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Shinyo

lines on the record: 97
first: 2006-09-13
most recent: 2008-08-27
sittings or episodes: 13
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“I believe that it also demonstrates that the activities related to resolution 1540 (2004) have apparently shifted from the stage of reporting to the next phase. At the same time, on the basis of the discussions at the workshop and my mission's experience while serving on the 1540 Committee for the past two years, it appears that the challenges surrounding the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) have become clearer. Today, I would like to share some thoughts on those challenges. First, as regards cooperation with international organizations, the 1540 Committee itself does not have the capacity at this point to provide assistance to Member States. Therefore, international organizations that have assistance agendas should play active roles.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Last week, a workshop on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) was held in San Francisco, for the first time within the framework of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum (ARF), and an expert from my delegation took part. I received a report that the workshop was quite fruitful. In that regard, I wish to thank the Governments of the United States, Canada and Singapore, which were its sponsors. At the workshop, the Regional Forum participants explained their national efforts to implement resolution 1540 (2004), and it is impressive that a number of Asian countries have made strides in its implementation. That fact, in my View, is attributable to the outreach activities undertaken by you, Mr. President, in particular.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“At the outset, since we have not had an opportunity for quite some time in this Chamber to have a discussion focused solely on resolution 1540 (2004), I highly commend your initiative, Mr. President, to hold an open debate on this important subject, as you currently chair the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Nobuaki Tanaka, Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs, and the representatives of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Customs Organization for their statements.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In this process, substantive progress in SSR provides a nexus between the peacekeeping phase and the peacebuilding phase. Effective collaboration between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission will therefore be important. In conclusion, we need to build on today's discussion and continue our efforts to make a difference on the ground. In our follow-up efforts, we must ensure a coherent approach within the United Nations system, so as to make the most of available financial resources. We must also continue to respect and promote the post-conflict countries' sense of ownership. From these viewpoints, Japan fully supports the draft presidential statement, which refers to a report of the Secretary-General on this important subject.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“It was from this perspective that my delegation stressed the importance of the Council's communication with non-Council actors during our term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council in 2005 and 2006. In order to bridge the critical gap between a post- conflict situation and sustainable development, a smooth transfer of the principal local mandate from a peacekeeping operation to an integrated United Nations mission and then to a United Nations country team is essential. In this connection, it will be useful to closely coordinate the exit strategy of a peacekeeping operation or an integrated mission, both of which come within the Security Council's purview, with the longer- term integrated peacebuilding strategy that the Peacebuilding Commission has just begun formulating.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“For the eventual handover of security sector responsibilities from the international community to the local Government to be conducted smoothly, it is imperative, first and foremost, that the Security Council ensure that the international community's intervention in a conflict, whenever the Council decides to authorize such intervention, is made with legitimacy. It is also important for the Security Council to see to it that sufficient consideration is given to SSR aspects at an early stage, especially during the negotiations for a peace agreement. The mandates of peacekeeping missions in which security sector reform is an important element will be significantly enriched if the Security Council conducts dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders in the course of deliberations.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“When we talk about coordination, there is often the risk of narrowing our discussion to focus on building a new coordination mechanism, but we should remember that this is not what the individual men and women on the ground are hoping for. My Government recently utilized Afghanistan's existing coordination body, the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board, to propose a joint effort between Japan and Germany towards reforming the Ministry of the Interior. There is no doubt that the role of the Security Council is quite important with respect to security sector reform.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Insofar as it is an important pillar of the rule of law and the democratic governance of a State, SSR should be undertaken in a comprehensive fashion. Furthermore, a wide range of outside actors have roles to play. The efforts of bilateral donors, United Nations organs, regional organizations, international financial institutions and non-governmental organizations must also be adequately harmonized, while encouraging local ownership of the SSR process. My delegation highly commends ongoing coordination efforts in the United Nations system within the framework of the inter-agency working group among the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the United Nations Development Programme and other players. We hope that such efforts will continue to further advance coordination on SSR, while fully utilizing existing mechanisms.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“This human security aspect is quite important in security sector reform. In addition to its political, technical and institutional aspects, we need to pay sufficient attention to its psychological aspect, as SSR is as much a question of winning the hearts and minds of the people. In other words, security sector reform can be achieved only if human security is ensured and if people are able to go through their daily lives with confidence and a sense of reassurance. Security institutions, therefore, must be developed with the perspectives of individuals and communities in mind, in addition to those of the State. We fully endorse your view, Sir, that a comprehensive, coherent and coordinated approach is needed for security sector reform.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“It would not be an exaggeration to say that the eventual success of reconstruction and peacebuilding in a given country hinges on whether security sector reform can be implemented effectively; and, therefore, SSR should not be seen merely as one aspect of institution- building. It is for this reason that Japan has been giving significant attention to security sector reform. My Government has been helping women and men in Afghanistan, Iraq, Timor-Leste and other countries in their SSR activities. Mr. President, we fully support your view that the objective of security sector reform is to ensure that security and justice are delivered to the State and its people, in an environment consistent with democratic norms and the principles of good governance and the rule of law, thereby promoting human security.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's open debate on this vitally important subject. My delegation highly commends the excellent preparatory work by the Government of Slovakia, in particular the holding of a series of round- table discussions and an Arria-formula meeting over the past six months, on which we have built today's discussion, focusing on a number of specific issues that have proved to warrant close attention by the Security Council. Security sector reform (SSR), particularly for countries emerging from conflict, provides one of the critical foundations of a State and is an essential element for the return and resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as for rebuilding the lives of local populations.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“While the situation in Kosovo will reach a critical juncture at the beginning of next year, we would like to strongly urge all parties to act with the utmost prudence to ensure that the final status will contribute to peace and security in the region.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Ahtisaari and, in that context, we express our understanding of his decision to present his comprehensive proposal immediately after the upcoming Serbian elections. Secondly, we welcome the careful preparations now under way for the transition to an international civilian presence after the withdrawal of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) under the leadership of UNMIK and the European Union. The transition needs to take place without any delay upon the determination of the final status. Before concluding my remarks today, I would like to send an important message to all parties.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to the freedom of movement, the mistrust among ethnic groups, especially the fear among the Kosovo Serbs and other minority populations with regard to the majority population, is an underlying factor that is hindering freedom of movement. Serbian and Albanian leaders alike therefore need to take the necessary measures for confidence-building among the people. That issue, together with the aforementioned problem of insufficient job opportunities, constitutes an obstacle to the return of refugees and internally displaced persons. For that reason, we call for prompt measures in that regard. I would also like to make several points concerning the efforts of the international community towards determination of the final status of Kosovo. First, Japan has been fully supporting the efforts of 06-6573] Special Envoy Mr.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“To solve that problem, the Government of Serbia, as a responsible member of the international community, should respond positively to the international calls for action on that issue. Secondly, with regard to the economy, a stable society will not be achieved through the stabilization of governance alone, but also requires economic recovery. The economy of Kosovo is hardly self-sufficient. The Provisional Institutions need to redouble their efforts to build the necessary economic system and institutions, and also to address the issue of youth unemployment, which some say exceeds 60 per cent. In addition, special attention should be given to creating job opportunities for returnees and minority groups.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Needless to say, serious work should go into all standards implementation efforts. However, I would like to mention the following three points that require particular attention in light of the anticipated situation following the settlement of the final status. First, with regard to functioning democratic institutions, it is a serious problem that no progress has been reported on the issue of participation of Kosovo Serbs in Kosovo's political institutions. We express our deep concern, in particular, with regard to the three northern municipalities' ongoing boycott of contacts with the Provisional Institutions, and urge those municipalities once again to resume their contacts without delay.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Since the standards include some important elements which provide the foundation for governance based on democracy and the rule of law, Japan would like to reaffirm the importance of continued implementation efforts by the future Government in Kosovo, regardless of the final status. In that regard, we welcome the steady progress on the implementation of 13 priority areas, as noted in the report of the Secretary-General. In addition, we appreciate the creation of structures and work plans by the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to implement the European Partnership Action Plan, in which the standards are now integrally incorporated. Those efforts can be regarded as evidence of Kosovo's commitment to the continuing implementation of the standards in the future.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“At the outset, allow me to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Rucker for his briefing. I would also like to thank Ms. Raskovic-Ivic, President of the Coordination Centre of the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija, and welcome the presence of the Prime Minister of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of Kosovo, Mr. Ceku, at this meeting. While a form for the final status of Kosovo dominates the political situation in Kosovo, the implementation of the Kosovo standards is the challenge which the leaders of Kosovo must address on a day-to-day basis.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“It is our pleasure to note that Japan announced yesterday, 10 December, its authorization of two oil and electricity projects in utilizing the soft loan, in addition to the six projects previously announced in fields that include seaports, irrigation, thermal power plants, roads and bridges and oil refineries. We hope that implementation of these projects will begin immediately upon the completion of the necessary procedures for financing. Moreover, Japan will remain actively and continuously engaged in the Compact process, in cooperation with the United Nations and other relevant parties.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“The Government of Japan made a Cabinet- level decision on 8 December to extend, until the end of July next year, the Basic Plan regarding response measures on the law concerning the special measures on humanitarian and reconstruction assistance in Iraq, which is the framework for Japan's cooperation and assistance to the country. We are pleased to report that that decision will enable Japan to continue to provide airlift support. Secondly, various projects amounting to $1.5 billion in grant aid have been completed to support Iraqi reconstruction. Additional aid of up to $3.5 billion - made available through a soft loan window, largely for improvement of infrastructure and other economic and social projects - is in the pipeline for steady implementation.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“The international community must intensify its support for Iraq so that the country can overcome the present difficulties and make meaningful strides towards becoming a democratic and stable State. Japan, for its part, will maintain its commitment to proactively provide appropriate support in Iraq, mainly in the following two areas. First, Japan provides airlift support activities to UNAMI and the Multinational Force through its Air Self-Defence Force assets. After concluding its humanitarian and reconstruction support activities in Iraq, for which it deployed its Ground Self-Defence Force contingents, Japan began providing regular airlift services to United Nations personnel to facilitate the ongoing activities of UNAMI and their possible expansion.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Broader participation of the international community will be key to the success of the Compact process. We highly appreciate, in this connection, the cooperation by the Governments of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait in hosting the preparatory meetings in September and October. By the same token, we appreciate the strong role that the United Nations, through UNAMI, has been playing to promote the Compact process as a co-chair. This includes organizing the Foreign Minister-level meeting on Iraq and the meeting to brief on the developments on the Compact, both held in New York in September and November. Japan looks forward to the finalization and adoption of the Compact at the earliest possible time.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Japan also wishes to commend once again the important role that United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has been fulfilling in the Iraq process under challenging circumstances, and to express its strong support for the Mission's activities. In the current situation, we continue to place importance on three areas of UNAMI's mandate-based activities, namely: the promotion of national dialogue, the facilitation of coordination and delivery of reconstruction and development assistance, and assistance in the constitutional and electoral processes. Japan considers the three elements of political stability, improvement of security and economic reconstruction, to be interlinked. From this point of view, we welcome the advancement of the discussion on the International Compact for Iraq.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“We expect that improved relations between Iraq and the neighbouring and regional countries though efforts such as these will lead to political and security stability in Iraq. At the end of November the Council adopted resolution 1723 (2006), which extended the mandate of the Multinational Force (MNF). Japan welcomes the fact that Iraqi forces are gradually assuming responsibility for security in substantial areas of the country, owing to progress in training the Iraqi security forces by the MNF. Japan expects that the continued presence of the MNF in Iraq will further facilitate this positive development. We pay tribute to the important role that the MNF has been playing in this area.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“In this regard, Japan appreciates the continued efforts of the Government of Iraq, under the leadership of Prime Minister Al-Maliki, to promote the National Reconciliation Plan and the Security Plan. It is also imperative that the broader international community actively provide the necessary support to assist the efforts made by the Government and the people of Iraq for nation-building. In this connection, the positive cooperation extended, and the constructive role played, by the neighbouring and regional countries must not be overlooked. We welcome the recently announced normalization of diplomatic relations between Iraq and Syria, as well as the recent visit to Iran by Iraqi President Talabani, following the visit of Prime Minister Al-Maliki to the country in September.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Japan condemns any acts that may contribute to destabilizing the situation in Iraq, including the terrorist attacks in Sadr City on 23 November, which took a heavy toll in innocent civilian lives, and the mass abduction of employees and visitors at the Ministry of Higher Education in Baghdad. Security provides the necessary foundation for a recovering nation's activities, including reconstruction and development. At the same time, political stability in turn leads to improvement in the security situation. Japan reiterates the importance of ownership of the nation-building process by the Iraqi people in establishing responsible governance by the Iraqi Government and national reconstruction.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“I would like to join my colleagues in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Qazi, and Ambassador Wolcott Sanders for their informative briefings on, respectively, the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and the Multinational Force. Iraq is at an important crossroads, as observed in the Secretary-General's report. Iraq - the people and the Government - continues to be confronted with mounting, complex internal challenges in achieving national reconciliation, ensuring security in communities and promoting reconstruction and development. Of particularly serious concern is the deteriorating security situation, which is characterized by increasing sectarian violence and insurgent and terrorist attacks in many parts of Iraq.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“The Government of Japan shares with the other Council members the view that the Council should act in unity and with all due haste to take appropriate action in the light of the tragic event in Beit Hanoun, which we consider unjustifiable. Based on this recognition, Japan participated constructively in the discussions on the draft resolution proposed by the representative of Qatar. We highly appreciate the flexibility shown by our colleagues from Qatar, who endeavoured to reflect in the draft resolutions some of our concerns raised in the process of discussions. However, the Government of Japan believes that the text before us (8/2006/878) is not yet sufficiently balanced and that further discussion is needed. It is regrettable that the differences of opinion on a few points have not been successfully bridged.”
2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source
“The deteriorating humanitarian situation among Palestinians is a matter of deep concern to our Government. Japan reiterates the importance for the international community of continuing to provide necessary assistance in order to address this situation. For our part, we have been steadily implementing our pledge of $25 million in humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, announced at the time of the visit of former Prime Minister Koizumi to Palestine in July. Japan will continue to cooperate with the international community in working to achieve the mitigation of tensions and the restoration of stability in the region. It is necessary that any statement from the Council be balanced and that it carefully reflect the relevant aspects of the situation.”
2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source
“The Government of Japan deeply deplores the situation in Gaza, in which many Palestinian civilians have become victims during the recent Israeli military operations. We especially deplore the fact that more civilian lives were claimed on 8 November, in the shelling by the Israel Defense Forces of private houses in Beit Hanoun. It is necessary for all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint in order to avoid further aggravation of the situation. Japan strongly calls upon the Government of Israel, in particular, to avoid any action that may lead to further civilian casualties. We urge the Government of the Palestinian Authority to take appropriate measures to bring an immediate end to the violence by Palestinian extremist groups, including rocket attacks against Israel.”
2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source
“At the same time, we are making efforts to realize the creation of a corridor for peace and prosperity, which aims at facilitating coexistence and mutual prosperity in the region in the mid- to long-term, through consultations among Government representatives of the four parties concerned - Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Japan. We have dispatched a study mission to the region and are making efforts to implement the plan. Japan will continue to cooperate with the international community in achieving the mitigation of tensions and the restoration of stability in the region.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“We reiterate the importance for the international community, including Israel, to continue to provide the needed assistance in order to address the situation. In this regard, we stress that an early resumption by the Israeli Government of the transfer of tax and customs revenues to the Palestinian Authority, as well as the full implementation of the Agreement on Movement and Access, concluded in November 2005, are matters of the utmost priority. For our part, we have been steadily implementing our pledge of $25 million in humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, made upon the visit of former Prime Minister J unichiro Koizumi to Palestine in July.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“To break the current stalemate, we urge Palestinians to find ways to overcome their differences and support a new Government of the Palestinian Authority, which will renew its efforts to achieve coexistence and mutual prosperity with Israel. If the Palestinian Authority makes clear that it will pursue the realization of peace through peaceful negotiation with Israel then the international community should actively extend its support for such a policy. We expect that Israel will support and respond positively to the efforts of President Abbas that are aimed at achieving a breakthrough. The deteriorating humanitarian situation of the Palestinians is a matter of deep concern to our Government.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“We also reiterate our call on the Palestinian Government to make every possible effort to secure the immediate release of the Israeli soldiers abducted in June. Mr. Tatsuo Arima, Special Envoy of the Government of Japan for the Middle East Peace Process, is currently in the Middle East, visiting Israel, Palestine and Syria. Mr. Arima is appealing for an end to the state of confrontation as mentioned above and is carrying out consultations to encourage parties to make further and more constructive efforts for the promotion of peace in the Middle East. Japan strongly hopes that the recent efforts for the establishment of a new Palestinian Government will continue.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“This incident is not only a worrying development from the humanitarian perspective, but also has a negative political impact. It is necessary for all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint in order to avoid further aggravation of the situation. Japan strongly calls upon the Government of Israel, in particular, to avoid any action that may lead to civilian casualties. We also hope that the Government of Israel will make serious efforts to determine the causes of the incident and to prevent the recurrence of such a tragic incident, in particular through the work of the investigatory panel established in the Israeli Defense Forces. We urge the Government of the Palestinian Authority to take appropriate measures to bring an immediate end to violence by the Palestinian extremist groups, including rocket attacks against Israel.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“I join other colleagues in thanking you for organizing this meeting and also thank Assistant Secretary-General Angela Kane for her comprehensive briefing on the latest events in the situation in the Middle East. The situation in the Middle East concerning Palestine and Israel continues to present critical challenges. We have expressed our concern about the continuing fighting between Israel and Palestinian military groups in Gaza, as well as the many casualties caused by the fighting since the abduction of Corporal Gilad Shalit at the end of June. We are gravely disturbed by the report of many new casualties in Beit Hanoun as the result of an Israeli military action yesterday. We express our condolences to the families of the victims.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“Although Japan remains concerned about the recent exchanges of ethnic rhetoric, which have continued to intensify throughout the period of election campaigning, we reiterate our call for the leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take the necessary actions to gain the confidence of the international community, and thereby to advance the European integration process.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“As the country moves towards independence, we appreciate the intention of the High Representative to respect and cultivate the ownership of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and therefore support his plan to close the Office of the High Representative by the end of June 2007. At the same time, Japan also welcomes the decision by the European Union to strengthen the Office of the EU Special Representative, so as to enable it to provide a continued international presence upon the termination of the activities of the Office of the High Representative.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“The signing of a Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union (EU) will be the first step in that process. However, much still remains to be done, particularly on the tasks which the EU has set as priorities for European partnership: full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, police reform, public broadcasting reform and other requirements. We call upon the leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to exert maximum efforts to make concrete and rapid progress in those areas, for the early signing of a Stabilization and Association Agreement.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“As the country moves toward the expected closure of the Office of the High Representative, that election represents the first time for Bosnia and Herzegovina to elect its own sovereign leaders since the end of the armed conflict. In that light, it is highly commendable that the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina conducted that important election entirely by themselves. Going forward, we encourage the leaders of all political parties to work together in order to form a new Government as early as possible and to tackle the remaining reforms, including constitutional reform. Bosnia and Herzegovina is now making the transition from post-conflict reconstruction to consolidating stability and prosperity through participation in the Euro-Atlantic community.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Schwarz-Schilling for his comprehensive and valuable briefing concerning the latest developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I also thank Mr. Adnan Terzie, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his valuable statement. Japan, as one of the major contributors to the peacebuilding process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, takes this opportunity to express its continuing commitment to assisting the reform efforts of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its full support for the work of the High Representative. First, let me welcome the successful holding of the national and entity-level elections on 1 October. The election was conducted generally in line with international standards for democratic elections, and in a peaceful manner.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“Since the tension on the ground continues to heighten as the status process advances, I would like to express our sincere wish for all leaders of Serbia and Kosovo to reaffirm their determination to resolve the issue by peaceful means only, and for all the people in the region to calmly support the development of the status process.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“I would also like to mention one other, related, matter: the question of the participation of Kosovo Serbs in Kosovo's institutions. The Government of Japan expresses its concern about the cessation of contacts with the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government by three municipalities in northern Kosovo. We urge those municipalities to resume their contacts with the Provisional Institutions immediately. In addition, I would like to note our serious concern about the measures taken by Serbian authorities which discourage the participation of Kosovo Serbs in the Provisional Institutions, and our support for the report of the Secretary-General in calling on the Belgrade authorities to remove all impediments of that kind. Before I conclude my statement, I would like to add a final comment.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“Apart from positive signs in many of the standards, a gap in the level of implementation among the standards has been shown to exist. The question of the investigation and prosecution of cases relating to the March 2004 riots is one example of the issues which should be addressed immediately. We stress that point because we believe that it is essential to improve the credibility of the judicial system in order to establish a stable, democratic and inclusive society. Increasing outreach to minority communities by Kosovo leaders is also essential in order to facilitate the status process. The implementation of the standards is an indispensable condition for the building of a democratic and multi-ethnic society in Kosovo. Thus, steady implementation is required, regardless of the final status.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“From that point of View, we particularly welcome the holding of high-level direct talks in Vienna on 24 July, and we hope that that will be the starting point for the acceleration of the process. The implementation of the standards for Kosovo is as important a challenge as the final status issue. In the current report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/707), concrete progress was reported on those priority areas set by the Contact Group in June this year. We welcome this progress and encourage the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Ceku, to continue their active and determined efforts towards the implementation of the standards. We must admit, however, to a certain degree of concern regarding the implementation of the standards.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“Much attention is currently being given to the status talks. In that connection, the Government of Japan would like to express its continuous support for the efforts of Mr. Martti Ahtisaari, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Future Status Process for Kosovo. Japan recognizes the importance of the so- called bottom-up approach, which includes efforts to take up status-neutral issues. This approach will certainly contribute to confidence-building among the parties. We also fully support the initiatives undertaken by the Contact Group to promote the status process. Reaching an agreement will be no easy task. However, we sincerely call upon all relevant parties to engage in the process in a flexible and constructive manner with a view to finding a mutually acceptable formula.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“I would like at the outset to join my colleagues in thanking Mr. Joachim Rucker for his comprehensive presentation. I would like to take this opportunity to warmly congratulate him on his appointment as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Kosovo is now at a crucial juncture, and completing the mandate of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has taken on even greater importance. Japan looks forward to the leadership and efforts of Mr. Rucker in that regard. I would also like to extend our appreciation to Ms. Sanda Raskovic-Ivic, President of the Coordination Centre for Kosovo and Metohija, for her statement, and to welcome the presence in the Council Chamber of Prime Minister Ceku of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of Kosovo.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source