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Satoh

lines on the record: 183
first: 1998-11-05
most recent: 2002-05-20
sittings or episodes: 28
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“With that recognition, I would like to point out again that it is important for the leadership of East Timor to lead their country in solidarity; that it is important for the people of East Timor to participate in the efforts for nation-building, taking their country's development as a matter of their own responsibility; and that it is important for the international community to continue its support for East Timor. I would like to emphasize, in particular, that the support of the international community and the development of good, cooperative relations between East Timor and neighbouring countries are indispensable for the stability and prosperity of East Timor. The Government of Japan, for its part, is determined to spare no effort to continue to play an important role in the international efforts to support East Timor.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“We expect that he will demonstrate outstanding leadership for the success of the Mission. Although in the case of East Timor it was indeed appropriate that the United Nations peacekeeping operation ran the interim administration, I would like to take this opportunity to state anew the position of the Government of Japan that the modalities of future peacekeeping operations should be considered in the light of each individual situation. Ways of funding multifaceted missions that include a civilian component should also be considered on a case-by-case basis. It is clear to everyone that after independence East Timor will face a number of difficult challenges.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“I would like to express the Japanese Government's admiration and appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, and to the other members of UNTAET for their leadership and their dedicated efforts. The Government of Japan supports resolution 1410 (2002), which the Security Council adopted on 17 May 2002, establishing the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). Japan will continue to provide assistance to ensure that UNMISET will be able to conduct effective activities for the stability and development of independent East Timor. In that respect, I would like to congratulate our trusted friend, Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma, on his assumption of the office of Special Representative of the Secretary-General for East Timor, as head of UNMISET.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“In addition, at the donor conference held in Dili on 14 and 15 May 2002, the Japanese Government expressed its intention to extend approximately $60 million over the next three years for reconstruction and development, as well as for humanitarian assistance. An engineering group of 680 troops, including female members, from Japan's Self-Defence Forces is participating in the United Nations peacekeeping operation and engaging in the construction and repair of roads and bridges, which is also expected to contribute to the reconstruction and development of East Timor. What the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) has achieved in East Timor is a success story of which the United Nations should be proud.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“Prime Minister Koizumi further declared that the Government of Japan would continue to extend its active support for East Timor's nation-building efforts towards self-reliance and national reconciliation. The Government of Japan has been making efforts to play a leading role within the international community in supporting East Timor, and it is already the largest donor in terms of actual disbursements. The Japanese Government has extended $120 million for reconstruction and development, as well as for humanitarian assistance, on the basis of its pledge to provide $130 million over three years, which it made at the first donor conference, which it hosted in Tokyo in December 1999.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“On this independence day, Prime Minister Junichiroh Koizumi sent a congratulatory message to the people of East Timor, in which he stated: "Being a national of an Asian country, I am deeply touched by the fact that East Timor, having struggled through a long, painful journey, enters upon a new era this day... We would like to express our profound respect to the people of East Timor for their efforts and courage to date." Prime Minister Koizumi, on his visit to East Timor on 29 April, also agreed with Mr. Xanana Gusmao and Mr. Mari Alkatiri, who today have respectively become the first President and the first Prime Minister, that Japan and the independent East Timor would build a forward-looking and close relationship.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“First of all, I would like to express our appreciation for your thoughtfulness, Mr. President, in coming to New York to chair this important meeting. I consider it very appropriate for the Foreign Minister of a country of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to preside over today's debate, for it is very important for independent East Timor to have close relationships with ASEAN countries. At the outset, I would like, on behalf of the Government of Japan, to offer our heartfelt congratulations to the people of East Timor, who have achieved independence today.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“I would like to emphasize in particular that the support of the international community and the development of good cooperative relations between East Timor and neighbouring countries are indispensable for the stability and prosperity of East Timor. The Government of Japan, for its part, is determined to spare no effort to continue to play an important role in the international efforts to support East Timor.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“The Japanese Government also supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General that the Security Council adopt a resolution giving a mandate to UNMISET for its initial period of one year. It is clear to everyone that after independence East Timor will face a number of difficult challenges. With this recognition, I would like to point out that it is important for the leadership of East Timor to lead their country in solidarity; that it is important for the people of East Timor to participate in the efforts for nation- building, taking on their country's development as a matter of their own responsibility; and that it is important for the international community to continue its support for East Timor.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“We cannot overemphasize the important role UNTAET has played over the past two and a half years in assisting East Timor's progress towards independence. I would therefore like to express the Japanese Government's admiration and appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, and to the other members of UNTAET for their leadership and dedicated efforts throughout this period. I also welcome the report on East Timor which Secretary-General Kofi Annan submitted to the Security Council on 17 April. The Government of Japan supports the plan described in the report concerning the mandate, structure and timetable of a United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET).”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“The Japanese Government has already extended $120 million for reconstruction and development as well as for humanitarian assistance on the basis of our pledge to provide, over three years, $130 million to this end - a pledge we made at the first donor conference we hosted in Tokyo in December 1999. In addition, an engineering group of 680 troops, including female members of Japan's Self-Defence Forces, has completed its deployment in East Timor this month to participate in the United Nations peacekeeping operations. They will engage in the construction and repair of roads and bridges, which are also expected to contribute to the reconstruction and development of East Timor. What the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) has achieved in East Timor is a success story of which the United Nations should be proud.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“Prime Minister Koizumi also expressed the intention of the Government of Japan to continue to extend to East Timor as much support as possible. This coming Monday, Prime Minister Koizumi will visit East Timor. That visit is aimed at conveying directly to the leaders and the people of East Timor the Japanese people's message of congratulations and their determination to assist East Timor. The Prime Minister is looking forward to meeting Mr. Gusmao and Mr. Alkatiri in Dili and to discussing with them the future of East Timor as well as the political stability and economic development of the Asia-Pacific region. The Government of Japan has been making efforts to play a leading role within the international community in supporting East Timor. Indeed, it is already the largest donor in terms of actual disbursements.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“Furthermore, I would like to extend once again our congratulations on the successful presidential election held in East Timor on 14 April. The international community, including the observation team dispatched by the Government of Japan, assessed the election as having been held in a free and fair manner. The success of the presidential election, following the Constituent Assembly elections held in August last year, is further testimony to the firm commitment of the people of East Timor to democracy. In his congratulatory message to President-elect Gusmao, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi expressed the hope that Mr. Gusmao, in solidarity with the Government and people of East Timor, would tackle the tasks required to build a self-reliant nation.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“I, too, want to express my disappointment at the way this meeting was arranged. It is very disappointing that, although we are one of the major contributors, we have to speak in the absence of the future President and others. I hope you will consider this again, Mr. President, although I do not want to spend too much time on this. First of all, on behalf of the Government of Japan, I would like to congratulate Mr. Xanana Gusmao on his recent election as the first President of independent East Timor. I would also like to pay tribute to Mr. Mari Alkatiri, who has been serving as the Chief Minister of the Transitional Government of East Timor and who, with independence, will continue to assume important duties for nation-building in East Timor.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“In the light of this recognition, the Japanese Government will remain committed to do its best in support of the CTC in the months to come.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“The Japanese Government supports the CTC's intention to take advantage of cooperation with regional organizations and other international forums to promote the full implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). My Government, for its part, will work to see to it that regional organizations and other forums to which it belongs expand their cooperation with the CTC. I would like to conclude by stressing that now is the time for all Member States to reaffirm our common commitment to combat terrorism and to renew our determination to support the CTC so that it can continue its valuable work, building upon the success it has achieved so far. The tasks that the CTC will have to face in the future will be far more challenging than those it faced during the initial period.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“From that point of view, we support the CTC's intention to focus its future activities on those countries facing difficulties in implementing resolution 1373 (2001). In this context, it is particularly important to upgrade the CTC directory of assistance, which already exists to a limited extent. To that end, we must urge those countries capable of providing assistance to register their assistance programmes in the CTC directory as soon as possible. The Japanese Government, for its part, has already registered its own technical assistance training programmes and has decided to double the number of trainees that it will accept for those programmes in 2002.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“In that connection, the Japanese Government considers it a serious problem that many countries, despite their intentions, have not submitted their reports because they lack the capacity to do so. Therefore, we would like to call on the CTC urgently to consider what needs to be done to help those countries. Assistance to developing countries is essential in order to secure the global implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), and such assistance could be better organized if the CTC could identify countries in need as well as the areas in which they require assistance. Such a step would facilitate cooperation between donor and recipient countries and would further promote the implementation by developing countries of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“Furthermore, in order to ensure the thorough implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and, at the same time, to make it possible for the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism to enter into force, the Japanese Government has submitted the relevant draft legislation to the Japanese Diet and plans to ratify the Convention as soon as the Diet approves it. That will complete Japan's ratification of all 12 anti-terrorism conventions. We highly appreciate the fact that the CTC has been vigorously conducting its work of reviewing the reports submitted by Member States on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). Therefore, it is all the more important to urge those countries that have not yet done so to submit their reports to the CTC promptly.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“In freezing the financial assets of the individuals and entities associated with Al Qaeda and the Taliban pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1333 (2000) and 1390 (2002), the Japanese Government has been taking the necessary measures nearly simultaneously with the sanctions Committee's decisions to add an individual or an entity to the sanctions list. The assistance extended by the sanctions Committee is crucially important in order to make it possible for us to take such swift action. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to Ambassador Alfonso Valdivieso, Chairman of the sanctions Committee, for his cooperation.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“Thanks to them, the CTC is already a successful institution. In the immediate aftermath of the 11 September attacks, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi affirmed that the Japanese Government is resolved to make the fight against terrorism its own responsibility and to engage itself actively in that fight. The full implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) is a central task in such efforts on the part of the Japanese Government. In particular, the Government of Japan places high priority on the swift implementation of the Security Council's measures in order to deprive terrorists of any possibility of withdrawing funds before their assets are frozen.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“Since the heinous terrorist attacks of 11 September last year, significant progress has been made through international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. This progress is encouraging, but the fight is only at its beginning stage. It is therefore essential for all Member States to strengthen their cooperative efforts to attain our common goal of eliminating terrorism. In that context, I cannot overemphasize the importance of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), particularly its valuable activities to enhance the capacity of countries concerned with combating terrorism. I would thus like to pay my highest tribute to Ambassador Jeremy Greenstock and the other members of the CTC Bureau for the strenuous efforts they have devoted to the activities of that important Committee.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“The Government of Japan appeals to both parties to respond positively to his efforts and to achieve a ceasefire agreement as soon as possible. To that end, it dispatched to the region its special envoy, Ambassador Hiroshi Shigeta, in order to support General Zinni's efforts. The Government of Japan is determined to extend all possible assistance to the efforts to improve the situation.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“It should be recalled that Mr. Arafat is the legitimate leader of the Palestinian people, elected through a democratic process. The Security Council, with its recent resolution 1402 (2002), has once again sent a strong message to both parties to put an end to the escalation of violence and return to the negotiating table. The Government of Japan fully supports that resolution and requests the parties concerned to implement it without delay. We also regard American engagement indispensable in order to break the impasse and bring the peace process back on track. In this context, the mission of General Zinni of the United States, who remains in the region to continue his mediation efforts, is of utmost importance.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“We have urged the Palestinian Authority at various levels to do its utmost to suppress extremists. Last Friday in Tokyo, Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi urged the Palestinian Authority, through the visiting Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council, Mr. Abu Ala, to act immediately against those responsible for terrorist actions. At the same time, the Government of Japan has urged the Israeli Government to exert maximum restraint. In a telephone conversation last Saturday, Foreign Minister Kawaguchi told the Israeli Foreign Minister, Mr. Shimon Peres, that the incursions into Palestinian cities by Israeli forces and putting the headquarters of Chairman Arafat under siege were not conducive to restoring calm to the situation. She also called for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian cities.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“In the past six days alone, more than 80 Israelis and Palestinians have reportedly been killed and hundreds more injured. We extend our deep condolences and sympathies to all the victims and their families. It is all the more deplorable that these events are occurring at a time when there are constructive developments for peace in the region. These include, first, the adoption by the Security Council of resolution 1397 (2002), which affirmed, for the first time, a vision of a region where two States, Israel and Palestine, would live side by side and within secure and recognized borders; and secondly, the Arab peace initiative adopted at the Arab summit meeting, based on the proposal of Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. The Japanese Government condemns in the strongest terms all acts of terrorism aimed at innocent civilians.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“I found it very embarrassing here today to have to choose between the two seats - one on the side of Israel and the other on the side of Palestine. I want to tell both my Palestinian and my Israeli colleagues that my sitting here today on this side does not mean anything more than sheer convenience. I cannot divide myself. I hope that the Security Council can find a way for us to sit in a more politically comfortable way in the future. The Government of Japan is gravely concerned over the escalating violence and terror in Israel and the Palestinian autonomous territories, which include the series of terrorist attacks by Palestinian extremists and the military campaign into Palestinian cities by the Israeli Defence Forces. We are particularly concerned over the killing of innocent civilians, which can never be justified.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“But as I have stated several times in this Council, many difficulties lie ahead for East Timor, before and after independence, and it is the responsibility of the international community to continue to extend its support and cooperation to the people of East Timor. Recognizing this, the Government of Japan is determined to continue to play an important role in the international community's efforts to support East Timor.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We therefore hope that the work of preparing the Secretary-General's recommendations on the follow-on mission will be completed as soon as possible and that the Security Council will promptly decide on the establishment of the mission. I would like to make it clear in this context that the Japanese Government supports the idea of funding a minimum and indispensable civilian component, including 100 key functions, with peacekeeping assessed contributions. The independence of East Timor, which will soon be achieved, will be a success story for a world in which conflict and instability are widespread.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Furthermore, the Government of Japan is now preparing to dispatch an engineering group of approximately 700 members of its Self-Defence Forces to the peacekeeping operation in East Timor. The engineering group plans to begin its deployment on the ground in the course of March and April, engaging in the construction and repair of roads and bridges, thus making a contribution to the reconstruction and development of East Timor. We are pleased to note in the Secretary-General's report the progress being made in planning the functions and structure of the post-UNTAET follow-on mission. The Government of Japan is of the view that a United Nations presence is necessary in order to ensure the stability of East Timor after it achieves independence.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The comprehensive resolution of the issue of East Timorese refugees will be vitally important for the stability of East Timor. Recognizing that fact, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi recently announced, in response to the Joint Appeal made by the United Nations and the Government of Indonesia, that Japan would extend assistance amounting to $5.39 million to support East Timor refugees in West Timor. Prime Minister Koizumi also told Mr. Xanana Gusmao, the former President of the National Council of Timorese Resistance, who is now visiting Japan, that the Japanese Government will consider extending assistance amounting to $1 million for the activities of the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Naturally, the Government of Japan supports the extension of UNTAET's mandate, as recommended in the Secretary-General's report, until 20 May this year - the date on which East Timor is to become independent. I would also like to take this opportunity to reiterate our admiration for the people of East Timor, who, in cooperation with UNTAET, have been making strenuous efforts to achieve their own independence. We would encourage them to tackle, with a sense of ownership, the remaining tasks leading up to independence, including the adoption of the new Constitution and the holding of the presidential election. For its part, the Government of Japan will continue to extend to the people of East Timor and to UNTAET its utmost cooperation and assistance in order to ensure the stability and prosperity of East Timor.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting on this important subject. I welcome Secretary-General Kofi Annan's report of 17 January, submitted to the Security Council, on the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). I would also like to express my appreciation for today's briefings by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, and by East Timor's Senior Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta. At the outset, I would like once again to express, on behalf of the Government of Japan, our high regard for the contributions that UNTAET has made to efforts aimed at achieving East Timor's independence and for the leadership that Mr. Vieira de Mello has demonstrated in the process.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Since 1996 my Government has been calling for the holding of a conference for peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan, and I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm the Japanese Government's preparedness to host, at as early a stage as possible, a conference that would contribute to the peace and reconstruction of Afghanistan in cooperation with the countries and organizations concerned.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The Government of Japan has already extended emergency economic assistance, including assistance to Afghan refugees, to Pakistan and other neighbouring countries. It has also pledged to provide up to $120 million for the assistance efforts for Afghan refugees and displaced people in Afghanistan to be undertaken by United Nations agencies and other humanitarian organizations. The Government of Japan is preparing to play an active role in the efforts both to attain peace in Afghanistan and to help reconstruct the country, and has appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Representative for Afghanistan the former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mrs. Sadako Ogata, who has long experience in the area of humanitarian assistance.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The government must represent every ethnic group in Afghanistan and have the broad support of the Afghan people. It must adhere to international law and establish friendly relations with its neighbours. It must not support terrorism and must commit to prohibiting the production of narcotics. Furthermore, the Government of Japan considers that the convening of a Loya Jirgah under Zahir Shah, the former king, is one of the options to prepare for an establishment of such a government. With winter approaching, there is an urgent humanitarian requirement for the international community to deliver food and other vital goods to the people of Afghanistan, and it is important that Member States join together in supporting the humanitarian activities of United Nations organizations.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Needless to say, in pursuing political stability in Afghanistan it is of the utmost importance to respect the will of the Afghan people. However, the realities in Afghanistan are such that it is difficult to ascertain the will of the people. The activities of Secretary-General Annan and Ambassador Brahimi to explore a path towards political stability in Afghanistan are therefore especially important. The Government of Japan intends to provide strong support and cooperation for these activities. With regard to the future Government of Afghanistan, Japan has been making it clear that such a government must meet the following requirements, which were also underlined in the "six plus two" joint ministerial declaration issued yesterday.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“As can be seen from what is happening in Kabul today, the military situation in Afghanistan is changing rapidly. However, even at a time when military actions are under way, efforts are needed to ensure the security of non-combat areas and to provide humanitarian assistance. Once the military actions are brought to an end, those efforts must be further strengthened and rehabilitation and administration must be commenced in a seamless manner. Also while military actions are under way, it is necessary to explore ways to attain political stability in the country. Furthermore, it must also be emphasized that it is essential to provide clear prospects for the reconstruction and development that will take place after military actions end in order to promote efforts to seek political stability in Afghanistan.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“However, if we look to the past, we can hardly claim that the United Nations and the international community have given sufficient attention to the difficulties confronting Afghanistan. We must therefore renew our efforts now in order to ensure that the people of Afghanistan will be able to live in peace. The Government of Japan, together with many Member States, strongly condemns the terrorist attacks against the United States on 11 September and supports actions against terrorism being undertaken by the countries concerned on the basis of Security Council resolutions. Needless to say, our wish is that, as soon as possible, the day will come when the objectives of the ongoing use of force will be achieved so that the international community will be able to engage in reconciliation and reconstruction in Afghanistan.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I would like to express, on behalf of the Government of Japan, our appreciation to you, Madam President, for your leadership in convening this debate. I would also like to express my Government's sincere gratitude to Secretary-General Kofi Annan and his Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Lakhdar Brahimi, for their statements this morning. In particular, we appreciate Ambassador Brahimi's briefing for its keen insights regarding the steps to be taken in addressing the situation in Afghanistan. It is essential to attain peace in Afghanistan and to help reconstruct and develop the country in order not only to eliminate the hotbed of global terrorism but also to ensure the long-term stability and prosperity of the neighbouring countries and of the region.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The successful elections are truly a cause for celebration for everybody involved, but the elections are only one step, albeit a major one, towards the achievement of an independent East Timor. Many more difficult issues will have to be addressed by the Timorese people, as well as by the international community, in order to ensure the successful attainment of independence for that island nation. External support and assistance will be essential for nation-building not only before, but also after independence. I would therefore like to conclude this statement by reaffirming the Japanese Government's commitment to supporting East Timor as it engages itself in nation-building in the years to come.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“In order to make the future process predictable and therefore stable, it is critical for the Security Council to clearly define at an early stage the shape of the follow-on mission, including its function, composition, required financial resources, necessary procedures and time- frame, taking into account the needs and security conditions on the ground in East Timor and, indeed, the wishes of the Timorese people. In light of what we see on the island, we strongly believe that the United Nations should continue its military and civilian police presence, as well as a minimum and indispensable civilian personnel presence. We hope that the Secretary-General will carefully examine such needs as he compiles his recommendations to submit to the United Nations membership in October.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“The forthcoming formation of the Timorese Transitional Government will be an important step towards self-governance, but we have to acknowledge that there will remain certain areas where UNTAET must continue its activities in accordance with the mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council. Close cooperation between UNTAET and the Timorese Government will therefore be essential to attain the orderly transition to independence. The planning for a follow-on mission of UNTAET is another important issue which the international community must address.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“Recognizing the importance of the elections, Japan dispatched a team of electoral observers and provided financial support amounting to $1.2 million through UNDP electoral assistance projects. Now that the elections have been successfully held, we would like to urge all parties to fully respect the results and to unite towards nation-building. It is particularly important that the new Constituent Assembly work on the drafting of the constitution in a balanced, inclusive and cooperative manner, for the purpose of their work is to create the very foundation of nation-building in East Timor. Needless to say, the way the Constituent Assembly discharges its responsibility will have a defining impact on the future governance of the country.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“I would like to express my appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this open meeting on this very important day in the history of East Timor. First of all, we welcome the fact that the elections on 30 August for the Constituent Assembly in East Timor were conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner. The very high turnout is a clear testimony to the East Timorese people's determination to participate in the nation-building process. It is also the result of the strenuous efforts made by the Independent Electoral Commission, the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Japanese Government pays high tribute to all those organizations which have contributed to the success of the elections.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“More important, the establishment of peacekeeping operations provides the international community with valuable opportunities to improve and develop the way it deals with the issue of small arms. That issue must inevitably be addressed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the local conditions involved. In that context, due consideration should be given to the issue of small arms when the Security Council sends a fact-finding mission to an area of conflict. Because the Council can be a driving force in efforts to overcome the threat of small arms, we encourage it to remain mindful of its responsibilities and to continue to pay careful attention to activities undertaken by various countries and organizations to the same end.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“I would like to add that, for the purpose of ensuring the effective implementation of the Programme of Action and of further improving the regime, it is important that a review conference be convened within the next several years. In closing, I would like to call upon the Security Council, which has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, to pay particular attention to the issue of small arms when it considers concrete conflict-prevention measures. The mandates of peacekeeping operations established by the Council address small-arms issues in various ways, such as the collection and storage of weapons. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration efforts too have become typical features of recent peacekeeping operations.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“The Japanese Government is also planning to expand, possibly in cooperation with other donor countries and United Nations agencies, weapons-for-development projects to Africa, the Balkans and the Asia-Pacific region, based upon the pilot project Japan has developed with the European Union in Cambodia. Furthermore, we are planning to conduct research on past small arms collection projects with a View to establishing guidelines for future efforts. Japan's additional contribution of $900,000 to the trust fund of the Department for Disarmament Affairs is aimed at promoting such projects for resolving problems related to small arms.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Seiken Sugiura, stressed at the Conference, it is the responsibility of the international community to extend support and assistance in response to the aspirations and will of the people in all the affected countries and regions. It is now up to all of us to ensure that the Programme of Action is effectively implemented and to foster even greater international cooperation to free the world from the threat of small arms. The Japanese Government, for its part, plans to host a meeting of experts at the beginning of next year with a view to furthering cooperation with countries that are committed to resolving this issue.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“In this context, we would like to take this opportunity to recognize the significant contribution that African countries made to the success of the Conference, both at the preparatory stage, under the able leadership of Ambassador Dos Santos of Mozambique, and, most importantly, at the closing moments of the Conference, when they displayed the commendable political will to agree to a painful compromise in order to ensure the adoption of the Programme of Action by consensus. It is now incumbent upon the international community to make the Programme of Action truly meaningful for the countries in Africa severely affected by small arms. I must hasten to add that the countries suffering from the scourge of small arms are not confined to Africa. As Japan's Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source