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  1. “We also commend Special Representative Wallstrom for her vigorous efforts to confront sexual violence, such as the four country visits she has made in the past eight months, including two to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. First of all, Japan supports the recent report of the Secretary-General (S/ 20 1 0/ 604), including its recommendations to strengthen efforts to end impunity with regard to sexual violence as a tactic of war and terror. Among those recommendations, we strongly support the establishment of monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements and the listing of perpetrators in an annex to the Secretary-General's annual reports, which are essential tools that the Security Council can use to take action, including targeted measures, against perpetrators.”

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

  2. “At the outset, I would like to express my gratitude to you, Madame President, for representing the United States and for the strong initiatives you have continued to take to combat sexual violence in armed conflict - initiatives that have now produced another action-oriented resolution, one which Japan has gladly co-sponsored. I thank the Secretary-General, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations and United Nations Military Adviser for their insightful briefings. We are encouraged by the Secretary-General's clear commitment and leadership in that area.”

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

  3. “Concerning Darfur, Japan reiterates its call for Darfuri armed groups, such as the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) and the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) Abdul Wahid faction, to participate in the negotiations under the auspices of the Doha peace process and engage constructively on behalf of the people of Darfur. We are concerned by recent incidents, which have generated further displacement of internally displaced persons. It is our hope that that will not affect North-South relations. The security situation in Darfur and along the border are matters of great concern. We encourage UNMIS and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur to maintain their firm commitment to the protection of civilians.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source

  4. “Japan welcomes the intensive high-level consultations between the CPA parties to discuss the Abyei issue and other post-referendum issues, including citizenship and natural resources. We urge both parties to accelerate those discussions in order to resolve pending issues. It is essential to maintain the good relationship between North and South beyond the interim period of the CPA in order to uphold stability in the Sudan. To that end, the international community should continue to assist both parties. For its part, Japan has decided to make a new disbursement of approximately $70 million for humanitarian assistance.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source

  5. “To alleviate possible concerns and anxiety among the people in the South, the population should be informed in advance regarding the entire process and expected time period between voting, counting and announcement of the final results. It is also advisable that the Panel on the Referenda consult beforehand with the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission (SSRC), the CPA parties, President Mbeki, the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) and other referendum observers concerning arrangements after the voting has been completed. Japan is ready to assist in the conduct of a free and fair referendum by dispatching its referendum monitors at the end of this month.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source

  6. “We also highly value the commitments by the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) parties to conduct the Southern Sudan referendum on 9 January next year as planned and to respect its results regardless of the outcome. The international community is closely watching developments in the Sudan. However, the most important element is political will and commitment on the part of the parties concerned, and I trust that the Sudanese parties can and will maintain their roles in that regard. It is encouraging that the African Union (AU) and subregional organizations are making significant contributions as well. Japan also appreciates the work of President Mkapa and President Mbeki, Chair of the AU High- Level Implementation Panel, in support of the efforts of the CPA parties.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source

  7. “I would like to thank His Excellency President Mkapa, Chair of the Secretary- General's Panel on the Referenda in the Sudan, and Under-Secretary-General Le Roy for their insightful briefings. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the Honourable Mutrif Siddiq, State Minister for Humanitarian Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan, and the Honourable Pagan Amum, Minister of Peace and Comprehensive Peace Agreement Implementation of the Government of Southern Sudan, for their statements. Japan, at the outset, welcomes the fact that the registration process for the Southern Sudan referendum was concluded peacefully in the country.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source

  8. “Such an active role played by the Committee will strengthen not only its visibility but also its legitimacy in the long run.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  9. “Last but not least, I would like to emphasize that the strong support of Member States is of critical importance to the Committee in carrying out its work. I have benefited greatly from the cooperation extended by many Member States. More can be done by the Committee, in my View, to gain even stronger support from Member States. One effective tool that the Committee can use in the future is to hold regular briefings to the Member States. This can be complemented by the active engagement of the Panel of Experts in outreach activities. The Panel can also support the work of the Committee and its Chair by joining open briefings. It is essential for the Committee to actively seek the support of Member States in carrying out its mandate.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  10. “I would like to take this opportunity to remind and request the Member States to submit the reports required under all relevant resolutions. In other Committees, I understand that analysis of submitted implementation reports have helped them to better understand approaches taken by Member States in carrying out their obligations, and also to identify challenges and difficulties Member States are faced with. It is therefore important and necessary for the Committee, with the assistance of the Panel of Experts, to analyse the content of reports. In doing so, the Committee can provide better guidance to the Member States in submitting their reports and additional information, and also in identifying any vulnerabilities in fulfilling obligations under the resolutions.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  11. “As Chair, I have tried to respond to their sincerity by expeditiously issuing acknowledgement letters so as to express the strong interest of the Committee in cooperating with their investigations. Speedy and reliable communication between the Committee and reporting States constitutes a crucial element of fulfilling the mandate of the resolutions. In future cases, the Committee should establish a means for the Committee and the Panel to share information with relevant parties in those cases and to closely coordinate with them. National implementation reports submitted by Member States provide factual foundations for the Committee to understand the situation surrounding the implementation of the resolutions. It is therefore quite unfortunate that the number of submissions remains quite low.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  12. “Against that backdrop, I have stressed the importance of ensuring transparency and sharing information with Member States. We can now find on the website of the 1737 Committee such relevant documents as the fact sheet, which explains the respective roles of the Committee and the Panel, as well as the hand-out describing the obligations of Member States under relevant resolutions. I hope that Member States have found such early dissemination of information helpful. A number of Member States reported promptly upon identifying Violation cases under their jurisdiction. These actions demonstrate their strong commitment to 10-68565 carrying out their responsibilities under the resolutions.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  13. “As the role of the Panel is to assist the work of the Committee from an independent point of view, ensuring an appropriate environment for the Panel will serve in the best and long-term interests of the Committee. The Committee and the Panel will also need to jointly implement the programme of work that was adopted on 23 July. As such, the Committee and the Panel of Experts should work in a coordinated fashion. It cannot be overemphasized that the most important work of the Committee is to ensure the full implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions. This can be done only as long as all Member States are fully informed of the work of the Committee and the Panel, as well as their respective roles in fulfilling the obligations of these resolutions.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  14. “Since this is the last 90-day report I shall deliver to the Council in my capacity as Chairman of the Committee, on my behalf and on behalf of my predecessor, Ambassador Takasu, I thank the members of the Committee for their cooperation. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to share my personal observations on the activities of the 1737 Committee during Japan's term in the Security Council, since my mandate will come to end as of 31 December. The most important event over the past two years concerning the 1737 Committee was the adoption of resolution 1929 (2010). Pursuant to this resolution, the Panel of Experts was established, and its activities have begun very recently.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  15. “Finally, the Committee is aware of a de-listing request, submitted through the focal point process outlined in the annex to resolution 1730 (2006), concerning another listed entity and will be addressing this request in accordance with the same resolution. Allow me to conclude by noting the important work that lies ahead of the Committee, including the consideration of the forthcoming interim report of the Panel of Experts as well as the conduct of a 10-68565 comprehensive review of the implementation reports submitted by Member States under the four resolutions. Thus far, the Committee has received 92 reports under resolution 1737 (2006), 79 reports under resolution 1747 (2007), 68 reports under resolution 1803 (2008), and 45 reports under resolution 1929 (2010).”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  16. “The Committee considered and approved a request submitted by a Member State for an exception to the assets freeze, to the benefit of a listed entity, under subparagraph 13 (b) of resolution 1737 (2006). In addition, the Committee received three notifications from two Member States in connection with the receipt and/or unfreezing of funds in order to make payments due under contracts entered into prior to the listing of two entities, pursuant to paragraph 15 of the same resolution. The Committee also responded to two written queries on the assets freeze measure and on an entity designated as subject to this measure.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  17. “It is a matter of grave concern that the apparent pattern of sanctions violations involving prohibited arms transfers from Iran, first highlighted publicly by the Committee a year ago, is continuing. In accordance with its work programme, on 1 November the Committee approved a hand-out describing implementation by States of resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1929 (2010); and on 15 November, a fact sheet explaining the respective roles of the Committee and the Panel of Experts in investigating and responding to reported sanctions violations. It is hoped that these two documents, which were subsequently dispatched to all Member States under cover of a note verbale and are also available on the Committee's website, will assist Member States in meeting their responsibilities.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  18. “The Committee responded, inter alia, by recommending that the Member State retain and store the seized containers until the Committee had concluded its consideration of the matter, and encouraged the Member State to invite 2 the Panel of Experts, as appropriate, to visit and inspect the seized containers. In the second case, a Member State informed the Committee that, at one of its harbours, its customs and border authorities had inspected and seized a container onboard the vessel MS Finland, originating from Iran and destined for the Syrian Arab Republic, which contained, a high-potential explosive known as T4 or RDX. Further investigations were being carried out by the Member State. As in the first case, the Committee dispatched a response with appropriate guidance to this State.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  19. “During the reporting period, the Committee received communications from two Member States, which reported two separate incidents of violations of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007), which imposes a ban on the export and procurement of all arms and related materiel from the Islamic Republic of Iran. In the first case, a Member State informed the Committee that, at one of its wharfs, its security authority had inspected and seized 13 shipping containers of illegal arms reportedly originating from Iran, and that a comprehensive report on the results of its investigations would be forthcoming.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  20. “I would like to deliver to the Security Council the sixteenth 90-day report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), in accordance with paragraph 18 (h) of resolution 1737 (2006). The report covers the period from 16 September to 9 December 2010, during which time the Committee held no meetings but conducted its work using the silent procedure. I would like to begin by noting that, on 5 November 2010, in consultation with the Committee, the Secretary-General appointed the Panel of Experts established under paragraph 29 of resolution 1929 (2010). The Committee welcomes this development and is scheduled to hold informal consultations with the members of the Panel today.”

    2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source

  21. “As a proponent of the policy of human security, Japan continues to support the activities of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other institutions to promote peaceful multi-ethnic coexistence and sustainable development through various frameworks.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  22. “It is also important that free and fair elections be held with the participation of all eligible residents, including minorities. We commend Kosovo's efforts to improve its State capacity. As previous speakers have noted, one example of this is the handover of responsibility from KFOR to the Kosovo Police for the protection of some Serbian Orthodox monasteries, as the Secretary- General's report states. As for the humanitarian situation, including the return of internally displaced persons and refugees, we are particularly concerned about the stagnancy in the process of reintegration of minority returnees.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  23. “We hope that a direct dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade will follow, addressing issues that affect the everyday lives of all the people in the communities of Kosovo. It is equally important that the dialogue should build confidence and contribute to rapprochement between Pristina and Belgrade. As the Secretary-General aptly states in his report, this dialogue will "open a new phase" (5/2010/562, para. 5 D. We expect that the European Union will facilitate the dialogue so that the entire region can be stabilized irreversibly through its path to integration with Europe. We hope that the recent political ferment in Kosovo will not delay the launch of the dialogue. We also hope that the new administration will be established very soon.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  24. “I thank Special Representative Lamberto Zannier for his comprehensive briefing. Of course, I would like to join previous speakers in extending a warm welcome to Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremie of Serbia and Acting Foreign Minister Vlora Citaku of Kosovo. Japan highly values the contributions of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to ensuring the stability of Kosovo and the Western Balkan region as a whole. Japan welcomes the adoption by consensus of General Assembly resolution 64/298 regarding the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice of 22 July. We appreciate the flexibility shown by all concerned parties towards its adoption.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  25. “Japan has continued to stand by the Timorese people since the outset of their nation- building endeavour, and I promise that we will continue to do so.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  26. “Haq has agreed with the President of Timor-Leste to establish a high-level forum involving the United Nations and the Government of Timor-Leste to discuss at regular intervals plans for the Mission's withdrawal. Japan will support this forum and is ready to contribute to the process at any time. In that respect, Japan considers that discussion of the next extension of UNMIT's mandate in February will be of utmost importance. In that connection, we believe that the Security Council mission to Timor- Leste planned for the end of November will provide a good basis, not only for the members of the Council, but also for UNMIT and the Timor-Leste Government as well, to consider the Mission's exit strategy. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Japan's continued commitment to support post-conflict efforts in Timor-Leste.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  27. “It is very gratifying to see that UNMIT enjoys a reputation as one of the most successful United Nations peacekeeping missions. Japan is honoured to have dispatched two officials to Timor-Leste as military liaison officers in support of UNMIT. Japan commends the variety of services that UNMIT and the International Stabilisation Force now provide, which range from security responsibilities to emergency helicopter transportation. At the same time, such services will not be extended indefinitely. It is not too early to discuss who will provide such services after UNMIT's scheduled withdrawal in 2012. In this connection it is encouraging that Ms.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  28. “Based on our own experience, we believe that local security is best sustained through cooperation and trust between the local populace and police. Adequate logistics and management capability are indispensable for the police to work efficiently and effectively. Attention should also be paid to current gaps in the Mission's activities. In that regard, Japan plans to take up this issue in its capacity as chair of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations at its meeting on 22 October, with the participation of various troop- contributing countries, police-contributing countries and other stakeholders, such as major financial contributors and members of the international core group for Timor-Leste.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  29. “We are determined to extend the same level of support to his successor, Mr. Shigeru Mochida, in carrying out his duties in Timor-Leste at this critical juncture. It should be noted that the most difficult phase still awaits us in completing the resumption process. It is quite regrettable that there remain many uncertified police officers in Dili district, which stands as one of the biggest obstacles to the efforts of the PNTL to assume primary policing responsibility in Dili. While reaffirming the importance of the mutually agreed criteria-based approach to the resumption process, Japan encourages the Government of Timor-Leste to address this issue as early as possible. At the same time, Japan would like to reiterate the importance of community policing, as referred to in Council resolution 1912 (2010).”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  30. “I would like first of all to thank Special Representative Haq for her very comprehensive and encouraging briefing today. I would also like to thank the representative of the Government of Timor-Leste, Ambassador Borges, for her statement. Over the past year, we have seen positive developments in Timor-Leste. The resumption of policing responsibility has been successfully concluded in 10 of 13 districts. In the districts where the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL) has assumed policing duties, the situation remains calm and stable. In this regard, allow me to recall the dedicated work of the late Mr. Takahisa Kawakami, former Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Security Sector Support and Rule of Law of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor- Leste (UNMIT).”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  31. “We strongly support the work of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon to fully implement resolution 1701 (2006) and maintaining calm in its area of operation. We also firmly support the work of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, which is an independent and international judicial entity. The Tribunal should continue to carry out its mandate without any interference; that will contribute to ending impunity. Japan will continue to make every effort to help the parties achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

  32. “Japan will continue to extend assistance and help build capacity for the Palestinian people and institutions for the Palestinian State. I thank Mr. Fernandez-Taranco for mentioning our "corridor for peace and prosperity" project, which we are actively pursuing. With regard to Gaza, we continue to call for the full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009). We also call for Palestinian reconciliation and support the efforts of Egypt in that regard. With regard to Lebanon, we reaffirm our support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of Lebanon and the full implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions. We are alarmed by some of the statements made in Lebanon about the present situation, and we call on all parties to act responsibly.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

  33. “Japan urges Israel not to implement this new construction plan and to extend the moratorium on settlement activities. Both parties must carry out their obligations and commitments under the Road Map. We reiterate our call on the Israeli Government to freeze all settlement activities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. No actions should be taken that could prejudge the final status negotiations. At the same time, we call upon the Palestinian Authority to continue its efforts to improve security and fulfil its commitment to cease violence and work against incitement. The negotiations should achieve a two-State solution by ending the occupation of those territories, including East Jerusalem, occupied since 1967. Japan supports the plan of the Palestinian Authority to build a Palestinian State within 24 months.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

  34. “At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his comprehensive briefing. I would also like to thank Ambassador Mansour and Ambassador Reuben for their respective statements. As we have repeatedly stated, the only way to achieve durable peace in the Middle East is through sincere negotiations in good faith between the parties concerned. We strongly encourage both parties to resume the direct negotiations that started at the beginning of September. We support the United States effort to resume the negotiations and achieve a negotiated settlement. Japan is disappointed that the Israeli moratorium on settlement activities was not extended and that Israel approved bidding for construction of housing units in East Jerusalem.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

  35. “Japan will actively contribute to the activities of UN Women while continuing to support the enhancement of women's participation in peacebuilding, including, inter alia, through the economic empowerment of women in post-conflict situations from the perspective of human security.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  36. “In that connection, the Council should conduct a substantive review of the implementation of the action plan and its peacebuilding agenda in order to further mainstream the issue of women and peace and security in the Council's overall agenda over the next decade. Japan very much expects that the newly established United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) will play an important role through the implementation of both policies and programmes. The agenda regarding women and peace and security, including women's participation in peacebuilding, should be addressed by coordinating the relevant United Nations activities effectively and efficiently.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  37. “Japan hopes that deepened substantive discussions between the two organs will lead to a better United Nations impact on the ground. In that regard, Japan proposes to explore the possibility of holding such an informal dialogue before the end of this year in an appropriate manner. Japan welcomes the Secretary-General's report on women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466). We expect that the Secretary-General will steadfastly implement the action plan for gender- responsive peacebuilding to which he committed in the report, as part of his comprehensive agenda to improve United Nations peacebuilding efforts. The Security Council will commemorate the tenth anniversary of its landmark resolution 1325 (2000) later this month.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  38. “Japan is ready to take an active part in the discussion of the PBC review, taking into account the report submitted by the three co-facilitators, from Mexico, Ireland and South Africa (S/2010/393, annex). Finally, with regard to the transition process, I would like to stress the importance of strengthening the PBC's advisory function vis-a-vis the Security Council. In a recent note by the Council President on working methods (S/2010/507), the Council expressed its intention to invite, as appropriate, the Chairs of the country-specific configurations of the PBC to participate in formal meetings of the Council at which the situation concerning the country in question is considered, or on a case-by-case basis, for an exchange of views in an informal dialogue.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  39. “In that regard, Japan calls upon the Secretariat to complete the reviews in the remaining sectors of the six key peacebuilding sectors, in particular the areas of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform, as early as possible. Based on the outcome of the reviews, we should embark upon establishing a better coordinated system to increase the effectiveness of United Nations support on the ground. Thirdly, since its establishment in 2005, the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) has made steady progress, but we believe the Commission should further develop its functions. First and foremost, it is essential that the PBC identify peacebuilding priorities in a timely manner through consultation with post-conflict countries and facilitate the necessary support from the international community, as appropriate.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  40. “Among other things, Japan would like to highlight the following three points, with a view to filling in gaps in the process of transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. First, in the light of the utmost importance of national capacity development, more robust action is needed in mainstreaming it as a system-wide priority and in integrating short-term interventions into longer- term strategies for peacebuilding. As shown in dire cases such as Timor-Leste and Liberia, exit strategies rely on national security capabilities. Secondly, Japan stresses the need for the United Nations system as a whole to clarify the division of roles for engaging in post-conflict peacebuilding.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  41. “I would like to thank the Secretary-General and Mr. Wittig, Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Permanent Representative of Germany, for their respective briefings on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict and on women's participation in peacebuilding. Japan also appreciates the President's initiative to convene this very important debate on post-conflict peacebuilding following the ministerial- 1evel discussion in April and the Security Council summit held last month (see S/PV.6389). Japan welcomes the report of the Secretary- General (S/2010/386) on the implementation of the agenda outlined in his 2009 report (S/2009/304). His observations are all certainly relevant. We look forward to further progress on all priority items set forth.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  42. “Japan will actively contribute to the activities of UN Women while continuing to support the enhancement of women's participation in peacebuilding, including, inter alia, through the economic empowerment of women in post-conflict situations from the perspective of human security.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  43. “In that connection, the Council should conduct a substantive review of the implementation of the action plan and its peacebuilding agenda in order to further mainstream the issue of women and peace and security in the Council's overall agenda over the next decade. Japan very much expects that the newly established United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) will play an important role through the implementation of both policies and programmes. The agenda regarding women and peace and security, including women's participation in peacebuilding, should be addressed by coordinating the relevant United Nations activities effectively and efficiently.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  44. “Japan hopes that deepened substantive discussions between the two organs will lead to a better United Nations impact on the ground. In that regard, Japan proposes to explore the possibility of holding such an informal dialogue before the end of this year in an appropriate manner. Japan welcomes the Secretary-General's report on women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466). We expect that the Secretary-General will steadfastly implement the action plan for gender- responsive peacebuilding to which he committed in the report, as part of his comprehensive agenda to improve United Nations peacebuilding efforts. The Security Council will commemorate the tenth anniversary of its landmark resolution 1325 (2000) later this month.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  45. “Japan is ready to take an active part in the discussion of the PBC review, taking into account the report submitted by the three co-facilitators, from Mexico, Ireland and South Africa (S/2010/393, annex). Finally, with regard to the transition process, I would like to stress the importance of strengthening the PBC's advisory function vis-a-vis the Security Council. In a recent note by the Council President on working methods (S/2010/507), the Council expressed its intention to invite, as appropriate, the Chairs of the country-specific configurations of the PBC to participate in formal meetings of the Council at which the situation concerning the country in question is considered, or on a case-by-case basis, for an exchange of views in an informal dialogue.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  46. “In that regard, Japan calls upon the Secretariat to complete the reviews in the remaining sectors of the six key peacebuilding sectors, in particular the areas of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform, as early as possible. Based on the outcome of the reviews, we should embark upon establishing a better coordinated system to increase the effectiveness of United Nations support on the ground. Thirdly, since its establishment in 2005, the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) has made steady progress, but we believe the Commission should further develop its functions. First and foremost, it is essential that the PBC identify peacebuilding priorities in a timely manner through consultation with post-conflict countries and facilitate the necessary support from the international community, as appropriate.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  47. “Among other things, Japan would like to highlight the following three points, with a view to filling in gaps in the process of transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. First, in the light of the utmost importance of national capacity development, more robust action is needed in mainstreaming it as a system-wide priority and in integrating short-term interventions into longer- term strategies for peacebuilding. As shown in dire cases such as Timor-Leste and Liberia, exit strategies rely on national security capabilities. Secondly, Japan stresses the need for the United Nations system as a whole to clarify the division of roles for engaging in post-conflict peacebuilding.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  48. “I would like to thank the Secretary-General and Mr. Wittig, Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Permanent Representative of Germany, for their respective briefings on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict and on women's participation in peacebuilding. Japan also appreciates the President's initiative to convene this very important debate on post-conflict peacebuilding following the ministerial- 1evel discussion in April and the Security Council summit held last month (see S/PV.6389). Japan welcomes the report of the Secretary- General (S/2010/386) on the implementation of the agenda outlined in his 2009 report (S/2009/304). His observations are all certainly relevant. We look forward to further progress on all priority items set forth.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  49. “In addition, it is our hope that stability in Afghanistan will be realized through close cooperation with a number of regional institutions. We welcome the participation of UNAMA in a series of meetings between Afghanistan and regional agencies. In conclusion, let me reiterate Japan's continued support of UNAMA and, in particular, of the Special Representative to the Secretary-General, and reaffirm our commitment to assist in Afghanistan.”

    2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source

  50. “Last week, in his address to the General Assembly, the Japanese Prime Minister, Mr. Naoto Kan, emphasized that Japan's assistance will be provided in such a way that the people of Afghanistan will be able to perceive tangible improvements in their livelihoods. The Foreign Minister of Japan, Mr. Seiji Maehara, also explained Japan's assistance policies to Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul, present with us today. Japan's contribution has taken into consideration the priority areas of the Government, as I have mentioned, with approximately $5 billion to be disbursed over five years. 10-55499 Stability and reconstruction in Afghanistan cannot be achieved without the cooperation of those neighbouring countries that have close ties with it. In this context, Japan's has actively maintained a dialogue with Afghanistan's neighbours.”

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