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1. “At the same time, we call upon the Palestinian Authority to continue its efforts to improve security and fulfill its commitment to cease violence and work against incitement. We strongly condemn the rocket attacks launched into Israel and call on those responsible to immediately stop. 11-21096 Japan strongly supports and will continue to provide assistance to the State-building efforts of the Palestinian Authority. On the Gaza strip, the measures taken by Israel to ease the blockade are a positive step, but Japan remains concerned about the humanitarian situation. Japan stresses the importance of further easing the blockade while preventing the inflow of weapons into the Gaza Strip.”

   2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source

2. “We call on both sides to engage the United States and the international community and to take steps that will create an environment conducive to renewing direct negotiations. The two parties must abide by their obligations under previous agreements, most importantly the Road Map. We call on Israel, as we have on so many occasions, to freeze its settlement activities in the West Bank, which includes East Jerusalem. In that connection, Japan condemns the demolishing of a part of Shepherd Hotel in East Jerusalem with a view to constructing new housing units for Jewish people. Japan does not recognize any unilateral measures that prejudge the outcome of the final status negotiations.”

   2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source

3. “I thank you very much, Madame President, for giving us the opportunity to address the situation in the Middle East. I would like to thank Mr. Pascoe for his comprehensive briefing. I would also like to thank the Permanent Observer of Palestine, Ambassador Mansour, for his statement this morning. Japan hopes that a just, comprehensive and lasting peace will be realized at the earliest date possible. In this context, Japan strongly supports a two- State solution and remains convinced that the only way to achieve durable peace is to achieve the two-State solution through sincere negotiations. Gravely concerned by the current impasse in the peace process, we strongly encourage both parties to restart direct negotiations. We also believe that there is lack of mutual trust that is preventing this.”

   2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source

4. “For that reason Japan has been steadfast in providing support for such efforts, for example, through the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security.”

   2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

5. “As mentioned in the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/5 79), strengthened monitoring on the ground, through the involvement of many United Nations and other actors, will contribute to promoting and enhancing the protection of civilians. In closing, I would like to emphasize the relevance of the human security approach, which can serve as a conceptual basis for protecting and empowering those in a society who are its most vulnerable members. Empowerment of vulnerable people, such as children, internally displaced persons and refugees through education and training at the individual and community levels, is also an essential means of preventing conflicts from recurring once they have been resolved.”

   2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

6. “I might mention, in that connection, that in July this year the first conviction was handed down by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, to which Japan has given its support. Further efforts should be made to strengthen the rule of law at both the international and the national levels, based on a careful analysis of the situation in each country. In addition, the Council should engage in efforts to strengthen accountability and enhance cooperation with United Nations organizations, including the Human Rights Council and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. We should be aware that measures are being taken, such as the establishment of the committee of investigation at the Human Rights Council.”

   2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

7. “For that reason, we should start to communicate with troop- and police-contributing countries at an early stage in United Nations involvement. The Council should utilize informal mechanisms, such as interactive dialogue, and the discussions in the Security Council should better reflect those taking place in informal expert groups. Last but not least, Mr. President, I stress the importance of the accountable approach, which stresses maintaining accountability and fighting against impunity. To those ends, the affected country should build its own capacity to establish the rule of law as a means of strengthening the protection of civilians. And cooperation between the affected country and the United Nations should be pursued in order to spread the rule of law to many more countries.”

   2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

8. “An example of the kind of success we need in that area was the establishment in Timor-Leste of a hotline between the United Nations Mission and civilians and local authorities. The updated aide- memoire should also be utilized proactively to this end. The experience of drawing down and then withdrawing the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) should be shared, with a view to utilizing benchmarks for the protection of civilians. Thirdly, the Council should obtain the most accurate and objective information and then make use of it on the ground in a timely manner, so that the establishment or renewal of a mandate related to the protection of civilians can be considered.”

   2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

9. “In that regard, the establishment of a nationwide network of interagency protection working groups, under the lead of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS), is a good example. Secondly, in light of the need to share best practices and lessons from the past, we must definitely learn from the tragic and heinous accident of mass rapes that were committed in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo earlier this year, which provided us with many lessons, including that the early warning system needs to be strengthened, communication between local people and peacekeeping missions needs to be developed, troop-contributing countries need to receive training, and there needs to be close and smooth communication between the Council and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations.”

   2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

10. “We expect UN Women also to play a significant role in coordinating the work being done in this field, and we reaffirm the need to strengthen targeted sanctions against persistent perpetrators of violence against children, in accordance with the resolution 1882 (2009). Turning to the consistent approach, Japan welcomes the recent development of the operational concept by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support aimed at promoting consistency. Cooperation between the military and civilians should be strengthened to further ensure humanitarian access. It is also a priority to protect humanitarian aid workers in order to prevent them from becoming the target of attacks.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

11. “Japan would like to see the international community engage in the cooperation necessary to make that treaty universal and fulfil its provisions. Fourthly, the protection of women and children is a priority. Japan appreciates the active discussions at the ministerial open debate on women and peace and security last month (S/PV.6411) and supports the utilization by the United Nations and Member States of a set of indicators in implementing resolution 1325 (2000). Japan is also concerned over the intentional use of sexual violence by armed groups, and therefore it supports the active efforts being made in that area by the Secretary-General's Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

12. “Still more comprehensive strategies are required to fill the gap between existing capacities and the standards to which we aspire. Thirdly, the control of weapons, should be strengthened, especially through the promotion of regional cooperation and the creation of a legal framework. As for small arms, last June the fourth Biennial Meeting of States on Small Arms considered the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, which should be implemented without delay to prevent and eradicate the illegal trade in small arms. Also, the first Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions was held in Laos in early November, and the Vientiane Declaration and Vientiane Action Plan were adopted there.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

13. “The first of the three approaches, the comprehensive approach, can be achieved when the actors involved are proactive and engage in greater cooperation with each other. First, it is the responsibility of the Government and the army of a country in which a conflict occurs to protect its own people. To that end, the rule of law should be established by promoting security sector reform and strengthening the judicial system and law enforcement. Secondly, with the enhancement of the response capacity of United Nations peacekeeping operations, we are pleased to see that the United Nations missions in C6te d'Ivoire, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the Sudan have developed strategies for the protection of civilians and that training modules will be completed shortly for all peacekeeping personnel.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

14. “I thank the Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Amos, the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Le Roy, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Pillay, and the International Committee of the Red Cross Director- General, Mr. Daccord, for their very pertinent briefings. It is clear that civilians in great numbers become victims when conflicts erupt. It is therefore imperative for us all to achieve concrete improvements on the ground with the help of today's debate. To that end, we support the proposal by the Secretary-General to promote three approaches aimed at overcoming the five challenges raised in his previous report (S/2009/277).”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

15. “Cooperation, coordination and coherence in that area should make the most of the Committees" limited capacities and resources by avoiding duplication and overlap.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

16. “Needless to say, Japan will continue to offer its assistance in promoting the objectives of resolution 1540 (2004), in close cooperation with the 1540 Committee and in other international forums, including the Group of Eight. Through such assistance, joint efforts of likeminded countries and close coordination among the relevant organizations, the work of the 1540 Committee will move on from the stage of awareness- raising to that of strengthening Member States' capacity to advance the goals of non-proliferation. Lastly, we appreciate the close cooperation between the three subsidiary Committees, aimed at maximizing the functions mandated by their respective Security Council resolutions. We also commend the contribution their work makes within the framework of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

17. “It is our strong desire that the 1540 Committee will deepen its cooperation with other relevant bodies, above all, with the 1267 and 1373 Committees, in order to ensure that Member States will fully meet their obligations stipulated under resolution 1540 (2004). The mandate of the 1540 Committee will expire next April. Given the important role the Committee plays in the area of non-proliferation, Japan hopes that in the discussion of the renewal of its mandate, all the experience gained and lessons learned from its past activities will be taken fully into account. One of the key features of the Committee's work is its cooperation with Member States to ensure full implementation of the resolution.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

18. “With that in mind, Japan will participate in the discussion of the draft resolution in a constructive manner. Japan appreciates the enhanced work of the 1540 Committee throughout this year. We believe that the Committee's work has become more effective and better coordinated under the leadership of its Chair, Ambassador Heller of Mexico, particularly from the perspective of expanding the scope of its cooperation with regional and international organizations. Japan is delighted to have been able to support the Chair's efforts through our role as coordinator of the Working Group on Monitoring and National Implementation.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

19. “We would also like to highlight the importance of the country visits that have been conducted by CTC and CTED. Country visits, through direct contact with the relevant authorities, provide a means to ascertain the counter-terrorism situation in a given country and to identify the concrete technical assistance needed for capacity-building. To further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of CTED operations, we hope to see more strategic execution of its country visits, through, for example, prioritizing certain regions and areas. We note that the Council will discuss the draft resolution to extend CTED's mandate next month. Japan attaches great importance to the role of CTED in determining essential technical assistance needs among Member States in the field of counter-terrorism.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

20. “We recognize that in recent CTC meetings we have had fruitful discussions on substantive and regional issues. It is our hope that we will have further discussions on thematic issues and that those will facilitate the formulation of best practices and effective recommendations in the field of counter-terrorism. Japan supports the stocktaking exercise for the review of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) by all Member States. The exercise contributes to identifying the challenges that Member States face in that area and the technical assistance they require. In that regard, we would stress that all Member States should cooperate fully with CTC and CTED and make a determined effort to submit their Preliminary Implementation Assessments on time.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

21. “We also welcome the recent successful review of the Consolidated List pursuant to paragraph 25 of resolution 1822 (2008), and the commencement of work by Ms. Kimberly Prost, who was appointed Ombudsperson on 3 June. We are grateful to the Chair of the 1267 Committee, Ambassador Mayr-Harting, and to the Austrian Mission and the Monitoring Team for their devoted work on reviewing the Consolidated List. We continue to support their efforts to improve the sanctions regime without compromising its effectiveness and efficiency as a counter-terrorism measure. I welcome the excellent work done by the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) under the leadership of the Chair, Ambassador Apakan of Turkey, and by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) to encourage Member States to fully implement resolution 1373 (2001).”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

22. “As we are all aware, the threat of terrorism posed by Al-Qaida and the Taliban continues unabated. The sanctions imposed on individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaida and the Taliban under resolution 1267 (1999) and its successor resolutions - travel bans, freezing of assets and arms embargoes - continue to play a crucial role in countering terrorism. In order for the 1267 sanctions regime to be fully effective and legitimate, our continued efforts to ensure the credibility of the Consolidated List are indispensable. In that context, we regard the improvement of the 1267 regime, pursuant to resolution 1907 (2009), as instrumental in enhancing due process and raising the List's transparency and efficiency.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

23. “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 on developments during the past six months. The recently uncovered cargo plane bomb plot and last year's attempted bombing of a United States commercial aircraft remind us yet again that terrorism continues to be a global and imminent threat and that deep-seated problems surrounding terrorism, such as radicalization and terrorist safe havens, need to be addressed in an appropriate manner. To eradicate terrorism, a multifaceted approach by all stakeholders is vital. These three committees play a significant role in that regard and should continue their efforts to develop further effective and efficient measures.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

24. “It is crucial to have proactive efforts at both ends. It is our hope that the lessons learned from the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and AMISOM. will be closely analysed in the report of the Secretary-General to be issued within six months. Those lessons must be wisely utilized in future missions. Japan also hopes that the report will include an assessment of the activities and operation of the United Nations Office to the African Union. To conclude my statement today, I would like to thank Uganda again for preparing the draft presidential statement, which Japan supports. A durable peace cannot be achieved by peacekeepers alone. Political and reconciliation processes are essential to consolidating peace. The Council is counting on the cooperation of African countries in this regard.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

25. “To help the Security Council to produce a feasible solution, taking into account that request from the African Union, Japan is committed to continuing to be involved in extensive discussions with relevant actors and the Secretariat concerning the questions of how the troop level of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) can be increased and of whether or not the current logistics support package can be expanded, and if so, what scope and content will be envisaged. It is essential that international partners strengthen their cooperation in support of African Union peacekeeping activities. In this connection, we welcome new partners in our efforts. We also appreciate the current reform efforts of the AU Commission and hope that the AU will be able to increase its capacity by enhancing its financial management.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

26. “The international community should pay tribute to the sacrifices that African nations have been making and continue to extend its assistance. Japan recognizes the importance of securing predictable, sustainable and flexible funding. We have been taking active part in discussions addressing the needs, and will continue to make efforts to this end. The use of assessed contributions was one of the requests made yesterday in the discussion on Somalia.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

27. “With respect to capacity-building, it is essential to continue to extend our support to African troop-contributing countries. Japan has committed itself to assisting in the capacity-building of the African peace and security architecture through the African Union's Peace Fund. Japan also contributes to efforts in national and regional capacity-building, including the support programme for peacekeeping operations training centres in Africa. Japan stands ready and committed to continuing its support in this field. We are also engaged in security sector reform programmes, such as those supporting the Congolese and Somali police. The United Nations has an important role to play in support of activities that contribute to the protection of civilians. To that end, it is our hope that the United Nations will cooperate further in this area.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

28. “The international community must extend further cooperation to support this positive trend. If the African Union fulfils its unique role and makes the best possible use of its competencies and advantages in the fields of conflict prevention, peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, it will be to the benefit of the entire international community. Japan believes that we must continue to seek an appropriate path to expand the role of the AU and to strengthen the partnership between the AU and the United Nations. In this regard, Japan welcomes the enhanced relationship between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council, and proposes regular action-oriented follow-up meetings through the platform provided by the Security Council's Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

29. “I would like to first thank you, the Right Honourable Mr. Eriya Kategaya, Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda, for organizing today's debate and to express appreciation to the leadership of the Government of Uganda in supporting African Union (AU) peacekeeping. I would also like to express appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Henry Odein Ajumogobia for his participation in and contribution to this morning's debate. I also thank the Secretary- General and Mr. Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, for their valuable briefings. Japan highly praises the conflict-prevention and peacekeeping efforts made in recent years by the African Union and Africa's subregional organizations, as well as the tangible outcomes obtained as a result of those efforts under African ownership.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source