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first: 2001-04-23
most recent: 2007-06-22
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“In closing, Japan shares the view expressed by the Secretary-General that continued assistance to the people of the Sudan is essential if we are to meet their expectations for a peace dividend under the Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement. Japan has to date already fulfilled its commitment made at the Oslo conference in 2004 by disbursing more than $1 billion. Japan intends to consider possible additional assistance for the consolidation of peace, humanitarian reconstruction and development in the Sudan.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“However, the reality that the international community is confronting in Darfur and the fate of the Darfur Peace Agreement are, indeed, fairly grim and a matter of deep concern. Mr. Pronk described the Darfur Peace Agreement as being in a coma, and set out five essential conditions for saving it. He said, in part, that we need to de-link what should be done today to save the Darfur Peace Agreement from tomorrow's actions to get a renewed and fully robust peace force on the ground. I would like to ask Mr. Pronk to elaborate on what he meant by that and to provide a little more detail. I would also like to ask him to share with us his views on what he calls the contours of a plan for the longer term on Darfur.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“With respect to the situation in the east, we are looking forward to the early conclusion of the ongoing peace negotiations under the auspices of the Government of Eritrea. On Darfur, we fully share the view that the handling of the Darfur Peace Agreement has a direct impact on the stability of the Sudan as a whole, and we therefore support the way that UNMIS has been responding to African Union requests for assistance relating to communications, logistics, transportation, public information and humanitarian issues. We also welcome the fact that UNMIS is continuing its efforts to persuade the non-signatory groups to support the Darfur Peace Agreement and the immediate implementation of resolution 1706 (2006). All of this is fine and commendable.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“On the question of Abyei, we have noted that the National Congress Party and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement have agreed to seek a political solution. We would expect the discussions between the two parties to lead towards a final solution. On the other hand, the multiple restrictions imposed on the activities of UNMIS are a matter for concern, and the situation must be ameliorated without delay. While the recent resurgence of activities by the other armed groups in southern Sudan poses a serious threat to security in the region, the agreement on the cessation of hostilities between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army - the result of the mediation efforts of the government of Southern Sudan - is certainly a positive step which, we hope, will contribute to improving security in southern Sudan.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“With regard to implementation of the CPA, we are gratified to note certain encouraging progress that has been made, including its security arrangements, such as the ongoing redeployment of the Sudan armed forces out of southern Sudan, the completed redeployment of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) from eastern Sudan and implementation of other security mechanisms. On the other hand, it is a matter of concern that there have been considerable delays in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, security-sector reform and north-south border delineation issues. Concern must also be expressed over the lack of progress in implementation of the key issues such as those related to wealth-sharing and power-sharing. We would like to encourage the parties to make their utmost efforts towards progress in these areas.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“I thank Mr. Pronk, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his informative and very useful briefing today. Japan commends the efforts of Mr. Pronk and his staff in the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) to ensure respect for the ceasefire and implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in the Sudan, and we shall continue to support their efforts. In this context, Japan will possibly consider the extension of the UNMIS mandate, as recommended by the Secretary-General and the draft resolution to that effect that the United States of America is circulating.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“Reaching an agreement among stakeholders is therefore critically important so that efforts can continue towards the consolidation of peace - specifically, the further return of refugees and IDPs after the rainy season, the progress of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes and other objectives in the context of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. I would be happy to hear Mr. Egeland's views on the situation in southern Sudan.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“We therefore support the observation of the Emergency Relief Coordinator that the improvement of the humanitarian situation for the affected people must be pursued in tandem with the political process. A similar transition from humanitarian assistance to reconstruction is therefore indispensable. Finally, I would like to say a word about the situation in southern Sudan. Concerns have been expressed about the recent resurgence of the activities of the so-called other armed groups. Frequent conflict between such groups and the Sudan People's Liberation Army is having a negative impact on the security situation there.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“The question of impunity must also receive due attention. Impunity must end, and those responsible for crimes and offences against the civilian population must be brought to justice. At the same time, in any conflict resolution process, promoting reconciliation among warring parties is often a sensitive matter, and as such the right balance needs to be struck, so that, in the words of the Emergency Relief Coordinator, peace and justice work together. With regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we are gratified to note the important progress that has been made in the political process, allowing the much-needed humanitarian space to increase. Here, too, as internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees begin to return, the process needs to be supported and managed carefully so that tensions and instability are kept to a minimum.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“With that agreement in place, it is now important to ensure that the cessation of hostilities holds and is respected by the parties, and that the favourable momentum that has been created leads to further steps being taken for a peace agreement and a lasting resolution of the conflict. It is also important that the next steps should continue to be led by Africans through the process that they have set in motion. But the international community must provide generous and sustained support, too. As refugees have already begun to return from their camps, the Joint Monitoring Committee, established in May this year, needs to accelerate its efforts to help implement the emergency humanitarian action plan. In this regard, we expect the United Nations, as a critical member of the Joint Monitoring Committee, to play its role effectively.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“Therefore, sustained support is needed from the international community to make them stick and to address the humanitarian concerns and needs of the many affected people, including refugees and internally displaced persons, and in particular, to address the plight of the most vulnerable of the vulnerable, namely, women and children. The agreement on the cessation of hostilities between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army, the result of the facilitation efforts of the government authorities of South Sudan, is certainly a welcome positive step.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“We thank Under-Secretary- General Egeland for his timely and informative briefing on his recent visit to the Central African region. We pay tribute to the Emergency Relief Coordinator for his unstinting efforts to address humanitarian crises in Africa and elsewhere, and particularly for his initiatives and efforts to highlight forgotten or neglected humanitarian crises. We welcome some positive developments that have taken place recently in conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. But we must note that these moves toward settlement of conflict, though much welcomed, are very fragile.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“To that end, Japan will continue to actively and continuously engage itself in the Compact process, in cooperation with the United Nations and other parties. Japan's policy on support and assistance to Iraq was conveyed recently to Prime Minister Al-Maliki and Foreign Minister Zebari by Foreign Minister Aso during his visit to Baghdad last month. In conclusion, let me reiterate that Japan stands ready to continue to work with the people and the Government of Iraq and the rest of the international community so that Iraq can overcome its present difficulties and make strides towards becoming a democratic and stable State.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“Additional aid of up to $3.5 billion through a soft loan window, largely for further improvement of infrastructure and other economic and social projects, is in the pipeline for steady implementation. The third and final area involves engagement in the Iraq Compact. We believe that the success of this process requires the following three elements: first, that the Iraqi Government should assume full ownership of the process and clearly articulate its national vision; secondly, major donors and regional partners should be fully engaged in the Compact, so that the broader international community can assist Iraq effectively and in close partnership and coordination; and, thirdly, a framework should be established under the Compact that will set tangible goals towards political and economic stability.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“Japan, however, maintains its commitment and engagement to provide the needed support in Iraq, mainly in the following three areas. The first area is airlift support activities through Japan's air Self-Defence Force assets, for the benefit of the United Nations and the Multinational Force. We are pleased to report that the airlift services for the transportation of United Nations personnel and cargo began recently, and we hope that it will be useful in supporting the expansion of UNAMI's presence and its activities inside Iraq. The second area is support for Iraqi reconstruction. To date, various projects worth $1.5 billion in grant aid have been completed, mainly for reconstruction of basic infrastructure and improvement of security.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“In addition, we welcome, as another positive step, the visit of Prime Minister Al-Maliki of Iraq to some of the neighbouring countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Iran, with a view to ensuring good-neighbourliness and stability in the country and the region. Japan fully supports the International Compact with Iraq. We support the strong role that the United Nations, through UNAMI, has been playing as co-chair of the Compact process. Japan hopes that the Compact will be finalized and adopted by the end of this year. After determining that the expected goals had been achieved, with the formation of the new Government in Iraq, Japan concluded its humanitarian and reconstruction support activities through the deployment of its Self-Defence Force contingents as part of the Multinational Force.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“We welcome the fact that Iraqi forces are gradually assuming responsibility for security in substantial areas of the country thanks to the progress being made in the training of the Iraqi security forces by the Multinational Force. Furthermore, Japan appreciates the growing ability of those two forces to work together to ensure security in the country. We welcome the fact that the Iraqi Government played a lead role in convening the conference on national reconciliation in Baghdad, recognizing the need for regional support to achieve peace and stability in the country. We welcome also the initiative and efforts of the Arab League for the convening of a conference on Iraqi national accord.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“In the current situation, we place importance on three areas of UNAMI's activities, based on its mandate: first, the promotion of national dialogue; secondly, assistance in the constitutional and electoral processes; and, thirdly, facilitation of coordination and delivery of reconstruction and development assistance. We believe that combined efforts in those three areas will help promote national reconciliation and improve the living conditions of the Iraqi people, which, in turn, will lead to a de-escalation of tensions in society. Political stability and an improvement in security are prerequisites for economic reconstruction, and these elements are closely interlinked. We therefore appreciate the efforts made by the Iraqi Government to promote the national reconciliation plan and the Baghdad security plan.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“As Iraqi society undergoes such a severe and difficult phase, and while acknowledging the importance of respecting ownership of the process by the Iraqi people themselves in establishing responsible governance in the pursuit of its new nation-building, the broader international community must also continue to provide the necessary support, in partnership with the Iraqi Government and people, to assist them in their efforts. In that regard, we welcome the ministerial-level meeting on Iraq to be held on 18 September under the auspices of the United Nations. Japan commends the important role that UNAMI has been playing in the Iraq process in the current challenging circumstances and expresses once again its strong support for the Mission's activities.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“It is our hope that Iraq will continue on the path towards a free, democratic and stable State promoting national reconciliation and development as a prosperous and responsible member of the international community under a democratically elected Government. Meanwhile, the Iraqi Government and people are confronted daily with mounting complex internal challenges in achieving national reconciliation, ensuring security in communities and promoting the country's reconstruction and development. Of particularly serious concern is the continuing widespread violence, sectarian and inter-communal tensions and clashes and terrorist attacks and insurgency, with many civilian and other killings and casualties compounding instability and causing large- scale displacement of people.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“I join others in thanking Mr. Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Iraq, and Mr. John Bolton for their informative briefings on the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the Multinational Force (MNF), respectively. Over the past several months, we have witnessed serious developments and crises in the Middle East, including in Lebanon and Gaza. However, those challenges in no way diminish the importance of Iraq for the overall stability of the region and beyond. Iraq has completed the political process prescribed in resolution 1546 (2004).”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“The proposed unilateral deployment of Sudanese troops to Darfur is worrying, and, as pointed out, would be in breach of past resolutions and would contravene both the letter and the spirit of the Darfur Peace Agreement. In conclusion, Japan would like once again to urge the Government of the Sudan to exercise prudence in dealing with this matter and to reconsider its position, keeping in mind the decision of the Council in resolution 1706 (2006). Japan believes that the Council should adopt an attitude of continuing the necessary dialogue and consultations with the Government of the Sudan to that end. Finally, on this sad anniversary day, my delegation joins other delegations in expressing our sympathy to the people of the United States and our solidarity with them in fighting terrorism.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“With regard to the plan for the restoration of stability and the protection of civilians in Darfur presented to the Council by the Government of the Sudan, we listened carefully to the statement by the representative of the Sudan, and we have also taken note of the analysis and comments of the Secretary- General. As has been observed, some of the proposals are in line with the Darfur Peace Agreement. For example, we note in the plan some welcome proposals, including measures for ending violence against women and children and an information campaign for the Darfur Peace Agreement, which we expect will be elaborated further through consultations between the Government of the Sudan and the United Nations. But on the other hand, there are other issues that can clearly not be considered compatible with the Darfur Peace Agreement.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“As the Government of the Sudan unfortunately does not yet appear to have acknowledged that, we would like to urge it to reconsider its position, taking into account resolution 1706 (2006). At the same time, the international community must respond - as called for by the resolution - to the urgent need for prompt support for maintaining the African Union forces on the ground, as well as to the enormous humanitarian requirements. It is also necessary to ensure that there is no security vacuum during the transition. To that end, we call for much closer cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations. In this context, we will follow with interest the discussions of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union at its meeting to be held on 18 September.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“It was precisely in order to find a way out this dire situation that resolution 1706 (2006) was adopted at the end of August, after considerable consultations and exchanges involving all parties, including the African Union and the Government of the Sudan. We consider that the transition from the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) to an expanded United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) is the only realistic solution to address the situation. We see no other realistic option - certainly not a military solution. It is clear that, in order to achieve the envisaged transition from AMIS to a United Nations peacekeeping mission, it is critically important to secure the consent and cooperation of the Government of the Sudan.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“The worsening security situation on the ground in Darfur and the well-documented continuing atrocities and large-scale humanitarian disaster affecting people in the millions are matters of deep concern to all of us. We are also disturbed that this deplorable situation continues to create conditions that could lead to serious consequences that threaten peace and security in the entire subregion. In the face of this harsh reality, it must be emphasized once again that the implementation of the DPA needs to be accelerated and that parties non-signatory to the accord need to be brought on board. All the efforts of the international community, including those organizations represented at this meeting, must be redoubled towards that end.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“It is disturbing that the achievement of those two common goals - improving the situation on the ground and promoting the implementation of the DPA - appears, unfortunately, to be becoming more problematic, by all accounts. The Secretary-General's statement made that abundantly clear once again. The position of the Government of the Sudan is centrally important in addressing those problems. But there are other key actors whose voices must also be heard. We therefore attach importance to today's briefings and exchanges, not least in order to promote dialogue and to arrive at a better understanding in a climate where such essential things seem sorely lacking.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“I would like, first, to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his presence and for his statement on the situation in Darfur, which is, indeed, very alarming. The Japanese delegation also welcomes the participation of the representatives of the Government of the Sudan, as well as of the African Union, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the League of Arab States at this Council meeting, and thanks them for their statements. Their presence and their participation in the debate today is important as we look at the grim situation facing Darfur and consider how the international community can improve the situation there and promote the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreements (DPA) following the adoption of resolution 1706 (2006) on 31 August.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“It is essential that, in striving to persuade the Sudanese Government to permit the transition to go ahead, the approach must be firm but non- confrontational. It must seek mutual understanding. For those reasons, we strongly hope that the proposed meeting between the Security Council and high-level officials of the Government of the Sudan will materialize as soon as possible, and produce constructive results. In conclusion, we wish to commend once again the efforts of AMIS and of all the humanitarian organizations - United Nations and non-United Nations - and their staff, who have been working courageously under very difficult conditions to save people's lives and alleviate their suffering.”
2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source
“The position of the Government of the Sudan, unfortunately, does not appear to be quite there yet, although it does seem that the Government has indicated its intention to move in the direction of implementing the DPA. The plan for the restoration of stability and the protection of civilians in Darfur presented by the Government to the Security Council is, in our view, a welcome start, and it should be further explored and clarified in the ensuing dialogue. Japan wishes to appeal to the Government of the Sudan to cooperate with the United Nations in bringing about peace and stability on the basis of the resolution. We also appeal to the non-signatory parties to the conflict to sign the DPA and to cooperate with the international community to put an end to the conflict and bring calm and prosperity to the people in the region.”
2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source
“First, we regret that members did not have an opportunity to consider the financial aspects of the elements that make up the resolution fully and in a timely manner prior to its adoption, given that a huge financial contribution is demanded of Member States. That is disappointing and needs to be improved in the future. Another point we wish to make pertains to the fact that, for the resolution to be implemented, it is extremely important that the consent and cooperation of the Government of the Sudan be assured. To that end, we would like to underline once again the critical importance of continuing efforts to engage in dialogue and consultations with the Sudanese authorities.”
2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source
“Given the worsening security situation on the ground and the resulting enormous humanitarian disasters and atrocities affecting millions of people - particularly women and children - in Darfur and in neighbouring countries, as well as their implications for peace and security in the entire subregion, we believe that the time is long overdue for the international community to take resolute action on the matter in order to address the situation quickly and effectively through adequate support for AMIS through the United Nations and a transition to a United Nations operation. Having voted for the resolution, my delegation would like to make a couple of points.”
2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source
“Japan voted in favour of the resolution on the Sudan. The resolution will expand the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan into Darfur to support the early and effective implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) and to provide for a transition from the African Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) to a United Nations operation.”
2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source
“Japan's view is that, for the sake of ensuring operational effectiveness, it would be preferable to utilize, to the fullest extent possible, the international security forces that have been provided on a bilateral arrangement. Nevertheless, we will continue to facilitate discussions on the issue, aimed at arriving at an option that is agreeable to all the partners.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Japan, as the lead country on that issue in the Council, will continue to facilitate those discussions in the Core Group and to conduct consultations as well with the members of the Council, in order to proceed with the preparation of a draft resolution. Our aim is to work on the draft resolution with a view to its adoption by consensus by the end of this week. Currently, there appears to be a broad agreement of views on establishing a multidimensional mission, largely based on the Secretary-General's recommendations, including the police and civilian adviser components of the new mission. There is still some significant divergence of opinion on how to handle its military component. Some argue that it should remain under a bilateral arrangement, while others contend that it should be brought under the United Nations Blue Helmets.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“The Japanese Government mission's report mentioned previously has made such a recommendation as a useful facilitation tool for effective coordination and cooperation among actors, which should include the United Nations, the Government of Timor-Leste and other international partners. We would like to encourage the United Nations to consult with the Government of Timor-Leste on such an idea at an appropriate time. UNOTIL's mandate will expire on 20 August, and the Council will need to agree on a draft resolution on a follow-on mission. The Core Group countries on Timor-Leste have been discussing elements of the draft resolution, drawing on the Secretary-General's report.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“We fully endorse that notion, which we believe should inform, as an important guiding principle, the consideration of the follow-on United Nations mission. Thirdly, Japan fully supports the proposal of the Secretary-General to develop the idea of a compact and to promote the conclusion of such a compact between Timor-Leste and international development partners upon the initiative of Timor-Leste. We also believe that, in order to ensure the effective operation of a follow-on mission in Timor- Leste, and even to ensure optimal coordination and cooperation among key participants within the framework of such a compact, an appropriate mechanism, such as a policy consulting council, would need to be considered.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“For example, we believe that we could have prevented the recent outbreak of violence, or at least minimized its consequences, if we had been able to discern and promptly address the fragility of the political and security system of Timor-Leste. Secondly, the Secretary-General's report underlines the importance of not trying to reverse, because of the recent internal disturbances, the transfer of responsibilities that has already taken place. The responsibilities have been gradually handed over to the Government of Timor-Leste, to United Nations agencies, funds and programmes and other development partners, as appropriate. That transition, the Secretary-General reports suggests, should continue to be encouraged.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“That policy is aimed at promoting, as much as possible, the independence, self-reliance and ownership of the Government and its people as much as possible; fostering the gradual transition from a peacekeeping to a peacebuilding mission, while taking local conditions fully into account; and encouraging broad-based partnership with various actors for sustainable development. We do not believe that the recent turmoil occurred because of the United Nations policy, which, in our view, helped the people of Timor-Leste to make important gains within a relatively short period of time, starting almost from scratch. However, that is not to say that what the United Nations has done in all its areas of involvement has been perfect. There were obvious shortcomings, and it is important to recognize them and learn lessons from the experience.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“We believe that, in considering the appropriate shape, size and mandate of a successor mission to UNOTIL, it is important to fully take into account those conclusions and the assessment of the Secretary- General. In that context, we wish to emphasize a few points as particularly important. First, we consider that the basic assumptions of and the policy line followed by the Security Council in Timor-Leste for the past few years have proved in the main to be a correct approach.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Significantly, the report noted that, while there have been some gains in certain areas, including the promotion of democratic institutions and governance since the independence of the country four years ago, the Government and society still face enormous challenges, such as, among other things, institution-building in the security sector and in the judicial field, establishment of the rule of law, fighting poverty, and dealing with the high degree of youth unemployment, which contributed to the crisis and aggravated it once it began. The Japanese Government, for its part, sent a mission to Timor-Leste following the turmoil and issued a report whose conclusions match in large measure the assessment and conclusions contained in the Secretary-General's report.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“We welcome the report of the Secretary-General with his recommendations on the shape and mission mandate for a post-UNOTIL United Nations presence in Timor-Leste in the aftermath of the recent turmoil in the country. We also commend the assessment task carried out by Mr. Martin of the political, security, social and economic situation in the country, which formed the basis for the conclusions of the Secretary- General's report. The report of the Secretary-General concludes that the recent series of violent incidents were triggered by political conflict in the Government, which expanded and came to involve the security organs of the country and caused extensive displacement of innocent civilians.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Like others, I wish to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ian Martin, for his briefing. I welcome the presence in this Chamber of our former colleague, Ambassador Guterres, and wish him well in the discharge of his new important duties as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste. I wish to reiterate our appreciation to the four Governments - Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Portugal - for the contribution they are making with their security forces to the stabilization of Timor-Leste, as well as to the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) in Dili, led by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Hasegawa, for its contributions.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“I wish to state that Japan, for its part, will continue to contribute actively to the efforts to restore peace and to promote medium- and long-term stability and reconstruction in Lebanon and the region as a whole.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“Be that as it may, having come all the way to this critical juncture in dealing with the issue at hand, and recognizing the need for the Security Council to continue to act actively and in unity, Japan will continue to work and cooperate closely with the other members of the Council and the concerned countries to ensure the effective implementation of the resolution. Finally, while we need to deal with the Israel- Lebanon conflict with all due attention and speed, we must not forget to deal with the other situations in the Middle East, in particular the Palestinian problem and the increasingly dire humanitarian plight of the Palestinian people. In conclusion, Japan calls for a broad-based, prompt international contribution and cooperation to achieve the full implementation of the resolution.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“Here, I pay tribute to all the humanitarian organizations and workers and all observers and troops of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for their perseverance and dedication. We regret that it took such a long time for the Council to act in the discharge of its responsibility on this matter. Noting the delay in action, however, does not diminish our appreciation of the sponsors. The delay was not due to any lack of will or effort on their part, or on the part of any member of the Council.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“In other words, the faithful and complete implementation of the resolution is now of vital importance, and we call on the Governments of Lebanon and Israel and all the concerned parties, based on the resolution, to bring about an immediate ceasefire, to use the utmost restraint, to start implementing the agreed political framework and to exert the maximum effort to restore calm and stability in the region. We are also deeply concerned about the dire humanitarian situation, particularly in Lebanon. It is imperative to create the necessary environment for Lebanon, with support from the international community, to address the problems of internally displaced persons in their hundreds and thousands, and of refugees in the neighbouring countries, as well as the rehabilitation of the country at the earliest possible date.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“But it does represent a significant step forward, providing a viable framework for an immediate ceasefire and the avoidance of further civilian casualties and destruction, which the international community has been calling for since the onset of the crisis, and for a sustainable solution to the complex problems that have beset the region of southern Lebanon for a long time - if it is backed up with the necessary political will and commitment of all the parties concerned and supported by the international community.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“We wish to thank the sponsors, in particular France and the United States, for their great efforts in producing this outcome over weeks of hard negotiations involving all the relevant parties under extremely difficult circumstances - especially, in the Council, Ambassador John Bolton of the United States and Ambassador de La Sabliere of France. The package solution contained in the resolution, being a child of political compromise reached through arduous diplomatic exchanges, can satisfy no party 100 per cent.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“It is almost a month since the hostilities started in the Middle East, engulfing Lebanon and Israel. The fighting has caused an enormous loss of civilian life, heartrending bloodshed and the destruction of infrastructure on both sides. The suffering of people in Lebanon and Israel increases every day that the hostilities continue, and the threat to peace and security in that vital region becomes even greater as the fighting threatens to escalate. Japan therefore strongly welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 1701 (2006) calling for a full and immediate cessation of hostilities by the parties in conflict and for Israel and Lebanon to support a permanent ceasefire and a long-term solution, based on a set of negotiated principles and elements.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source