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first: 1994-12-16
most recent: 1998-09-29
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“My delegation also wishes to suggest that the countries contributing to peace-keeping operations could, for their part, improve the ways in which they participate in these consultations. They could, for example, exchange ideas among themselves beforehand, with a view to preparing themselves for the consultations. This would be possible, however, only if ample advance notice were given of the forthcoming consultative meetings. Japan is confident that the Security Council will continue to make constructive efforts to meet the legitimate interests of countries contributing to peace-keeping operations, with a view to enhancing the effectiveness of its decision-making and improving the process of implementation of its decisions.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“In fact, Japan's own experience in the field of peace-keeping operations in recent years has varied so greatly, ranging from the contribution of troops to the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia and to the United Nations Operation in Mozambique, as well as our recent decision to provide personnel to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, to voluntary financial contributions for many other operations. In all these cases, the participation of Japan in the consultation process in diverse capacities has been most helpful in enabling us to determine at first hand how our contributions to these operations can be most useful. My delegation hopes strongly that this practice will be included among the points to be institutionalized in the form of a resolution.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“Japan also attaches great importance to the current practice whereby the concept of "troop-contributing countries" includes countries making various contributions of a substantive nature, including but not limited to the contribution of troops. In this connection, Japan endorses the present system by which the Security Council invites to the consultation process those Member States which contribute to peace-keeping operations through various means other than troops, such as logistical support, supply of equipment or specific financial contributions to the relevant trust fund.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“While Japan does not insist on the creation of a subsidiary organ for this purpose under Article 29 of the Charter, it believes that a further institutionalization of the consultation mechanism, along the lines described in the statement made by the representative of Argentina, would be highly desirable. Japan is in favour of such an institutionalization of the elements and measures, as proposed by the representative of Argentina in his statement, in the form of a resolution of the Council. This could include measures relating to adequate prior notice and information, periodicity, and reports to the Council on the views expressed by the contributing countries in the course of such consultations.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“If contributing countries are expected to meet the needs of such different types of action, full consultations will surely be in order so that contributing countries can assess the situation and decide whether or not to accept the responsibility for any particular type of action. Finally - but not least important - Japan believes that such consultations between the Security Council and the contributing countries are essential in order to give the decisions of the Security Council the maximum degree of credibility and acceptability and thus enhance the effectiveness and viability of the Council's action.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“The importance of such involvement of these contributing countries in the decision-making process becomes clear when one considers that some of the United Nations peace-keeping activities since the end of the cold war have been more successful than others and that in each case the countries contributing to the operations will have to accept part of the responsibility for such success or failure. Secondly, the more recent experiences of United Nations peace-keeping activities in the post-cold-war era have ranged from such comprehensive and multifaceted operations as those in El Salvador and Cambodia to such complex operations involving elements of peace enforcement as those in Somalia and the former Yugoslavia. And the crisis in Rwanda has further underlined the need for an improved rapid-reaction capability.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“While Japan welcomed this development, it has continued to believe that greater efforts should be made to further improve the process and mechanism of these consultations in a number of ways. First, the countries contributing to the actual operations - whether their contributions are in terms of military and other personnel, financial and logistical support, or assistance in any other area - have a legitimate interest in being part of the Security Council's decision-making process on these matters, through such consultations.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“My delegation has participated actively in those discussions, as we regard the subject to be one of legitimate concern to all Members of the United Nations. Naturally, it should be acknowledged that the Security Council, in the final analysis, is the master of its own procedures. For this reason, the fact that the Security Council itself has been engaged in this exercise is all the more important in the context of the overall process of Security Council reform and the reform of the United Nations as a whole. Japan has always maintained that, in the field of peace-keeping operations, consultations are essential between the Security Council and countries contributing to these operations. This idea was finally put into practice with the statement by the President of the Council of 4 November last year.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“Let me begin this brief statement of the delegation of Japan by associating myself with the statement made earlier by the representative of Argentina. In addition, I should like to offer some further observations of my delegation on several points which are of particular importance to Japan. First of all, I wish to emphasize the significance of the fact that the Security Council is now itself engaged in the process of improving its own working methods. The problem of improving the working methods of the Security Council is a subject which the General Assembly has been discussing for a number of years from the standpoint of how to increase the transparency of the work of the Security Council and thus enhance its legitimacy.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“Japan has now decided to make an additional contribution of about $20 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other relevant international organizations for the purpose of easing the suffering during the severe winter months and in response to the United Nations consolidated appeal. It will consider further contributions to those organizations in accordance with their needs. I should like to conclude my brief intervention today by urging the leaders of the parties concerned to continue to strengthen the peace that has been wrought with such difficulty. The efforts in this direction on their part will have the full support and assistance of the entire international community, including my own country.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“It should be emphasized in this connection that assistance for humanitarian relief and for the complete and safe return of all refugees and displaced persons will have to be extended not only with respect to Bosnia and Herzegovina but also with respect to the whole region, including Serbia and Montenegro and Croatia. Extending assistance to all the parties that play key roles in the lasting peace of the region will be crucial to the durable peace and stability within the region as a whole. In this spirit, I wish to reaffirm the commitment of Japan to providing humanitarian assistance for the stability of the region. In fact, my Government has already provided approximately $180 million since the outbreak of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia to assist refugees and persons affected by war in the region.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“The Government of Japan, as a member of the Steering Board, will be prepared to extend its utmost cooperation for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the former Yugoslavia. Conscious of its responsibility in the global context, Japan is determined to be an integral part of this historic process on the basis of the agreement in ways that are consistent with the basic stance of Japan as a peace-loving nation. To carry out this responsibility, Japan intends to dispatch a government mission to analyse the local situation. In addition, in view of the importance of promoting a transition to a market economy, Japan is considering assistance in this area as well.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“In order to ensure that there be durable peace, it is essential that all parties strictly abide by the terms of the agreement. They must exercise maximum restraint so that this fragile peace may not be broken. They must demonstrate an unfailing determination to scrupulously honour the rights and duties they have respectively accepted so that a genuine spirit of reconciliation and cooperation may come to prevail in the region. While the conclusion of this peace agreement is a monumental achievement, it is nevertheless but a first step on a long and arduous road to reconstruction and rehabilitation. For the purpose of realizing true and lasting peace and stability throughout the region, the international community will have to offer its full-fledged cooperation for the full implementation of the agreement.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“This epoch-making development signifies that the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, which have caused unspeakable human and material loss, have, after four years, finally come to an end. I wish to take this opportunity to express the most sincere appreciation of the Government and the people of Japan to all those whose tireless toil and labour, protracted over the years, have resulted in this breakthrough. For this achievement, thanks are in order to the Secretary-General and his Special Representatives, the Force Commanders, as well as to the members of the Contact Group and other countries which have contributed so much to this process, in particular the United States. Remarkable as the achievement is, we must remain keenly aware that the peace that has come to prevail in the former Yugoslavia is still a fragile peace.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Allow me to begin my statement by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. The thanks of my delegation go as well to your predecessor, the representative of Oman, for the excellent manner in which he carried out his responsibilities in November. I should like to express the gratitude of my Government for the opportunity given to me to address the Security Council on this historic occasion. The Government of Japan applauds wholeheartedly the signing of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina effected in Paris on 14 December 1995 as a truly monumental achievement.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“For this reason, we might consider the possibility of establishing a system for the control of arms in the region. In adopting these resolutions, the Security Council has demonstrated its desire to foster a consensual Agreement among the parties concerned. It has also challenged the parties concerned to remain committed to the peace process. I wish to conclude my brief intervention by expressing the sincere hope of Japan that the leaders of the three countries will work steadfastly for the implementation of the Agreement, and will not be deterred from their task of ensuring that their people can look forward to living in peace, secure within their national borders. I wish to assure them that their efforts will have the full support and assistance of the entire international community, including my own country.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“In his message yesterday to congratulate the parties on the successful achievement of the comprehensive Peace Agreement, the Foreign Minister reiterated the intention of the Government of Japan to take an active part in the international assistance efforts for the region of the former Yugoslavia. With regard to the resolutions which the Security Council has just adopted, Japan welcomes the resolution to suspend sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia indefinitely. It is an expression of the acknowledgement by the international community of the cooperative spirit demonstrated by that country. As to the resolution to terminate the arms embargo, Japan, while endorsing the lifting of the embargo, is of the view that an unbridled inflow of arms into the region might run the risk of jeopardizing the durable stability of the region.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“This is a task which the Security Council will have to supervise with utmost care. As international efforts towards the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the region are undertaken, it is of vital importance that the respective roles of the various organizations involved be clarified, and that all civilian activities be coordinated. Furthermore, coordination between the implementation force and the organizations engaged in civilian activities, such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), is also essential. Speaking at the General Assembly this past September, the Foreign Minister of Japan affirmed Japan's intention to cooperate, together with other countries concerned and relevant international organizations, in the rehabilitation of the region once the conflict is brought to an end.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“The parties to the conflict must faithfully implement it. They must strive to build a new order which will foster the process of reconciliation among various ethnic groups and the repatriation and resettlement of refugees and displaced persons. Moreover, they must cooperate fully with the efforts of the international community towards the implementation of the Agreement. We look forward to the formal signing of the Peace Agreement which is expected to take place shortly, and then to the meeting in London where the concrete implementation scheme will be worked out. This will be an extremely complex and delicate process. In particular, the successful implementation of the agreement will depend in no small part on the smooth deployment of the implementation force (IFOR).”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“Members of the Contact Group and other countries concerned, various international organizations, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General and the Security Council, have all played their indispensable roles in fostering the negotiating process, for which they deserve our sincere appreciation. Hard as the negotiating process has been, the implementation of the Peace Agreement that lies ahead of us will be even more difficult. Indeed, the Agreement reached yesterday in Dayton, Ohio, is nothing more than the first step - albeit a crucial one - on the long and arduous road to the consolidation of peace. The restoration of peace and the future development of the region that was formerly Yugoslavia will depend directly on the full implementation of this comprehensive Peace Agreement.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“Having repeatedly stressed that peace can only be achieved through negotiations, the Government of Japan finds it most gratifying that an Agreement has now been reached by the representatives of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to bring the conflict to an end. Japan pays high tribute to all those who have been engaged in intensive negotiations, with patience and perseverance and in a spirit of compromise, to achieve this historic and long-awaited Agreement. I wish in particular to applaud the untiring efforts of the United States in bringing the parties concerned to the negotiating table and in organizing the proximity talks.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“At the outset, I should like to express, on behalf of the Government of Japan, my gratitude for the opportunity given to me to address the Security Council on this historic occasion. I wish also to take this occasion to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November. The appreciation of my delegation goes also to your predecessor during the past month, the Permanent Representative of Nigeria, for the excellent manner in which he carried out his responsibilities. After four years of conflict, which has claimed the lives of 250,000 people and forced more than three million people from their homes, the groundwork has now been laid for a lasting peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“Moreover, it is ready to renew its commitment to engage actively in our joint efforts for the realization of peace in the region. Japan stands ready to redouble its efforts, in cooperation with all the countries involved, to establish a durable peace throughout the Middle East.”
1995-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Whatever may be the background for this action, it is imperative that Israel recognize the danger inherent in this course and that it be keenly aware of its responsibility to the international community. At the same time, Japan would stress that this action must not trigger a deterioration in the peace process, which is based on the desire of all the parties concerned to consolidate peace throughout the region. Japan has decided to avail itself of this opportunity once again to urge all parties to renew their commitment to the achievement of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the region and to take action towards that end. For its part, Japan has supported the peace process by actively participating in multilateral negotiations and by extending financial assistance to the Palestinian Interim Government.”
1995-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Everyone is aware that any question concerning Jerusalem is extremely delicate, particularly since negotiations on the ultimate status of the West Bank and Gaza are to begin a year from this month. Under such circumstances, it is of critical importance that all parties concerned refrain from taking any action that could jeopardize this negotiating process. A relationship of mutual trust between the Arab and Israeli peoples is the sine qua non for any satisfactory settlement of the problems in the Middle East. In this sense, the recent action taken by the authorities of Israel has to be looked on with great concern by the international community. In the worst case, it could irreparably undermine the very foundation of the peace process.”
1995-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536Resumption1 (1995) · source
“At this critical juncture, it is of Vital importance that the parties concerned should act with the utmost responsibility and self-restraint so that nothing may stand in the way of resolving the many and difficult challenges that they are faced with. Only if all work together to foster relations of mutual trust and cooperation can peace and security be established throughout the Middle East, and can all the peoples of the region pursue their lives in harmony and tranquillity. It is precisely from this point of view that Japan cannot help feeling deeply alarmed about the situation created by the recent measures taken by the Israeli authorities in relation to East Jerusalem.”
1995-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536Resumption1 (1995) · source
“I am very grateful for this opportunity to express the Views of the Government of Japan on this item, to which Japan attaches great importance. Before doing so, however, let me express my pleasure, Sir, at seeing you guiding the work of the Security Council as its President for the month of May. I wish also to take this opportunity to pay tribute to your predecessor, the representative of the Czech Republic, for the admirable manner in which he discharged his grave responsibilities as President of the Council last month. The Palestinian track of the Middle East peace process is now approaching a crucial phase, particularly as preparations are about to get under way for the elections to the Palestinian Council.”
1995-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536Resumption1 (1995) · source
“It should be clearly kept in mind, at the same time, that the well-being of the people of Iraq can be ensured only when the Government of Iraq faithfully implements all relevant Security Council resolutions and makes sincere efforts to rejoin the international community.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“In the view of my delegation, the draft resolution adopts an appropriate and balanced approach to alleviating the hardships that confront the Iraqi people. Japan wishes to express its appreciation for the efforts of the States that have worked out this draft resolution, and hopes that the Security Council will adopt it by consensus, which will serve the purpose of sending a strong and unambiguous message of the international community to the Iraqi authorities. Japan urges Iraq to comply faithfully with the terms of the present draft resolution and to cooperate with the United Nations in its prompt implementation.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“Mr. President, permit me at the outset to offer my congratulations to you on your assumption of the presidency for April. Japan stands ready to extend its full support as you go on leading the work of the Council. I also wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to your predecessor, the representative of the People's Republic of China, for the excellent manner in which he guided the Council's business during the month of March. Japan is deeply concerned about the plight of the people of Iraq, who are experiencing severe medical and nutritional problems as a result of the intransigence of the Government of Iraq, which has necessitated the application of sanctions by the United Nations. It is out of this humanitarian concern that Japan supports the draft resolution which the Council is about to adopt.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“The multiple problems in the region are deep-seated and complex; we have learned that there are no easy answers, and that for every two steps forward there may be one and a half steps backward. But we must not allow ourselves to be discouraged. I remain firm in my conviction - and recent events confirm this conviction - that the path ahead leads inexorably to the establishment of peace throughout the Middle East.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“The peace process cannot be said to be genuinely making progress unless all the people in the region are able to pursue their lives in a safe and secure environment, and in the knowledge that tomorrow will bring a more stable life. To that end, it is necessary that the international community strengthen its social and economic development assistance to the region. Job-creation for the Palestinians is an area to which Japan attaches particular importance. Japan has already disbursed $100 million out of the $200 million it pledged in September 1993 for the Palestinian people, and it has allocated $10 million to be expended through the United Nations Development Programme for the creation of job opportunities for Palestinians in Gaza. The United Nations has been involved in the Middle East situation almost since its inception.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Indeed, it is incumbent upon the international community to demonstrate to the parties concerned that they have its full and steadfast support as they strive to advance the peace process. Among the gravest threats to that process are the terrorist activities of those who are the enemies of peace. Japan strongly condemns terrorism or violence which is aimed at thwarting the peace process. It extends its sympathy to the victims of terrorism and fully understands the concerns of the Israeli people for their security. Japan also understands that the security needs of the Israelis are inseparable from the political and economic needs of the Palestinian people.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Japan was heartened by United States Secretary of State Christopher's statement that same day, in which he affirmed that the Israelis and Palestinians were committed to a real partnership to reach real peace. He assured us that both parties were clearly determined to fulfil all elements of their agreements and to ensure their implementation. We commend this firm determination by the parties and strongly encourage them to maintain their resolve to reach genuine peace in the Middle East. The debate in the Security Council today provides us with the chance to send a clear and decisive signal that the international community is also committed to the peace process.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“The parties directly involved, as well as the broader international community, are now challenged to ensure that the peace process remains Viable and continues to make progress. The peace process depends primarily, of course, on the efforts and the political will of the parties concerned. Thus, we welcomed the meeting in Washington on 12 February in which the representatives of Israel, Egypt, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority reaffirmed their determination to consolidate the breakthroughs achieved in the Arab-Israeli peace process, to overcome obstacles and disputes, and to push forward towards a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“The agreement signed in 1993 in Washington by the leaders of the PLO and the Government of Israel and the Israeli- Jordanian peace agreement of 1994 were truly epoch- making events that engendered cautious but nevertheless genuine optimism throughout the international community. Needless to say, we all understood that with these achievements the process had by no means reached its ultimate goal, but was, rather, setting out upon a fresh path, one that would be marked by myriad dangers and challenges. Indeed, in the ensuing months we saw truly disturbing developments, including terrorist activities, the expansion of settlements and the redeployment of Israeli forces.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“As I address the Security Council for the first time this month, Sir, the Council has reached the final day of your presidency. Rather than offering you the congratulations of my delegation on your assumption of that high office, therefore, permit me to commend you on the exemplary manner in which you have led the work of the Council this month. Thanks in large part to your wise guidance and evident diplomatic skill, the Council has discharged its many important tasks most effectively in the course of the month. I should like also to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Argentina, for the wisdom and insight he brought to the presidency during January. We have witnessed dramatic breakthroughs in the Middle East peace process over the last two years.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“In the view of Japan, an improvement in the working methods and functioning of the Security Council, together with a reform of its membership, should constitute the basis of an overall reform to enhance the legitimacy and credibility of this crucial organ of the United Nations. Japan strongly hopes that consideration of the working methods and functioning of the Security Council, taking into account the French proposal, will be vigorously pursued by the membership of the Security Council and by the Open-ended Working Group on the reform of the Security Council. I am confident that an improvement in this respect, to be achieved in a timely manner, will contribute greatly to the enhancement of the effectiveness of the Security Council and of the Organization.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“It is Japan's considered view that informal consultations are extremely important - I would say even essential - if the Council is to function efficiently as a body for genuine consultation and negotiation in a position to arrive at a decision which can be truly effective in coping with a crisis situation. At the same time, however, the official meetings of the Security Council should not be regarded as simply a perfunctory forum for rubber-stamping a decision that has been worked out informally. The visibility of the Security Council in the public eye as the executive organ of the international community taking worthwhile decisions with determination, effectiveness and wisdom is crucial to ensuring the legitimacy and credibility of the Council.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“With regard to peace-keeping operations, the Council has also decided to hold meetings between the Council members, troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat in order to establish a consultation mechanism between the three. Japan values these endeavours as an effort to help facilitate a two-way flow of information between members and non-members of the Council. It is in this spirit that my country welcomes the initiative taken by France to increase the number of formal meetings on certain issues in order to enhance transparency in the work of the Council and to facilitate interaction between the Council and the Member States at large.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“For instance, last year the Council decided to make a tentative forecast of the monthly programme of its work available to all United Nations Member States. As a member of the Council at that time, 23 Japan strongly supported this decision. The Council has also decided to include the agenda of each informal meeting in the Journal and to make the text of draft resolutions in their provisional form available to non-members of the Council. In addition, the President has recently taken steps to hold periodic briefings for non-members of the Council to give them the gist of the informal meetings that have taken place.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“In this context, Japan notes with keen interest that intensive discussions have been taking place in a number of forums on the question of Security Council reform. Japan has itself been an active participant in these discussions. With respect to working methods and procedures, Japan has been cooperating with other like-minded countries in making a number of proposals with a view to enhancing the transparency of the Council and to fostering dialogue between the Council and non-members of the Council, and between the Council and the General Assembly. From this viewpoint, Japan notes with appreciation that a number of important steps have recently been taken to improve the functioning and transparency of the Security Council.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“In particular, the numerous peace-keeping operations it has established in recent years are eloquent testimony to the central importance that the Council attaches to the field of peace and security. My delegation believes that the new emphasis on the role of the Security Council is in itself a welcome development, to the extent that it is a reflection of the new reality of the world in which the United Nations, and in particular its Security Council, should be a central organ in the maintenance of international order. As the role of the Council has grown, however, the need to reform its composition and to improve its working methods and procedures has become increasingly important.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“At the outset, I should like, Sir, to extend my congratulations on your assumption of the presidency for the month of December. My congratulations also go to Ambassador Albright, who guided the work of the Council so efficiently as its President for the month of November. Japan welcomes the initiative of the Council to convene this meeting to discuss the Security Council's working methods and procedures. With the end of the cold war, the role and the responsibility of the Security Council with regard to maintaining international peace and security has increased dramatically. The Council has come to devote an enormous amount of time to deliberations on issues relating to this field and has adopted many resolutions thereon.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source