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1. “By doing so, Iraq will be able to normalize its relationship with the international community, and international peace and security will be attained at the earliest possible date. Japan sincerely hopes that this will be realized as soon as possible. At the same time, Japan earnestly hopes that the plight of the Iraqi people will be alleviated as soon as possible.”

   1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source

2. “and the IAEA and have made their utmost diplomatic efforts to ensure Iraq's full compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. Japan, for its part, made numerous demarches to the Government of Iraq and has made various efforts, in cooperation with other States concerned, in the Security Council and elsewhere in order to correct Iraq's behaviour. Regrettably, however, Iraq has failed to provide full cooperation to UN SCOM, leading to the consequences we face today. In view of the course of events as stated above, Japan supports the action taken by the United States and the United Kingdom. Japan strongly urges the Government of Iraq to comply immediately and unconditionally with all its obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

   1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source

3. “Japan has long awaited this in order to restore its traditional friendship with the people of Iraq. However, from the letter of the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission dated 15 December, one has to conclude, regrettably, that Iraq's resumption of cooperation with UNSCOM. is not sufficient and that Iraq's behaviour constitutes a serious violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 687 (1991), which stipulated the conditions for the ceasefire in 1991, as well as the Memorandum of Understanding signed in February this year by the Secretary-General and the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq. Up to now the Security Council and many Member States have worked strenuously to persuade the Government of Iraq to cooperate fully and unconditionally with UNSCOM.”

   1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source

4. “In line with our Prime Minister's comment which was issued today, I would like the make the following statement. The letter dated 14 November from the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq to the Secretary-General raised hopes that Iraq would resume full cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Security Council was looking forward to a comprehensive review of Iraq's compliance with its obligations under all relevant resolutions, which was to be conducted after confirming the resumption of full cooperation by Iraq with UN SCOM. and the IAEA. Once full cooperation is resumed, all the obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions can be fulfilled, and the prospect of lifting the sanctions can be made clearer.”

   1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source

5. “There is a clear need for these three major bodies of the United Nations, including this Council, to pay due attention to each other's actions and coordinate among themselves. It is Japan's hope that the Security Council, for its part, will take the necessary steps - such as establishing a channel or a mechanism to ensure proper communication and exchange of views with other bodies and agencies in the United Nations system - so that it will be better prepared to respond to future post-conflict situations that may require action.”

   1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

6. “If these elements are clearly stated in the ceasefire agreement and subsequently observed by all the parties concerned, the security environment and social stability will be strengthened, thus paving the way for more smooth post-conflict peace-building activities. I wish to remind the Council that on 7 December the General Assembly, in its resolution on the report of the Secretary-General on Africa, stressed the importance of improved coordination among the various bodies and agencies of the United Nations system in assisting post- conflict peace-building, reconciliation, reconstruction and development in Africa. The Economic and Social Council decided that in the coming year it would follow up on the recommendations put forward in that report.”

   1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

7. “At this stage, I believe the international community should make an effort to bring home to the parties participating in the negotiations for a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that a cessation of hostilities is just the beginning of a long peace process and that they should pay due consideration to the basic elements of post-conflict peace-building in negotiating the ceasefire agreement. It would be most desirable for the ceasefire agreement to include a political plan, such as a timetable, for achieving a peace accord, an affirmation of their commitment to ensuring free and unhindered access by international humanitarian agencies to the people in need and a demand that all parties refrain from laying additional landmines, and that the locations of the landmines that have already been laid be identified.”

   1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

8. “I would like to suggest that, in order to strengthen the basis for coordination among various bodies and agencies on the ground, the Security Council take into consideration each of these roles as it formulates its response to any conflict, and particularly as it decides on the mandate of a peacekeeping operation. As I mentioned earlier, the importance of efforts by the international community in post-conflict peace- building was stressed in the report of the Secretary- General on Africa. Among the several ongoing conflicts in Africa, I would like to touch on the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, since it is the conflict in that country which now poses the greatest threat to the security of the region as a whole.”

   1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

9. “There may also be a need to establish an international criminal tribunal. These issues must be successfully addressed in order to lay the foundation for effective humanitarian and development assistance activities. The Security Council may also be required to provide support for humanitarian agencies in times of political and social instability during the post-conflict peace-building phase. Such support might range from protecting humanitarian assistance operations to assistance for the repatriation of refugees and the resettlement of displaced persons. The Security Council might also assist in the collection of weapons and in mine-clearing actions, thereby facilitating the return to normal daily life throughout the society.”

   1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

10. “In addition, UNDP, in collaboration with OCHA, is working out a set of guidelines for efforts to be made by the Special Representatives and Special Envoys of the Secretary- General and by the Resident Coordinators. We believe that such coordination efforts must also be made by the Security Council within its own competence. In the post-conflict phase there is a range of political and security tasks which require the support of the international community. First, there is the challenge of national reconciliation. In this respect, the international community, and particularly the Security Council, must monitor the implementation of the peace accord and call upon the parties concerned to make necessary efforts in that regard. Efforts to foster an environment in which free and fair elections can be held are also necessary.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

11. “The second category of actors playing an important role in post-conflict peace-building comprises of humanitarian agencies, such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). In the third category are development agencies, such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank. The humanitarian and development agencies, in collaboration with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, have already done much to improve coordination among the actors in all three categories. For example, there is in place the practice of deploying representatives of development agencies at an early stage of peacekeeping activities.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

12. “Japan thus subscribes fully to the point made by the Secretary-General concerning the need for a strategic framework for their activities during this phase. Let me address the three major categories of actors that need to be engaged during the phase of post-conflict peace-building one by one. In the first category are those who play a political and security role in the country concerned. The Security Council certainly falls into this category, whether or not its activities are in the form of peacekeeping operations. Other notable actors in this category are regional organizations, like the Organization for African Unity (OAU).”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

13. “I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on the subject of post-conflict peace-building, the importance of which was stressed by the Secretary-General in his report (S/1998/318) on Africa. There is a common recognition throughout the international community today that durable peace and sustainable development are two sides of the same coin. One cannot be achieved without the other. The achievement of those two goals will require a coherent and comprehensive approach. Such an approach is particularly necessary in the context of post-conflict peace-building. Indeed, it is precisely in a situation where a conflict has been settled and the roles of political, humanitarian and development actors are intertwined, that the coordination of their respective efforts becomes crucial.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

14. “During the month of October Japan repeated that message to the Taliban directly and called upon it and the other parties to the conflict to heed the call of the international community to make good-faith efforts to protect human rights, halt the cultivation, production and trafficking of illegal drugs, and suppress international terrorism. It hopes that all the countries concerned will take active initiatives to address these issues. On this occasion, permit me to reiterate Japan's concern at reports that the great Buddhist statue in Bamyan has been damaged and to call upon all parties to ensure that this precious cultural artifact is protected for future generations. In closing, I would like to express the Japanese delegation's strong support for the draft resolution, which has been submitted at the initiative of the Russian Federation.”

    1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source

15. “In that context, my Government has steadfastly and repeatedly called upon the parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint and strive to reach a peaceful settlement. On 23 September, Foreign Minister Komura spoke with Foreign Minister Aziz of Pakistan, asking that he relay to the Taliban Japan's strong View that the situation cannot be stabilized by military means, but only through a political solution. Two days later, on 25 September, he conveyed the same message to Foreign Minister Kharrazi of Iran.”

    1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source

16. “Among the efforts being made by the international community to complement those of the United Nations are those made by the Afghanistan Support Group. As a matter of fact, a two-day meeting of the group concluded just today in Tokyo. At the meeting, which was hosted by Japan, the Group emphasized the importance of the early return of international humanitarian personnel to Afghanistan and the resumption of their assistance activities. It also called upon all factions, and particularly the Taliban, to guarantee the safety and security of those personnel. Japan supports the "Points of Common Understanding" of the "six plus two" group, which encourage direct talks between the parties to the conflict with the aim of achieving an immediate ceasefire and national reconciliation.”

    1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source

17. “We also support the Secretary-General's proposal that the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan monitor the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, provided that the safety and security of the members of this new unit are guaranteed and its mandate is clearly determined. The Government of Japan continues to believe that, in addition to peacemaking, the United Nations must play a central role in addressing a range of issues in Afghanistan, including by improving humanitarian conditions, providing assistance for internally displaced persons and refugees and combating the production and trafficking of illegal drugs. We thus value highly the efforts of the United Nations in these areas over the past year, as described in the Secretary-General's report.”

    1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source

18. “The Security Council responded by convening a meeting later that month at which it adopted resolution 1193 (1998) and by issuing a presidential statement in September. That these efforts have not resulted in any improvement in the situation is a source of grave concern. Japan hopes that the security situation in Afghanistan will significantly improve so that United Nations personnel can return to the region and resume their work as soon as possible. Japan concurs with the view expressed in the report of the Secretary-General that it is now necessary to build upon the results of the efforts of Ambassador Brahimi by dispatching a team to investigate the killing of the Iranian diplomats in Mazar-e-Sharif on 8 August - an inhuman act that escalated the tensions between Iran and the Taliban.”

    1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source

19. “At the outset, I wish to convey to the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Brahimi, the sincere appreciation of the Government of Japan for his effective efforts in defusing the tensions between Iran and the Taliban in Afghanistan and the surrounding region. Indeed, the easing of tensions between the two parties is a prerequisite to the resumption of international efforts to promote the peaceful settlement of the conflict in that country. Having said that, however, I regret to note that the parties to the conflict in Afghanistan have not shown any willingness to heed the voice of the international community and enter into direct negotiations aimed at a ceasefire or the achievement of peace. In August, the worsening security situation forced United Nations agencies to evacuate their personnel from Afghanistan.”

    1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source

20. “Yesterday, 23 October, based upon the results obtained by that mission and in response to that renewed United Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal, my Government announced its new contribution, totalling $7.3 million, through UNHCR, the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and other agencies. Finally, I should like to express the readiness of my country to continue to contribute in various ways to the settlement of the problems in Kosovo and our sincere hope and conviction that the Verification Missions of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will discharge their tasks successfully.”

    1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source

21. “In order to participate in those international efforts, the Government of Japan decided in August to extend its humanitarian assistance through the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the amount of $2.31 million in response to the United Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal. In September my Government dispatched a mission to work on the ground for the purpose of conveying to the parties concerned our position on the peaceful resolution of the crisis and of studying the possibility of a further contribution by Japan.”

    1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source

22. “On the other hand, we should stress that the leadership and all other elements of the Kosovo Albanian community are also bound to comply with the provisions contained in the resolutions of this Council. My delegation believes that the Kosovo Albanians would be making a grave error if they were to interpret the messages being sent not only from this Council but also from other parts of the world as signs of support for their terrorist actions or for their demand to gain independence for Kosovo. A settlement of the crisis in Kosovo must be pursued by political and peaceful means. This is the basic position of Japan. My country greatly appreciates the various efforts made in that direction by the international community, in particular by the Contact Group countries.”

    1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source

23. “In order to improve such a grave humanitarian situation and to pursue the political settlement of the Kosovo crisis, the authorities in Belgrade, especially President Milosevic himself, must comply swiftly and fully with the commitments contained in the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, which include cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of security and military forces, unimpeded access of humanitarian workers, cooperation with The Hague Tribunal, facilitation of the return of refugees and displaced persons, and commencement of a meaningful dialogue with the Kosovo Albanian leadership. My Government believes that the verification missions which are to be established will play a significant role in ensuring compliance with those commitments.”

    1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source

24. “My delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us, which endorses the agreements signed in Belgrade between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), on 16 and 15 October, respectively, concerning the verification of compliance by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and all others in Kosovo with the requirements of the Council's resolution 1199 (1998). The situation in Kosovo remains serious. Japan is especially concerned over the humanitarian situation, in View of the winter which has almost arrived in that region.”

    1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source

25. “Japan will continue to vigorously support efforts to achieve a durable peace in Afghanistan through a comprehensive settlement of the conflict, so that a Government which represents and is supported by all ethnic groups can be established as soon as possible.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

26. “The final point I wish to raise today is one that my delegation has made on previous occasions but which bears repeating. Lasting peace can be established in Afghanistan only through a political process which is accompanied by international reconstruction assistance. This must be a continuous, two-pronged approach. In the conviction that reconstruction assistance is an integral part of the peace process, Japan has decided to host the next meeting of the Afghanistan Support Group in Tokyo next December, which will address the problems of delivering international assistance in a situation where hostilities continue. The people of Afghanistan have for far too long been deprived of their right to live in peace and to pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

27. “Japan strongly condemns and mourns the loss of Lieutenant-Colonel Carmine Calo, military adviser to the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan (UNSMA), as well as two local staff members of the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), all of whom were the Victims of gunfire as they carried out their humanitarian and peaceful duties in Afghanistan. On behalf of the Government and people of Japan, I extend my sincere condolences to their families on their loss. We are also alarmed by reports of air strikes against the city of Bamian on 13 August which, in addition to the human loss they might have caused, also raise the fear that the great Buddhist statue in that area, recognized as part of the world's cultural heritage, has been damaged.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

28. “In this regard, my delegation believes that the importance of cooperation and trust among the members of the Six plus Two group cannot be overstated. We are therefore especially concerned by the seizure by the Taliban of the Consulate-General of Iran in Mazar-e-Sharif and the disappearance of members of its staff and other Iranian nationals in Afghanistan. Such actions threaten to destroy the relations of trust which have been so painstakingly developed within the group, of which Iran is a member. We earnestly hope that the missing persons will be released safely and promptly.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

29. “We would like to express our appreciation to the Russian Federation for its initiative in drafting this strong and unambiguous message, and we call upon all the Afghan parties to respond promptly to its demands. While the United Nations plays the central role in international efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement of the Afghan conflict, Japan also attaches great importance to the efforts of the Six plus Two group, which have the support and confidence of Ambassador Brahimi, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Afghanistan. In particular, we welcome the agreement of the group, as contained in the talking points dated 3 March 1998, to strive to check the flow of arms and other supplies to the warring parties. That outside support has only prolonged and intensified the fighting.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

30. “Although Japan was encouraged that direct talks were convened in the context of the ulema meeting process, our optimism did not last long, and the Taliban have now renounced that process and since the beginning of this month have occupied the city of Mazar-e-Sharif and other northern cities, with the result that most Afghan territory is now under their control. These developments leave little doubt that the Taliban, or, for that matter, the other parties to the conflict, are not seriously interested in seeking a peaceful settlement to the conflict. The draft resolution on which we are about to vote, and of which Japan is a sponsor, reflects the grave concern of the Security Council over the deteriorating situation on the ground.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

31. “Japan shares the deep concern of its Asian neighbours and, indeed, of the international community, at the fighting that has continued to rage in Afghanistan for the better part of two decades. The recent escalation of fighting in northern Afghanistan between the Taliban and the various factions allied against it is particularly disturbing. The hostilities are causing additional hardship to the Afghan people, who have already endured unspeakable misery and loss, and pose a grave threat to the stability of the region, particularly as new waves of refugees flow into neighbouring countries. This year alone, the Security Council has issued three presidential statements stressing that the conflict in Afghanistan cannot be resolved militarily and calling on all parties to cease their hostilities and engage in dialogue.”

    1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source

32. “Japan also commends the Kingdom of the Netherlands for its cooperation in this complex and difficult arrangement. Japan welcomes Libya's confirmation, in its statement of 26 August, with respect to the United Kingdom/United States proposal that, "it will deal positively with this step and will give it the attention it deserves", and hopes that it will respond promptly and positively to the initiative by delivering the suspects. In doing so it will pave the way for the resolution of this tragic situation and for the lifting of the sanctions under which its people have been suffering, both of which the international community - including Japan - has long been waiting for. It is in the hope of moving forward towards the resolution of the situation that Japan supports the adoption of this draft resolution.”

    1998-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3920 (1998) · source

33. “Such a prolonged stalemate is also undesirable from the viewpoint of the authority of the Security Council and the United Nations system. Japan recognizes that it was under these circumstances that the United Kingdom and the United States announced the exceptional initiative of arranging for a trial of the suspects before a Scottish court sitting in the Netherlands - an initiative which is in line with the proposal of the League of Arab States, for which the Libyan Government has already indicated its support and which has been endorsed by the Organization of African Unity, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. We pay high tribute to the United Kingdom and the United States for their determination to resolve this deadlock situation and thus maintain the authority of the Council.”

    1998-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3920 (1998) · source

34. “In the years since the Pan Am flight 103 and UTA flight 772 were downed, various ongoing efforts have been made to clarify the facts surrounding the disasters, among whose Victims was a Japanese national. Nearly seven years ago, two persons were accused of the terrorist attacks, and the Security Council has sought through its resolutions 731 (1992), 748 (1992) and 883 (1993) to bring them to trial in an appropriate court of either the United Kingdom or the United States. Japan, which vigorously condemns terrorism in all its forms, has appealed repeatedly for the Libyan Government to comply with the requirements of those resolutions. Regrettably, the Libyan Government failed to do so, and efforts to bring the crime to justice seemed to be hopelessly deadlocked.”

    1998-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3920 (1998) · source

35. “Japan also welcomes the Secretary-General's initiative to convene a special conference on 30 July to assist in the reconstruction and rehabilitation process in Sierra Leone. Japan is ready to take an active part in that conference. The people of Sierra Leone have suffered severe hardships for far too long. Japan sincerely hopes that their suffering will be alleviated and that they can soon begin to enjoy the fruits of peace and development.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

36. “We would also welcome the deployment of ECOMOG to monitor the border area between Liberia and Sierra Leone. Finally, let me say a word about the deplorable delay in the delivery of humanitarian assistance in the face of the increasing numbers of refugees and internally displaced persons, due to the deterioration of the security situation in the country. Japan, for its part, has responded to the flash appeal by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), contributing as much as it can to help alleviate this situation. We strongly hope that humanitarian relief activities can be carried out effectively in the coming rainy season so that a further deterioration of the situation can be avoided.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

37. “Indeed, the process of disarmament and demobilization being pursued by the Government of Sierra Leone towards that end is essential not only for the restoration of peace and security but also for the economic and social recovery and development of Sierra Leone. Japan's support for the draft resolution before us is based on its understanding that the role of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) is to monitor the disarmament and demobilization process on behalf of the Sierra Leone Government and ECOMOG, as well as to provide the necessary support for the maintenance of peace and security in the region. We believe that UNOMSIL, building upon the work of Special Envoy Okelo and in coordination with ECOMOG, will provide the most effective means of fostering the normalization of the situation in that country.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

38. “Having said that, I must also express the profound concern of the Government of Japan at the continued resistance by the remnants of the ousted junta and members of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and the serious Violations of international humanitarian law which they are committing against the civilian population of Sierra Leone. Reports of the violation of the human rights of children are especially disturbing, particularly since the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict, Mr. Olara Otunnu, recently recommended that Sierra Leone be the focus of a pilot project responding to the needs of children. It is important that soldiers relinquish their weapons and be reintegrated into society.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

39. “Japan attaches great importance to the positive role of the United Nations in restoring peace and stability and in enhancing the protection of human rights in Sierra Leone following the reinstatement of the legitimate Government of President Kabbah in March. On behalf of the Japanese delegation, I should like to express my particular appreciation in this regard to Mr. Francis Okelo, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General. I wish also to commend the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its Military Observer Group (ECOMOG) for their efforts to restore peace and security in West Africa.”

    1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source

40. “Based upon these considerations, my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us, which extends the mandate of UNMIBH, including IPTF, and authorizes the activities of SFOR for one additional year. I should like to close by expressing the deep appreciation of my Government to all the men and women working for UNMIBH, IPTF, SFOR and other international bodies and non-govemmental organizations for their efforts and dedication in carrying out their important mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

41. “Japan highly appreciates the role played by UNMIBH, and especially by IPTF, in monitoring the activities of the local police forces, in their restructuring and in other fields. My delegation also considers it meaningful that UNMIBH will be engaged in an aspect of judicial reform in the country and appreciates the positive consideration by the Secretary-General of this issue. Japan is also convinced that the presence of the Stabilization Force (SFOR) remains an essential factor in the maintenance of stability in Bosnia. SFOR is providing safety and security not only to the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina but also to UNMIBH and IPTF, as well as to other international workers. We therefore welcome the recent decision by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to continue the activities of SFOR.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

42. “The nationwide elections, to be held in September this year under the supervision of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, will be a significant milestone towards the achievement of a peaceful future Bosnia. But free and fair elections can be conducted only if a safe and secure environment is ensured by the parties, in cooperation with the relevant international institutions. Japan will dispatch supervisors and observers to the September elections, as it did at the time of the two previous nationwide elections. Under these circumstances, the Government of Japan believes that the continued presence of UNMIBH, including IPTF, in Bosnia is indispensable.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

43. “Ultimately, the responsibility for the establishment of lasting peace lies with the parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina themselves. In this regard, my delegation endorses the view set out in the declaration of the Ministerial Meeting of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council, which was held on 9 June in Luxembourg: "the implementation of the Peace Agreement is characterized by both substantive progress but also an inadequate rate of implementation". Promotion of the return of refugees and displaced persons, more effective functioning of the common institutions, fostering free and fair media, greater cooperation with the Hague Tribunal - these are the main issues which must be addressed, primarily by the parties themselves, without further delay. The parties in Bosnia should redouble their efforts in this direction.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

44. “My delegation is pleased to observe the steady progress made recently in the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The introduction of the new national flag, passport, common currency and licence plate for vehicles, as well as the adoption of important laws related to the economic activities of the country, are examples of this progress. Also, a positive trend is discernible, for example, in the general economic situation throughout the country and in the political climate in Republika Srpska. Having said that, we must also admit that many of those developments have been achieved mainly through the affirmative will and initiative of the international community, and there remain a number of issues yet to be resolved.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

45. “Thus, I call upon UNITA to heed the will of the international community and demonstrate through concrete actions that it is committed to the peace process. If it does so by 23 June, as stated in the draft resolution, the sanctions will not be imposed and cooperative efforts for the consolidation of peace throughout Angola will resume. The longer it delays, the greater will be its responsibility in prolonging the suffering of the Angolan people will be.”

    1998-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3891 (1998) · source

46. “The United Nations, and those who have worked with and for the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola under the guidance of Special Representative Beye, deserve our deep appreciation for their steadfast commitment and careful efforts to facilitate the peace process. But now the time has come for the Security Council to take decisive measures to demonstrate to UNITA and its leadership that their lack of cooperation will no longer be tolerated. The draft resolution before us sends precisely that message, and Japan will vote in favour of it. If UNITA's leaders contemplate the impact which the sanctions called for in this draft resolution will have - on their very political survival - they will realize that they have no recourse but to cooperate, fully and without delay, in completing the tasks remaining under the Lusaka Protocol.”

    1998-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3891 (1998) · source

47. “Working with the Angolan people, it has advanced the peace process one small step at a time, fortified by the confidence that true and lasting peace will one day be achieved. Now, at the final stage of that lengthy process, there is a great deal at stake. We must not fail the Angolan people by allowing the situation to once again erupt into conflict. In this context, I heartily welcome the recent reaffirmation by the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation of its commitment to resolve the remaining issues by political, not military, means. Japan commends the Angolan Government for continuing to demonstrate admirable patience and self-restraint in the face of a difficult situation. These past few months have been a particularly critical period in the Angolan peace process.”

    1998-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3891 (1998) · source

48. “The persistent delays in the implementation of the Angolan peace process have finally exhausted the patience of the international community. Let us be clear about where the responsibility for those delays lies: it lies primarily with UNITA, which time and again has failed to fulfil its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol. If UNITA and its leadership harbour any hope that the international community lacks the will to act decisively, or that it can be cajoled into tolerating further delays, the draft resolution which we are about to adopt should disabuse them of that mistaken notion. The United Nations, and specifically the Security Council, has been engaged in Angola for nearly a decade.”

    1998-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3891 (1998) · source

49. “My delegation shares the view of the Secretary-General, contained in his latest report, that comprehensive international support, including financial assistance, is essential for the continuation of the peace process and for the reform and development of Tajik society. On the basis of this recognition, Japan has been making a substantial contribution to Tajikistan in the field of refugee and humanitarian aid. It also dispatched recently a political affairs officer to UNMOT. I should like to close by expressing the readiness of the Government of Japan to continue to participate actively in the efforts of the Security Council and the international community as a whole to assist in the achievement of lasting peace in Tajikistan.”

    1998-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3879 (1998) · source

50. “My delegation calls upon both parties to maintain their commitment to the peace process and to redouble their efforts to fully implement the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan, particularly the Protocol on military issues. In such circumstances, it is clear that the presence of the United Nations observers is still indispensable to making the ceasefire truly effective and to facilitating the implementation of the General Agreement. My delegation will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution before us, which extends the mandate of UNMOT for another six months.”

    1998-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3879 (1998) · source