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1. “Thank you very much, Sir, for giving us this opportunity to address the situation in the Middle East. I would also like to thank Mr. Pascoe for his comprehensive briefing, as well as Ambassador Mansour and Ambassador Reuben for their respective statements. Japan strongly supports a two-State solution and remains convinced that achieving such a solution through sincere negotiations is the only way to achieve durable peace. We believe that at present there is a lack of mutual trust, which is preventing the resumption of direct negotiations. We call on both sides to engage with the United States and the international community and to take steps that will create an environment conducive to restarting direct negotiations. We strongly encourage both parties to restart direct negotiations.”

   2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source

2. “Japan continues to provide assistance in human resource development and infrastructure, and for developing and rebuilding the agricultural sector and rural communities. Having entered a new phase in the transition to Afghan responsibility, Afghanistan still faces various challenges. However, the country is steadily moving forward on the road towards development and reconstruction. Japan will continue to cooperate with the Afghan Government, UNAMA and other international partners to achieve real progress for the future of Afghanistan. In conclusion, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for Special Representative De Mistura's dedication and reaffirm our commitment to supporting UNAMA's efforts.”

   2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

3. “Needless to say, this process must be led by the Afghan Government, with support from the international community, including my country, Japan. We provided funding for the Trust Fund in October and will play an active role in the conference on reintegration to be hosted by the Afghan Government this spring. We are ready to continue making our contribution in this area. In order to consolidate the aforementioned gains and to improve the well-being of the Afghan people, keeping in mind a medium-to-long-term perspective beyond 2015, the international community must respond to the country's development needs and promote the stabilization of livelihoods and the construction of basic economic infrastructure. Both the Afghan Government and the international community are required to make unremitting efforts towards this goal.”

   2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

4. “We hope that the Afghan Government will make its utmost effort for electoral reform, with the strong support of UNAMA and the international community, to achieve a free and transparent electoral system. The Afghan-led political process, namely, involving reconciliation and reintegration, will be especially crucial in stabilizing Afghanistan this year. As the recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/120*) indicates, the transition process can be made sustainable only if it is accompanied by an inclusive political process. The inauguration of the High Peace Council and the creation of the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme - together with the Peace and Reintegration Trust Fund - demonstrate the significant progress made by the Afghan Government.”

   2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

5. “The Bonn Conference scheduled for December will be an important occasion to review progress and provide impetus for the efforts of Afghanistan and the international community in this undertaking. Following the certification of the final results of the election of new members of the Lower House of Afghanistan, Japan welcomes the commencement of the new session and the election of the president of the Lower House. At the same time, we have to carefully follow the progress of the Special Court's activities. Japan fervently hopes that deliberations in the Lower House will proceed smoothly and that the remaining issues will be resolved as early as possible. In order to ensure the sustainable development of Afghanistan, it is necessary to establish a system that enables the country to express its own will, built upon democratic processes.”

   2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

6. “In that context, we welcome the tireless efforts made by the Afghan Government since the Kabul Conference. We expect further progress in improving security capacity and governance. Strengthening the capacity of Afghan security forces and promoting capacity-building of the central and local administrative institutions are indispensable. The international community, in support of the Afghan- owned process, must continue its engagement with the country in that regard. Japan has been providing, and is determined to continue, assistance for improving the quality of the Afghan National Police by funding police salaries and training of the police. 11-2662] We welcomed the initiative taken by the Organization of the Islamic Conference to host the International Contact Group meeting in Jeddah.”

   2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

7. “The reconstruction and development of Afghanistan is one of the most important issues facing the international community. While respecting Afghan ownership and in full cooperation with UNAMA, the international community must continue its support for the country of Afghanistan. An important step for the Afghan Government took place when NATO allies and partners confirmed, at the NATO Summit in Lisbon last November, their commitment to create conditions to enable Afghan forces to take the lead for ensuring security in all provinces of the country by the end of 2014. The expected announcement of the first group of provinces for transition, on 21 March, will be an important step in this effort. These achievements signify the Afghan Government's determination to take full responsibility for its own development.”

   2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

8. “At the outset, I wish to express my deep appreciation for the words of condolence and support expressed by the members of the Council for the people of my country, Japan, following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. The Japanese Government is making its utmost efforts to address the challenges we are now facing. Japan has overcome many challenges in the past. I am confident that we will once again do so this time. I thank Special Representative de Mistura for his very comprehensive and informative briefing. At this juncture, I would also like to express my profound gratitude to all the men and women of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), who have demonstrated a deep commitment to this difficult mission. I also thank my dear friend Ambassador Tanin for his presence.”

   2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

9. “I would like to conclude my remarks today by reiterating Japan's continuing commitment to peace and security in Africa and our intention to work closely with the Council on these issues.”

   2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

10. “Japan shares the view that building capacities, especially the correctional capacities, of the coastal nations, as well as of the region as a whole, is an urgent task in the effort to effectively bring pirates to justice. Japan had previously disbursed $500,000 to the Trust Fund to Support Initiatives of States Countering Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, and has recently authorized an additional $1 million for that purpose. We will continue to support regional efforts to that end. Lastly, Japan would like to note that, while we remain fully committed to supporting the TFG, we will maintain our assistance to Somaliland and Puntland as well, with a view to achieving progress on Somali issues as a whole.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

11. “We expect the TFG to make full use of its enhanced security and to seize the current momentum for political dialogue. With regard to anti-piracy activities off the coast of Somalia, Japan is engaged in various ways, including escort and surveillance activities by Japanese vessels and patrol aircraft and capacity-building support extended in cooperation with the International Maritime Organization to coastal countries for maritime security. Despite the efforts of like-minded countries to date, acts of piracy are still on the rise, and that is a matter of grave concern for all of us. We appreciate the comprehensive report of Mr. Lang, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Legal Issues related to Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (S/2011/30, annex), which includes various proposals.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

12. “The international community should continue to support them so that they can fully meet their mandate. We sincerely hope that the Council will continue consultations on how to provide predictable support to AMISOM. It is also essential to maintain security in the controlled areas, and in order to do so a functioning police force is essential. To that end, Japan is vigorously contributing to the capacity-building and deployment of the Somali police force. The training of 500 police officers in Djibouti through our financial contribution of $10 million to the United Nations Trust Fund for the Somali security institutions has just been completed. In addition, Japan recently authorized an additional $10 million to cover the cost of the salaries of trained police officers and the construction of police facilities in Mogadishu.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

13. “Japan supports the idea that the international community should join forces to implement a comprehensive strategy that takes into account all of those issues. Japan is firmly committed to contributing to such collective efforts, and various actions and assistance that we are undertaking in areas such as security, anti-piracy measures and humanitarian support testify to our determination in that regard. For instance, an additional $77 million in assistance to support stability and to cope with humanitarian crises is being processed for immediate disbursement. We welcome the enlarged coverage by TFG forces and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) of the area under TFG control, and we highly commend the efforts and sacrifices of Ugandan and Burundian troops in that endeavour.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

14. “Japan is deeply concerned about the slow progress of the political process, in particular the delays in the constitutional process and the recent declaration by the Puntland Government that it was suspending its cooperation with the TFG We would like to join others in urging the TFG to effectively address the remaining political tasks before the end of the transitional period, including the formulation of a Somali constitution and inclusive consultations with all political groups in Puntland and Somaliland, as well as with other clans. The key problem in Somalia lies in the interrelatedness of a number of critical issues - including the political process, security, the humanitarian crisis, terrorism and piracy - that hamper the resolution of any of the others.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

15. “I would like to echo previous speakers in thanking Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon; Mr. Mohamed, Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia; and Mr. Diarra, Special Representative of the Chairman of the Commission of the African Union for Somalia, for their presence here today and for their statements. Japan welcomes the timely convening of this open debate, which provides a valuable opportunity to discuss the situation in Somalia at this important juncture, with fewer than six months remaining before the expiration of the mandate of the TFG.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

16. “I would like to conclude by reiterating Japan's continued commitment to strengthening the friendship between our countries and cooperating with the Timorese people to support their nation-building efforts.”

    2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source

17. “From that point of view, Japan strongly supports the extension of UNMIT's mandate for another year, at the strength proposed in the Secretary-General's report. At the same time, Japan encourages not only the Government and UNMIT, but also the Security Council and all interested stakeholders, to engage actively in the discussions as to the type of international support and commitment that is most needed and most suitable for Timor-Leste. I affirm Japan's commitment to leading those efforts. It was regrettable that the Security Council mission to Timor-Leste that Japan organized as lead country last October had to be postponed just before the planned departure. But we sincerely hope that the new members of the Council will undertake to reschedule the mission prior to the critical year of 2012.”

    2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source

18. “We recently saw that the Timorese budget has exceeded $1 billion and the country's population has surpassed 1 million people. Such rapid expansion gives this young country great potential, as well as posing socio-economic challenges. While we commend the Government's work, it is worrisome to note that many young people remain unemployed and that large numbers of youth are joining the labour market every year with limited opportunities for employment. Japan would therefore like to encourage the Government to put more emphasis on formulating policies for job creation and rural development. Against this background, Japan strongly believes that UNMIT's presence and support are critical, especially in assisting the Government in the successful conduct of the important elections in 2012.”

    2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source

19. “As for the issue of the certification of PNTL officers, I trust that the Government will find no reason to exempt the 52 officers who face serious disciplinary and criminal charges from further criminal and disciplinary proceedings. Japan acknowledges the strong willingness and commitment of the Government to expedite the resumption of the process to enable PNTL officers to gain as much experience as possible ahead of the critical elections in 2012 and the period beyond. However, the lack of capacity in the judicial sector should also be acknowledged as a source of concern. In that regard, I concur with the Special Representative, who has urged the Government and judicial authorities to take all measures necessary to ensure the national police's integrity. The international community stands ready to support this endeavour as well.”

    2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source

20. “We have seen the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL) and the United Nations police work together in the districts where policing responsibility has now been handed over. But what is more urgently needed, in accordance with the Special Representative's plan, is to build more substantial capacities within the PNTL in order for it to actively engage in the preventive activities usually described as community policing. Although such low-profile activities often get less attention from the public, they contribute to better security in the longer term. Japan therefore believes that the Government of Timor-Leste should increase its commitment in this area.”

    2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source

21. “We may say that Timor-Leste is at a critical juncture on the path to becoming a prosperous, responsible nation. In particular, the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for the first half of 2012 will be of great importance. We look forward to seeing transparent and democratic elections conducted proudly by the Timorese people. To achieve that goal, it is critically important to have not only adequate logistical and administrative capacity but also adequate security. In order to achieve the successful conduct of the elections, Japan stands ready to assist Timor-Leste, working with UNMIT in the area of electoral support, as required and requested. We highly commend the national police's successful resumption of policing responsibility in most districts.”

    2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source

22. “I would like to begin by extending a very warm welcome to His Excellency Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao of Timor- Leste, as well as to thank him for his statement. I would also like express our appreciation to Ms. Ameerah Haq for her briefing to the Council in her capacity as Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Japan highly commends the po sitive developments in Timor-Leste in the past year. As the Secretary-General's report (S/2011/32) states, the situation remains calm, almost all internally displaced persons have returned to their home towns and, most significant, the Government has made notable progress in the area of security sector reform, by passing relevant laws well in advance of receiving the support of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor- Leste (UNMIT) for its comprehensive review.”

    2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source

23. “With that in mind, Japan intends to add approximately $13 million to the Peacebuilding Fund. We hope to utilize the Fund to more effectively fill the gap between peacekeeping and peacebuilding. We urge other countries to contribute to the Fund as well. In conclusion, let me reiterate Japan's appreciation for the holding of today's meeting focused on institution-building, which is a fundamental element of the peacebuilding process. Japan will continue to contribute actively in this field, including through exploring the expanded utility of the PBC.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

24. “Liberia could serve as a test case in that regard when determining whether we can arrive at a successful exit for peacekeeping mission in order to handover to peacebuilding partners. We also heard from the representative of Timor-Leste today that his country needs a smooth transition from peacekeeping to assistance from development partners. In that context, it is worthwhile to consider placing a country on the agenda of the PBC in order to provide more effective international support in the transition phase. The PBC could increase the number of countries on its agenda and seek to determine the best strategies to assist post- conflict countries based on lessons learned. Thirdly, the PBC is also a valuable forum for raising international awareness and mobilizing resources.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

25. “First, the PBC has been holding consultations on some countries on the agenda more frequently than the Security Council itself, including with the participation of the countries concerned and international organizations. Building a stronger link between the deliberations at the two bodies will contribute to providing solutions to various peacebuilding issues. Last year, Japan facilitated the holding of an informal dialogue of the Council with the PBC. The Security Council should consider holding such informal dialogues on a more regular basis, which will also contribute to better relationships with host countries. Secondly, the PBC can be used as a forum for discussing exit strategies for peacekeeping missions.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

26. “Thirdly, as the mechanism for partnership in peacebuilding is complex and involves various stakeholders, the Security Council must promote strong leadership on the ground to enable United Nations representatives and the Government concerned to work together towards solutions, taking into account the specificity of the situation. We also hope that the Secretary-General will appoint strong special representatives, giving particular consideration to women candidates. We hope that Member States will cooperate in submitting appropriate nominees. Concerning the PBC, the Security Council should tap further into its potential. We believe that will contribute significantly to the Council's decision- making process.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

27. “Based on our own experience in reconstruction, valuing national ownership is the primary principle of our development assistance. In that context, discussion on the role of the Security Council in promoting institution-building is relevant. I would like to offer three points from Japan's perspective. First, the Security Council should utilize the PBC more proactively. I shall return to this issue later. Secondly, there is a global shortage of civilian capacity for institution-building. There is therefore an urgent need for fostering such capacity. In order to facilitate the training for and the expeditious deployment of such capability, we believe that the Security Council must review and implement the conclusions of the upcoming report by Mr. Guehenno in a timely manner.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

28. “At the outset, Japan extends its congratulations to Bosnia and Herzegovina on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. Japan convened an open debate on peacebuilding at the Council last April (see S/PV.6299). We are thus heartened by the holding of this meeting, which serves to highlight the success of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a country that has experienced the post-conflict peacebuilding process, as well as to provide encouragement for others currently undergoing that process. We also appreciate the briefings by the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Jose Luis Guterres of Timor-Leste and Ambassador Wittig of Germany, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). Japan attaches a great importance to institution- building.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

29. “It is important that the international community, including Japan, not only provide the necessary funding to the Afghan peace and reintegration programme but also concrete ideas and advice for development projects. Having entered a new phase in the transition to Afghan responsibility, UNAMA is now playing an increasingly significant role in support of the Afghan Government and people. The coordinating role of UNAMA is important for progress in the Kabul process. We highly appreciate the tireless efforts of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Staffan de Mistura. We will continue to cooperate with him and with UNAMA. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that even after we leave the Security Council, Japan's contribution to Afghanistan will remain unchanged.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

30. “At the successful Kabul Conference in July, important progress was made towards the country's development when the Afghan leadership presented its national priority programme, to which the international community committed to align its assistance. Improving governance in Afghanistan is essential for the future development of the country. In that regard, it is of critical importance that the Afghan Government tackles corruption. We welcome the inauguration of the High Peace Council. It is important that the Afghan peace and reintegration programme - created at the Kabul Conference - is steadily implemented by the Afghan Government in order to achieve tangible results and further progress in the reintegration process, which must be led by the Afghan Government with support from the international community.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

31. “The Japanese Diet recently passed a supplementary budget to provide $540 million in assistance as part of a package worth up to $5 billion over five years. Japan is providing assistance for the salaries and equipment of the Afghan National Police. In addition, we plan to cooperate with Turkey in the training of police and we will enhance our contribution to the Afghan National Army trust fund. It is our sincere desire to contribute to strengthening the security capability of the Afghan Government. In that regard, Japan has been positively considering the possibility of sending medical and sanitation personnel of the Self-defence Force for medic education and the training of the Afghan National Army.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

32. “We also hope that the Afghan Government will make the utmost efforts for longer-term electoral reform to initiate a freer and more transparent electoral system through strong support from UNAMA and the international community. The Japanese Government welcomes the significant achievement of the NATO Summit in Lisbon in November. It was an important step that NATO allies and partners confirmed their commitment to creating conditions that would enable Afghan forces to take the lead for security in the country by the end of 2014. Japan is determined to provide assistance for strengthening the capacity of the Afghan National Security Forces by fully cooperating and coordinating its work with UNAMA and other international donors.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

33. “Japan welcomes the certification of the final results of the election for new members of the Afghan Parliament through an election process managed by Afghans themselves, although we recognize that the recent report (S/2010/630) of the Secretary-General indicates that there was widespread fraud and irregularities. We praise Afghan citizens for participating in the elections so that they themselves could decide their own future. We also pay tribute to the Afghan authorities concerned, including the Independent Electoral Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission. We expect the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan to proceed smoothly under the newly elected Parliament.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

34. “I would first like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Staffan de Mistura for his very comprehensive and informative briefing. I would also like to express my gratitude to the men and women of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), who have demonstrated a deep commitment to this very difficult mission. Of course, I also value the presence and statement of our friend Ambassador Tanin. At the outset, I wish to express my deep sadness on the loss of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, the United States Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan. His life-long dedication to the international community will be remembered. I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to his family.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

35. “Bearing in mind the lofty mission of the mechanism, Japan will cooperate in the implementation of this resolution to the best of its ability, in accordance with the spirit of internationally established principles on criminal matters and within the framework of our Constitution. Finally, we would like to call upon the Tribunals to complete their work expeditiously. We also call on all States and organizations concerned to continue their cooperation for the realization of a smooth transition to the mechanism, so that we may continue to move forward without any delay in our fight against impunity.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6463 (2010) · source

36. “At the outset, I would like to express Japan's sincere appreciation for the tremendous efforts by Austria, in its capacity as Chair of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, which have crystallized into the resolution we have just adopted on the residual mechanism. The establishment of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda was the manifestation of the full determination of the international community not to tolerate impunity. The Tribunals have contributed significantly to the furtherance of international criminal justice. Today, we, the members of the Security Council, have decided to establish the residual mechanism, the extremely important organ that will take over essential functions and maintain the legacies of the Tribunals.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6463 (2010) · source

37. “to enhance the security situation in Somalia, thereby paving the way for the Transitional Federal Government to advance the political process. We stand ready to remain involved in the process in the future.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6461 (2010) · source

38. “Japan welcomes the adoption of resolution 1964 (2010). Paragraph 3 of the resolution states that the Security Council notes the recommendations on Somalia of the African Union and that the Council underlines its intention to review the situation for further decisions on the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) beyond what has been decided today. We commend Uganda and Burundi for their sacrifice for and contribution to Somalia through AMISOM, and we recognize the importance of supporting their activities. As one of the sponsors of the resolution, we sincerely hope that the Council will continue with consultations on how to provide predictable support to AMISOM. We believe that such support will help AMISOM.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6461 (2010) · source

39. “Enhancing transparency, efficiency and interaction with non-Council members benefits Security Council members and non-Members alike. I hope that the Informal Working Group will continue its effort in these areas in the coming years. Japan recently finished printing the successor to the so called "Blue Book". The new Book includes document S/2010/507 and other useful documents. We hope it will be a user-friendly guide to the working methods of the Council. We will make them available to all missions. I have brought a few copies here today, and hope that anyone who is interested will take one on his or her way out.”

    2010-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6457 (2010) · source

40. “The Security Council held an open debate on its working methods in April of this year under Japan's presidency (see S/PV.6300). Thirty-eight non-members participated, and statements were made on behalf of many regional groups. We believe that it was a constructive discussion. We hope the Council will periodically hold such Open Debates. Taking note of the views expressed by Member States during the open debate, the Informal Working Group worked to revise presidential note S/2010/507 and the new note (S/2010/507) was adopted by the Council on 27 July. In the new note, new measures to enhance the Council's interaction with non-members and other relevant entities are of particular significance. The informal dialogue is a useful tool in this regard.”

    2010-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6457 (2010) · source

41. “Allow me now to say a few words in my capacity as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions. I would like to thank all members for their cooperation and constructive input. The Informal Working Group initially worked on improving the implementation of previously agreed measures to improve the working methods of the Council, including presidential note S/2006/507 of 2006. The Informal Working Group focused on such issues as the Council's interaction with non-members and other entities, including the Peacebuilding Commission; enhancing dialogue with troop- and police-contributing countries; the format of Council meetings; Security Council missions; and the timing of the issuance of reports of the Secretary-General.”

    2010-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6457 (2010) · source

42. “The second suggestion was to facilitate regular reporting on critical gaps affecting mandate implementation and to find ways to address them. The third was to build common ground on early 10-70084 peacebuilding tasks in a peacekeeping context in order to prepare for transitions and exits. We feel that there remains a lot to be done, and the Working Group can be a facilitating vehicle to generate practical solutions. Japan hopes that the Working Group can take these suggestions into consideration in its future discussions. We wish the next Chair every success. Japan will be leaving the Council, but will continue to be committed to all of these issues and stands ready to continue working with the Council members as well as other stakeholders.”

    2010-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6457 (2010) · source

43. “The interactive dialogue among a wide range of stakeholders at meetings has served to enhance transparency and accountability in the work of the Council. It also provided opportunities to create some common ground to meet various challenges. The report included three suggestions for the way Forward. The first was to further encourage inclusive dialogue among relevant stakeholders, especially in the context of the establishment, renewal or modification of the mandate of a peacekeeping operation. In our view, this is vital to ensuring the implementation of mandates. We hope that the current good practices, including the use of the diagram produced by the Working Group for scheduling a monthly programme of work, will continue.”

    2010-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6457 (2010) · source

44. “Japan's commitment to the Working Group has been consistent. The overarching theme of the Working Group during Japan's chairmanship was how to fill the gaps that between Security Council mandates and actual implementation on the ground. As we all know, we are faced with the challenges of historically high levels of deployment and increased complexity of mission mandates. This requires a renewed effort to minimize capability gaps, manage resource constraints, expand the contributor base and strengthen cooperation with other actors within and beyond the United Nations system. As stated in the last report, the most important contribution of the Working Group has been in bringing Council members closer to major troop- and police-contributing countries and, of course, the Secretariat.”

    2010-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6457 (2010) · source

45. “I thank you, Madame President, for the opportunity to give my Views on the subsidiary bodies that I have chaired. I shall try to be brief in order to promote the effectiveness of the Security Council. I briefed the Council in my capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) earlier this month. Therefore, I should like to say a few words on the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations and the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. First, it gives me great pleasure to address the Council in my capacity as Chair of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations. During the past two years, the Group issued four reports. I wish to thank all members of the Council for their constructive contribution to and cooperation with the activities of the Working Group.”

    2010-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6457 (2010) · source

46. “Finally, in the two years that Japan has served its present term as a non-permanent member, the Security Council has adopted more resolutions and presidential statements on issues relating to women and children in conflict than it had in the past. We welcome this trend as a clear sign of the commitment of the Council to addressing these issues. There are, however, many challenges that must be faced in translating this commitment into tangible results on the ground. For its part, Japan will continue to contribute to efforts to promote progress on the issue of women and peace and security from the perspective of human security.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source

47. “Engaging all stakeholders - including national institutions, humanitarian actors and civil society - in the process of such analysis would contribute to the prevention of sexual violence. One of the lessons learned from the mass rape in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in July and August this year is the need for communication between United Nations missions and the local community. I would like to stress that such communication could also provide early warning of imminent problems. The set of indicators for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) will likewise be an important tool for providing early warning of sexual violence, and we hope that they will be operational at the earliest possible date. We also look forward to seeing an early warning matrix of risk factors developed by Special Representative Wallstrom.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source

48. “It is also vital to strengthen the comprehensive response that is the responsibility of United Nations peacekeeping missions. We expect more women's protection advisors to be designated in the missions. And we welcome the Secretary-General's efforts to provide peacekeepers with clearer guidance, in line with good practice, regarding the response to sexual violence. In general, the Security Council needs to further strengthen the comprehensive response of peacekeeping missions through its country-specific resolutions. Thirdly, sexual violence is never a by-product of conflict and it can be prevented. As the Secretary- General's report underlines, we need to focus not only on collecting timely and reliable information, but also on analysis of trends and patterns of sexual violence.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source

49. “Under international law and the resolutions of the Security Council, it is the responsibility of the Government and army of a country in conflict to protect their people. To that end, the rule of law should be established by promoting security sector reform and enhancing the capacity of the judicial system and law enforcement. Japan therefore welcomes the preparations being made by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Wallstrorn to rapidly deploy a team of experts to assist national authorities in strengthening the rule of law. It is critical to protect women from all forms of violence and to empower them within their society. For this reason, Japan has decided to make a contribution of $4.5 million to UN Women for its project in Afghanistan.”

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50. “As most here know, a number of child soldiers have been released in the five years since the establishment of the monitoring and reporting mechanism on children and armed conflict under resolution 1612 (2005). Monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements to be established under today's resolution should build on that good practice. We expect that the arrangements and the mechanism will work synergistically with each other and will strengthen the response of the entire United Nations system to the challenge of how to protect women and children from sexual violence in conflict. Secondly, a comprehensive approach is key, and it can be undertaken when the actors involved are proactive and engage in greater cooperation with each other.”

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