leader responsible for mass rape, to the sanctions list. We are also encouraged to hear that earlier this month the Guinean court filed charges against Lieutenant Colonel Moussa Tiegboro Camara for the mass rape committed in Conakry in 2009. Japan reiterates its full support for the mandate of Special Representative Wallstrom and commends her vigorous advocacy efforts towards ending conflict- related sexual violence.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  43. “We expect that the monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements will be made fully functional in all situations experiencing conflict-related sexual violence, and that they will contribute to providing more specific and detailed information on conflict- related sexual violence both in the country-specific reports and in the thematic reports of the Secretary- General in the future. We also appreciate that, for the first time, the report lists parties that are credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of rape and other forms of sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, as per the Security Council agenda. Japan strongly condemns the parties listed and calls on them to make specific, time-bound commitments to ceasing acts of sexual violence and bringing perpetrators to justice.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  44. “First of all, I would like to express my appreciation to you, Sir, for convening this important open debate on conflict-related sexual violence. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Wallstrom; the Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Ladsous; and the Libyan representative of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security for their insightful briefings. Japan welcomes the Secretary-General's recent report (S/2012/33), which contains broad information on parties committing or responsible for acts of rape and other forms of sexual violence, including in post- conflict situations and other situations of concern.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  45. “It is also reassuring to know that a draft resolution on Timor-Leste has been prepared by the delegation of South Africa. Japan strongly supports the elements of the draft, and particularly looks forward to the report by the Secretary-General after the elections have been successfully completed. Japan believes that the report will provide a strong basis for constructive discussion in the Core Group and in the Council with regard to UNMIT's smooth transition and the future of Timor-Leste. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Japan's continuing commitment to strengthening the friendship between our countries and cooperating with the Timor- Leste people to support their nation-building efforts.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source

  46. “Japan would like to reiterate in that context that it has already begun the implementation of assistance in the amount of $1.66 million for both elections through the United Nations Development Programme. Following the elections, Japan also looks forward to seeing the new Government of Timor-Leste conduct a discussion on post-UNMIT plans and make efforts to ensure that support from the international community is consolidated and strengthened. Japan's commitment as an old friend in the region remains steadfast as Japan attempts to keep its assistance flexible in order to extend a hand in support to our neighbours. It is our great honour and pleasure to continue to walk side by side with the people of Timor-Leste as self-sustaining international partners.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source

  47. “Those young people have great potential as a source of human resources. If we ensure that they acquire the necessary skills through education and training, they will be in a better position to exert a positive influence towards the successful future of the country, particularly in light of the current high rate of youth unemployment. With respect to the economy, Timor-Leste's continuing disproportionate dependence on oil requires gradual reduction so as to make its economy more resilient to any adverse impact from unforeseen fluctuations of the global economy. In that regard, the Member States consultation on Timor-Leste just held this morning was quite timely.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source

  48. “Timor-Leste showed active engagement, and was highly commended by the participants, in the promotion and protection of human rights through the Universal Periodic Review process of the Human Rights Council last year. The implementation of the National Strategic Development Plan covering the period 2011 to 2030 is already under way. In the context of diplomacy, Timor-Leste is playing a leading role in the Group of Seven Plus, and the country's entry into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is anticipated in due course. It should be noted at the same time that sound development always comes with significant challenges. This year's elections will include approximately 100,000 more citizens than the polling five years ago, most of whom are members of the younger generation.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source

  49. “In that regard, Japan calls for the further enhancement of the PNTL's capabilities with the assistance of UNMIT, as well as the sustained cooperation of the UNMIT police and the international security forces. Above all, Japan expects the elections and the subsequent political process to underpin Timor-Leste's first steps as a genuinely self-sustaining sovereign country. For the friends of Timor-Leste in the international community, the successful withdrawal of UNMIT will represent a great success story and the fruit of the peacebuilding endeavours undertaken by the Timorese people. We have seen a number of such examples in various areas.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source

  50. “The Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL) has now fully assumed primary security responsibility and has been maintaining a situation of calm in the country. The Timorese army, the Falintil- Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste, has greatly improved its capabilities, assisted by regional friends such as Australia and New Zealand, and has now begun dispatching its personnel to United Nations peacekeeping operations. To consolidate such achievements and to open the door to further progress on the part of this young, promising country, the two elections to be held this year will be of the utmost importance. If the people of Timor-Leste are to express their political will through the democratic process, it will be critical to maintain the security situation before, during and after the election.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source