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lines on the record: 114
first: 2008-12-09
most recent: 2010-05-19
sittings or episodes: 16
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“I thank you, Mr. President, for presiding over today's important debate on sexual violence in armed conflict. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for personally presenting his first report (S/2009/362) pursuant to resolution 1820 (2008). We also commend the invaluable efforts of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to collect the information and insights from many stakeholders that made this report possible. The unanimous adoption of resolution 1820 (2008) by the Security Council last year was a milestone because, through the agency of the Council, the international community recognized that sexual violence committed amidst armed conflict is a security issue.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“We hope that those political and operational issues will continue to be addressed in the Council towards the formulation of an enhanced strategy on peacekeeping operations. As Chair of the Working Group, Japan will continue its efforts to reinforce the work of the Council through in-depth consideration of those operational issues. We intend to resume the work of the Working Group this autumn, with a focus on the enhancement of cooperation with troop- and police- contributing countries, while also taking up other priority issues. Japan highly appreciates the efforts of the United Kingdom in the preparation of the draft presidential statement of the Security Council. We will actively engage in the follow-up of that presidential statement.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Although we have seen positive progress in that area, such as the enhancement of information gathering for the protection of civilians in the United Nations Observer Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the activities of peacekeeping training centres in Africa, many participants in the Working Group have pointed out the need to address the inadequacy of troop mobility, including the need for aerial assets, as well as the enhancement of communications. Those issues are also touched upon in the New Horizon non-paper. We would like to follow up those issues from various perspectives, including through the work of the Working Group, in conjunction with the efforts of the Secretariat.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“That is a good example of an occasion for the Council to hold meetings with troop- and police-contributing countries not only at the time of mandate renewal, but also when there are new developments in the field. Such interaction is particularly important for the early engagement of the TCCs and PCCs. We believe that this precedent should also be applied to the operation of other missions. Finally, the enhancement of troop capacity and assets and logistical support is indispensable in order for a complex mandate to be implemented successfully.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“First, as suggested in the New Horizon non-paper, we would consider it useful to create a so-called coalition group to support each peacekeeping mission. Our confidence in the utility of that approach is based on Japan's experience as a member of the core group on Timor-Leste. Garnering broad support among the countries concerned, including regional partners and donors, contributes greatly both to the actual operation of a mission and to supporting the political process. Such practices could be applied to other peacekeeping missions. Secondly, in May, the Council held a meeting with the troop- and police-contributing countries of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste on beginning the transfer of police authority.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“In the meetings, the Working Group was briefed by the Secretariat and sought first-hand feedback from the TCCs and PCCs on conditions on the ground. We take this opportunity to thank those countries that have shared their valuable experience and ideas with the Working Group. We reported the outcome of the meetings in the interim report of the Working Group that was submitted to the President of the Security Council at the end of last month. We plan to continue the discussion in the Working Group in order to begin efforts for the enhancement of cooperation with troop- and police-contributing countries and other stakeholders. In that regard, I would like to take this opportunity to touch upon the following two points.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“If some of those peacebuilding activities are to be carried out by other entities, we need to consider how peacekeeping missions can coordinate effectively with those activities. The further enhancement of the interaction between the Security Council and troop- and police- contributing countries is required to achieve more effective mission operations in the field. The Council's Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations was established to serve as a forum to strengthen cooperation with troop- and police-contributing countries and other stakeholders. As Chair of the Working Group, we have invited troop- and police- contributing countries and other stakeholders to three meetings this year to address gaps between mandates and their implementation.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“To that end, we consider it useful to establish the practice whereby the Council would periodically review, in an interactive manner, its policy on peacekeeping operations, based on briefings by the Under-Secretaries-General for Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support. Secondly, as my delegation pointed out in the recent open debate on post-conflict peacebuilding (see S/PV.6165), the Council needs to explore more precisely the extent to which the mandates of peacekeeping missions could be expanded to include such peacebuilding activities as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, the establishment of democratic governance and the rule of law, and capacity-building.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“We need to have an open mind in this discussion in order to achieve an outcome leading to more effective peacekeeping operations in the future. For this timely debate today, we would like to touch upon three areas in which enhancement is required: policy review of peacekeeping operations; cooperation with troop-contributing countries (TCCs) and police-contributing countries (PCCs); and troop capacity and assets. Regarding policy review by the Council, we would like to raise two points. First, it is important for the Council to have a comprehensive understanding of United Nations peacekeeping operations and to review them in a holistic manner.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“In spite of the harsh operational environments in which they are deployed, United Nations peacekeeping missions are making a difference by improving the lives of people in countries emerging from conflict. Their success notwithstanding, the entire system of peacekeeping operations is faced with various challenges, which must be addressed through a holistic approach. We welcome the ongoing efforts in this regard in various forums within the United Nations, including the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Secretariat, as well as those under way outside the United Nations system. We consider it imperative to formulate practical and concrete steps to address issues pertaining to peacekeeping as a whole.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Allow me to begin my statement, Mr. President, by congratulating you on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. I also express my appreciation to Ambassador Rugunda and his staff from the Ugandan mission for the excellent manner in which they conducted the work of the Security Council for the month of July. I would like to thank Mr. Le Roy, Ms. Malcorra and General Martin Luther Agwai for their very extensive briefings on peacekeeping operations. As they mentioned, United Nations peacekeeping operations have been among the most important tools for the Security Council in maintaining international peace and security.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“We fully support the Arab Peace Initiative, which can be a basis for a comprehensive peace in the region, and believe that all the Arab States can play a more active role in ameliorating the atmosphere surrounding the peace talks. We hope that they will take tangible steps towards that end. People in the region have seen various peace initiatives come and go. We must not let the people feel apathetic towards these renewed efforts. We should seize this opportunity as if it were our last. Japan is determined to help both parties reinvigorate the peace process. Ambassador Yutaka Iimura, the newly appointed Special Envoy of the Government of Japan for the Middle East peace process, will work with the parties to achieve a comprehensive peace in the region.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Building a viable economy for the Palestinians is an indispensable component of a future Palestinian State. Japan will continue to do as much as possible in that regard. We welcome and support the renewed and intensified efforts of the Obama Administration of the United States to achieve comprehensive peace in the region. The serious efforts of the United States are creating an opportunity, which we have not seen in some time, to realize the long-sought goal of achieving comprehensive peace among all parties in the region, including Syria and Lebanon. However, we cannot let the United States alone shoulder all of the responsibilities. The parties themselves, as well as the international community, must also shoulder their responsibilities if we are to achieve peace.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“We take note of the removal of some of the restrictions on movement and access in the West Bank by the Government of Prime Minister Netanyahu. We encourage the Israelis and the Palestinians to strengthen their security cooperation, which will enable further relaxation of restrictions on movement and access. Palestinian reconciliation is essential. We support Palestinian unity under the leadership of President Abbas and call on the Palestinians to work vigorously to achieve it. In this context, we hope that the Fatah Congress will be a success. We fully support Egypt's efforts and ask that any country in the region with influence cooperate in this endeavour. Japan has consistently provided assistance to the Palestinians since the Oslo Accord of 1993.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“We call on the Israelis to further cooperate with the international efforts in that regard by keeping the crossings open continuously to secure the smooth movement of the relevant people and goods. We also call on all parties to fully implement Security Council resolution 1860 (2009) to resolve the issues surrounding Gaza. To increase this momentum, Japan has been making efforts to alleviate the devastated humanitarian conditions. This month, we have decided to provide a total of $10 million in assistance, including food aid through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the World Food Programme and the project for prevention of infectious diseases through UNICEF.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Japan strongly supports a comprehensive solution on the basis of relevant Security Council resolutions including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1850 (2008), the Madrid principles, including land for peace, and the Road Map. In this regard, we reiterate our call on both the Israelis and the Palestinians to fulfil their obligations under the Road Map and refrain from any action that might prejudge the outcome of negotiations. We urge the Israelis to freeze their settlement activities, including so-called natural growth in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. In this regard, we are concerned about the project of the construction of Jewish residences in East Jerusalem. Improving the humanitarian conditions in Gaza continues to be an important priority.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“I would first like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's open debate on the situation in the Middle East. I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing. It has been six months since the conflict in Gaza. While there has not been any major outbreak of violence since then, neither has there been any political breakthrough towards lasting peace. We believe that the current situation of no peace, no war is not sustainable. We must do everything possible to realize real peace. We cannot overstate the importance of the two- State solution. This can only be achieved through negotiation, and violence has no place in the process.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“We also understand the necessity of strengthening UNAMA to meet such expectations among the people in Afghanistan as well as the international community. I take this opportunity to reaffirm Japan's unwavering support for the work of UNAMA.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Japan also has advanced its efforts based on this regional perspective, with undertakings including the hosting of the Pakistan donors conference in April and the launch of Japan-Iran Cooperation in Afghanistan announced in May. Before concluding, I would like to stress once again the important role of the United Nations in meeting all of these challenges. Expectations are high. We are anxious to see the concrete developments that the work of UNAMA is expected to bring about, while understanding, at the same time, that they cannot be achieved overnight. It was on the basis of such expectations that the Council asked in its resolution for benchmarks to be developed, and Japan appreciates the Secretary-General's efforts in this regard.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We have witnessed a growing recognition of the need to embrace a regional perspective, which we believe is of particular importance in order for the various initiatives in security, border control and development in Afghanistan to be effective. International assistance must be further coordinated with this approach in mind. The notion was reaffirmed at last week's G-8 meeting, which was also attended by Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. In this context, the initiatives of Afghanistan and its neighbours, including the Regional Economic Cooperation Conference, are encouraging. We also welcome recent international support initiatives such as the efforts of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Ankara Declaration process and the Dubai Process.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Besides its significance in the political process, the programme has contributed to improved security by producing tangible results in the dismantling of illegal armed groups and the collection of weapons, which Japan, as lead country in this area, acknowledges with satisfaction. It should also be noted that the development of acceptance of disbandment in the districts has made progress as well. It is Japan's intention to continue to assist Afghan efforts in this area, in ever-closer cooperation with UNAMA, in order to make certain that the progress in the disbandment process keeps pace with the capacity- building of the Afghan police force.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We support the steps to be taken by the Afghan Government and the international partners to ensure a secure electoral process. Japan has pledged its support for the recently proposed plan for an interim increase in police personnel. Our $300 million disbursement also includes assistance equivalent to the salary of the entire police force for half a year. Needless to say, the United Nations plays a significant role in the electoral process through technical and other assistance. We particularly support the efforts of the Special Representative to help ensure a fair campaign. It is encouraging that the guidelines issued by the Special Representative have been endorsed by a number of major candidates. In this electoral process, the candidates were screened for eligibility through the programme to disband illegal armed groups.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Let me reiterate that it is crucial that the elections be free, fair, inclusive and credible. The international community shares responsibility, and we welcome the statements on the elections issued in Istanbul and Trieste by the Afghanistan-Pakistan International Support Group. The newly formed Government must achieve legitimacy by being elected through credible elections, so that it can garner support domestically as well as in the international community. Japan intends to dispatch election observer teams to help ensure that these goals are met. For the elections to be credible, it must be assured that all candidates are able to campaign on a level playing field and that all those eligible to vote are permitted to exercise that right. Obviously, in this regard, security is the biggest challenge.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We also fully support the efforts of UNAMA to help identify priorities in reconstruction and development and to coordinate international assistance, such as the ongoing mapping process as part of agricultural assistance. We urge donor countries and organizations to cooperate with such initiatives of UNAMA, so that our assistance can be implemented more effectively. We are all aware of the significance of the upcoming presidential and provincial council elections. A huge responsibility lies on the shoulders of the Afghan people, who are responsible for the preparations for and conduct of the elections. We welcome the fact that the preparations have been brought forward thanks to the efforts of the Afghan authorities with the assistance of the international community.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“In that regard, I would like first of all to emphasize the importance of ownership on the part of the Government and people of Afghanistan. I believe that the efforts of the Afghan Government since last year in areas such as police and agricultural reform are to be applauded. We hope to see further progress made in governance and other key areas. I also wish to stress that, in those efforts, attention should continue to be focused on both the central and the local governments. Secondly, the importance of UNAMA's central coordinating role cannot be overstated. We are pleased to note that its cooperation with the International Security Assistance Force has increased.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Most notable of those was the Hague Conference, in which more than 80 countries and international organizations participated. Most recently, the Foreign Ministers of the G-8 gathered and had discussions with Afghanistan, Pakistan and other partners in Trieste, Italy, and pledged anew their steadfast support. Individual pledges to strengthen assistance have also been made, including through the expansion of the deployment of both troops and civilians. Japan, for its part, provided about $300 million in additional assistance in March and began the dispatch of its civilians to a Provincial Reconstruction Team in May. All those initiatives represent positive support for the efforts on the ground, and we welcome them. It is important that those commitments be implemented steadily and effectively and that they bring about actual progress.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“I also pay tribute to the his leadership and to the dedication of the United Nations Mission of Assistance in Afghanistan (UNAMA) staff, who are working under very difficult conditions. By adopting resolution 1868 (2009) in March, the Security Council reaffirmed the role of the United Nations in Afghanistan and renewed its support for the endeavours of the Afghan people to achieve towards a stable and prosperous future. I strongly hope that today's meeting will be an occasion for the Council to demonstrate solidarity in expressing its continued commitment to the country, as well as its support for the role of UNAMA. Since we met in this Chamber last March, the international commitment to Afghanistan has been reaffirmed on various occasions.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Since we know that today, Mr. President, marks the end of your tenure as Permanent Representative of Turkey and your long diplomatic career, allow me to take this opportunity to express, on behalf of my delegation, my heartfelt appreciation to you, Ambassador Ilkin, for your tireless efforts to make the work of the Council as productive and effective as possible. I am sure that we will all remember your achievements long in the future, and we will certainly miss you. At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, for his comprehensive and informative briefing on the situation in Afghanistan.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“Based on that fruitful discussion, we plan to prepare an interim report on the work of the Working Group for submission to the Council next month with the aim of contributing to improvements in operational aspects. I ask for the constructive engagement of the members of the Working Group in this regard. The various ongoing initiatives, including the Working Group, should be mutually reinforcing and should contribute to setting a new direction for improved United Nations peacekeeping and the accumulation of practical and realistic solutions. Japan will continue to be actively engaged in this endeavour as Chair of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations as well as in its activities as a Member State.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Japan, in its capacity as Chair of the Security Council's Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, will spare no effort to facilitate exchanges of views among all stakeholders in order to find workable solutions for current challenges. The Working Group has had four fruitful meetings so far this year, with the participation of troop- and police-contributing countries, countries contributing financially and other stakeholders, to discuss how to address gaps between the mandate and its implementation. In that connection, we sought firsthand feedback on conditions on the ground from the troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We should also pay sufficient attention to achieving a return to normal life for the local populace through the early recovery of socio-economic stability and thus alleviate any frustration that may be building among them. At the same time, the international community should strive to make accurate assessments of the developments on the ground and the work of the mission without exerting any pressure, in order to avoid arriving at premature decisions regarding the mandate and work of the mission. We should try to find realistic and practical ways to operate missions in spite of the complicated situation surrounding them. Today's timely debate contributes to our understanding of the challenges confronting peacekeeping activities.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Lastly, it is quite understandable that people in distress expect much from a United Nations mission tasked with mandates such as protection of civilians. However, gaps between expectations and implementation can quickly lead to disappointment and undermine the credibility of the United Nations. That in turn makes it more difficult to implement the assigned mandates. To avoid this spiral, it would be useful to establish a common understanding among relevant partners, including the local population, about the role of the peacekeepers on the ground through proactive communication and by establishing standard operating procedures governing the protection of civilians and how the United Nations mission coordinates with other humanitarian agencies and non-governmental organizations.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“For this reason, we concur with the Secretariat on the necessity of broadening the contributor base. To the same end, it is necessary that the international community further develop training programmes for the troops in a coordinated manner. Japan is working with peacekeeping operation training centres in Africa to build the capacity of African troops. Japan is also working with countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as shown in the third meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum's peacekeeping experts in Cambodia. That meeting was held from 24 to 26 June under the co-chairmanship of Cambodia and Japan, and the participants had a very fruitful discussion on ways and means for enhancing the regional capacity to participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Taking them into account lends the Council's work greater legitimacy and authority. It is also indispensable to hear the views of the major troop- and police-contributing countries, whose personnel can provide direct information on conditions in the field. Realistic evaluation of the situation in the field is key to the formulation of a realistic mandate. In this regard, tripartite cooperation among the Council, troop- contributing countries and the Secretariat, through more intensive information sharing and efforts to reach common understanding on the nature of operations, should be enhanced. Secondly, complex and robust peacekeeping mandates require troops that are more capable and well trained. The quality of the personnel is more important than the numbers.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“First, while the mandates are given by the Council, there should also be a common and clear understanding among all stakeholders, including major troop- and police-contributing countries, countries in the region and host nations, as to which tasks are to be given to the mission and to what extent they are expected to be accomplished. Allow me to offer a useful example. Since the Council established the United Nations mission in Timor-Leste, the Timor-Leste core group, comprised of countries having strong relationships with the country, has been facilitating consideration of the issue by the Council. The views of the countries that have direct and broad contact with the respective host nations are extremely valuable in enabling the Council to formulate clear, achievable and effective mandates.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Overstretched operations are faced with challenges in logistics, finance and force generation, which give rise to significant gaps between mandates and their implementation. We welcome the New Horizon initiative presented to the Council today by Under- Secretaries-General Le Roy and Malcorra to address these challenges. We look forward to a constructive and useful dialogue on this initiative between Member States and the Secretariat. Allow me to contribute the following three observations to address the issue of mandate implementation.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“First of all, my Mission would like to express to the President of the Security Council, Ambassador Ilkin, and his Mission, its appreciation for their decision to convene this meeting on peacekeeping operations. Our appreciation also goes to the United Kingdom and France for their initiative on peacekeeping operations. United Nations peacekeeping operations have been one of the most important tools available to the Security Council to address situations in countries emerging from conflict. As conflict situations have become more diverse, United Nations peacekeeping has been faced with greater challenges. Currently, United Nations peacekeeping operations are tasked with a broad range of mandates.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Japan attaches great importance to the rule of law and considers that impunity in cases of the most serious crimes should not be condoned and that the individuals involved should be brought to justice in accordance with international standards. The residual mechanism should serve to this end, while efforts must be made to maintain as cost-effective a system as possible. Since January this year, there has been an extremely useful and intensive discussion taking place in the Informal Working Group on international tribunals under the chairmanship of Austria, with the assistance of the Office of Legal Affairs. We will continue to take active part in the discussion, paying due attention to the progress of the proceedings at the Tribunals. We also take note of the briefings on the necessity of staff retention for the work of the Tribunals.”
2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source
“We encourage the relevant States to cooperate in order to arrest them as soon as possible. It is also unfortunate that the transfer of cases to national courts has not been completely successful. However, in the light of further efforts to address this issue on the part of the national courts, we expect that additional transfers will be possible in the near future. Given that the ICTY and the ICTR were established by Security Council resolutions adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter as exceptional measures, they are facing challenges unique to ad hoc Tribunals, namely, a residual mechanism after completion, which was not fully anticipated at the time they were established.”
2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source
“Nevertheless, we strongly encourage the Tribunals to continue their efforts to complete their work as expeditiously as possible, hopefully by the end of 2012 rather than the latest estimated completion date of mid-2013. We have heard that the Tribunals' requests for measures such as the extension of the terms and redeployment of some of the judges, which are necessary to accomplish the completion strategy in an expeditious and cost-effective manner. Based on this understanding, Japan is prepared to work on the necessary measures to be taken by the Council at this stage. Resolving the issue of the fugitives is of paramount importance for the success of the Tribunals. It is regrettable that two suspects indicted by the ICTY and 13 by the ICTR, including Kabuga, have yet to be apprehended.”
2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source
“The contribution of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) to the development of international criminal law cannot be overstated. In this regard, we would like to extend our appreciation to all the judges, Prosecutors and staff members for exerting their utmost efforts to ensure the fair and expeditious operation of these important judicial bodies. Today's briefings clarified the estimated timetables for future proceedings. Japan has been expecting and strongly urging the Tribunals to complete all judicial proceedings in 2010, in accordance with resolution 1503 (2003). Based on today's reports, we have to admit that meeting these goals is no longer realistic.”
2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source
“Since this is the first time that my delegation takes the floor in this Chamber under your presidency, Mr. President, allow me to start my remarks my congratulating you, Ambassador llkin, for your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Russian representative and his staff for the very professional way in which they conducted the work of the Council during the month of May. At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to the Presidents and the Prosecutors of the respective Tribunals for briefing us on the most recent developments concerning their completion strategies.”
2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source
“Japan attaches great importance to implementing resolution 1540 (2004) in the context of worldwide engagement on the non-proliferation of WMDs and their means of delivery. In order to promote implementation, it is useful for the 1540 Committee to have dialogue with other international, regional and subregional actors. Japan will continue and enhance such dialogue through other forums, including the G-8. Lastly, I would like in this context to mention the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. The Convention, which has been ratified by 52 States, will be an effective tool in the prevention of nuclear terrorism. We therefore encourage those who have not yet done so to join the Convention without delay.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“We also welcome the submission by CTED of the technical guide, which aims to ensure the consistent assessment of the PIA. Nuclear terrorism continues to pose what is potentially the gravest threat to the international community. Japan includes the prevention of nuclear terrorism as one of the 11 benchmarks of its global nuclear disarmament policy. In that connection, we welcome United States President Obama's proposal to undertake new international efforts to strengthen the control of nuclear material and to hold a global summit on nuclear security. The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) plays an important role in preventing terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD).”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“CTED should also continue its active contribution to the work of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF), bearing in mind the clear distinction between the work of CTED and that of CTITF. Whereas CTED identifies assistance needs and promotes the provision of assistance in cooperation with donor States, CTITF ensures overall coordination and coherence of counter-terrorism activities within the United Nations system. The CTC's Preliminary Implementation Assessment (PIA) is a crucial tool, as it provides the only objective assessment conducted by the United Nations of the implementation of counter-terrorism efforts in each State. We welcome the fact that the first review of the PIA has been undertaken, as that stock-taking exercise enhances the tailored dialogue between Member States and the Committee.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“Given the increasingly international nature of terrorism, each Member State needs to strengthen its counter-terrorism capacity. In that regard, enhancing assistance for capacity-building is a matter of urgency. During its term as Chair of the G-8 last year, Japan took the initiative to strengthen cooperation between the Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) and the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED). We commend this year's Chair, Italy, for furthering that effort. We welcome the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and CTED in promoting assistance for countering terrorism in close cooperation with the other two Committees. We hope to see further such efforts.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“With regard to Afghanistan, Japan is committed to supporting the effort by the Afghan Government to improve the security situation, including through its vigorous assistance to the Afghan police sector and the disbandment of illegal armed groups, as well as other forms of assistance. As concerns Pakistan, the Pakistan donors conference and the Friends of Democratic Pakistan Group ministerial meeting were held on 17 April in Tokyo. Participating States affirmed their intention to assist and support Pakistan's efforts to counter terrorism. At the meeting, Japan pledged to enhance its assistance to Pakistan. Japan believes that a regional approach and close relations with neighbouring countries are indispensable in combating extremists who conduct activities across borders.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“In order to fulfil its responsibilities, the 1267 Committee is now devoting a substantial amount of work to reviewing the consolidated list, but adequate information from other Member States, in particular from designating States, is indispensable in order to have a meaningful review. As the Chair of the 1267 Committee stated in his report, some entries lack adequate and relevant information to ensure necessary sanctions and, in order to retain them on the list, additional information is required. In that regard, we join the Chair of the 1267 Committee in strongly requesting the relevant States to consider the request for updated information seriously. The circumstances in Afghanistan and Pakistan remain acute.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening today's debate. I would also like to thank the Chairs of the Council's three counter-terrorism- related Committees for their respective briefings on developments during the past six months. Terrorism continues to be a serious threat to the international community. Countering terrorism requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach, as well as enduring engagement. The three Committees play a significant role in that context and should continue their efforts to develop further effective measures. The threat of terrorism posed by Al-Qaida and the Taliban continues unabated. The sanctions imposed under resolution 1267 (1999) - namely, travel bans, the freezing of assets and arms embargoes - continue to play a crucial role.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“We welcome the recent adoption by the General Assembly of its resolution 63/139, designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day in order to raise public awareness about humanitarian activities worldwide. For our part, Japan calls upon all relevant parties concerned to take appropriate action to secure humanitarian space, fully respecting the neutrality and impartiality of humanitarian assistance.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source