YouSaid · the spoken record

Takasu

lines on the record: 863
first: 1998-08-13
most recent: 2010-07-21
sittings or episodes: 125
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“We should look into concrete measures to improve UNAMA's coordination structures, as well as to expedite the recruitment of experienced staff. I think that it is very clear that we need to streamline recruitment procedures, including broader delegation of authority to UNAMA. At the same time, I stress that effective coordination cannot be achieved without the cooperation of donor countries and their willingness to be coordinated by the United Nations. That is a point that the Secretary-General has emphasized. We need political will at the highest level. Security is the biggest challenge and prerequisite in all those efforts. We pay a high tribute to troop- contributing countries, many of which have lost precious lives of their personnel. We also commend the Afghan security forces.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“In the past few years, Japan has consistently argued the importance of enhanced aid effectiveness and donor coordination in Afghanistan. However, the situation is far from satisfactory, as Kai Eide has told us. We should definitely do more to avoid waste and enhance impact. Japan's assistance priorities of agriculture and rural development, infrastructure and basic human needs are in line with the areas that the Afghan Government has prioritized. We concur with the Secretary-General that measures for donor coordination must be taken in partnership with the Afghan Government, with the ultimate goal of Afghanization in mind. The United Nations should play an important role in coordination efforts. The capacity of the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) in that regard is important.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“We should encourage political outreach towards those former insurgents who have forsaken violence and are committed to live peacefully within the framework of the Constitution. In parallel with the military effort to maintain security, a political agenda including reintegration must be pursued to help stability to take root. Let me emphasize that such a plan must be led by the Afghan Government. We are ready to lead international efforts in assistance for reintegration as one of the three pillars of a new strategy, based on our experience in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration efforts and in the disbandment of illegal and armed groups. We hope that the London Conference will add further momentum to consolidate these efforts.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“We welcome the commitment shown in the inaugural address by President Karzai, including his determination to promote national reconciliation and to fight corruption. I have full confidence that President Karzai's determination will be translated into concrete actions. We will stand by the Afghan Government to assist in that effort. Against that backdrop, the upcoming London Conference will be an opportune occasion to reaffirm the commitment on the part of the new Afghan Government to implement reforms, and on the part of the international community to lend support and provide resources. Among the most important items on the agenda of the new Afghan Administration will be the reintegration of former insurgents.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“That announcement was timed to coincide with the completion of the presidential electoral process and five years of President Karzai's presidency, as well as to demonstrate Japan's unchanged support during this challenging period for the people of Afghanistan. We hope that Japan's assistance will provide impetus for further concrete international assistance to the country. But I would also like to emphasize here that it is important not just to make pledges, but also to implement them. The track record in that regard is not necessarily very good. It is time to honour the many pledges that have been made and to accelerate their implementation. Likewise, we expect the same degree of strong commitment from the Afghanistan Government.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“Although the current political situation surrounding the formation of the new Cabinet has been a concern to us, we expect that the new Administration of President Karzai will soon start to work on the reform agenda, nation-building and uniting people. It should also be noted that all of us in the international community are strengthening assistance for Afghanistan in both the military and the development fields. Japan very much welcomes the new United States strategy announced on 1 December. For its part, Japan announced a new assistance package for Afghanistan of up to appropriately $5 billion over a five-year period beginning in 2009. That package will include assistance for the enhancement of the police force, the reintegration of former insurgents and sustainable and self-reliant development.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“There can be no doubt that for those engaged in Afghanistan, including us, last year was the most challenging one since 2001. Exceptional time and energy were spent handling the complicated electoral process. To all of us, the guest house attack in October was a shocking reminder of the treacherous situation on the ground in which men and women are working to implement tasks that we mandated them to do. Regrettably, it seems as though we have been repeating the same New Year's resolution in the past several years. But it seems to me that this is more serious than the previous two years. This moment at the beginning of 2010 is critical to reversing the negative trends of the previous year and to ensuring future success in Afghanistan.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“At the outset, I would like to welcome the five new Council members among us. I would also like to commend you, Sir, and the Chinese delegation on your assumption of the important post of the presidency for the month of January. Allow me also to express our deep gratitude to Ambassador Kafando and his delegation for their excellent work in December. On the question of Afghanistan, the Secretary- General and his Special Representative, Kai Eide, gave us very useful briefings this morning. Ambassador Tanin also made a contribution to our discussion. On behalf of my Government, I should like to take this opportunity to commend Mr. Eide on his very difficult work, especially on the handling of the delicate process of the presidential election in the past few months. I assure Ambassador Eide of our deep appreciation and full support.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“The Security Council will keep the measures under constant review in the light of future developments, in order to contribute to peace and stability in the region.”
2009-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6254 (2009) · source
“Japan joined in the adoption of resolution 1907 (2009) because it respects the initiative by African countries to contribute to stability in the Horn of Africa, including the situations in Somalia, Djibouti and Eritrea. It is Japan's conviction that disputes should be resolved and conflicts settled by diplomatic means, including dialogue and mediation. Efforts towards the resolution of conflict in the Horn of Africa should be accelerated. Japan sincerely hopes that all States in the region, including Eritrea, will comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions and engage in dialogue with the international community, including through the good offices efforts of the Secretary-General.”
2009-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6254 (2009) · source
“Finally, with regard to reporting by States on the implementation of all relevant measures set out in resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007) and 1803 (2008), the figures remained unchanged: 91 reports under resolution 1737 (2006), 78 reports under resolution 1747 (2007) and 67 reports under resolution 1803 (2008).”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6235 (2009) · source
“In those same letters, the Committee highlighted the need for Member States to redouble their efforts to ensure the full implementation of resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007) and 1803 (2008); drew attention to the involvement of IRISL in multiple incidents involving the transport of items in violation of resolution 1747 (2007); and, with reference to its Implementation Assistance Notice of 24 July 2009, strongly urged 09-64217 Member States to exercise extra vigilance as regards IRISL. During the period under review, the Committee received three notifications from a Member State, pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1737 (2006), in connection with the unfreezing of funds to make payments due under contracts entered into prior to the listing of an entity.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6235 (2009) · source
“The Committee also wrote to all three reporting Member States, expressing its appreciation for their responsible actions and urging them to continue to cooperate closely with the Committee and with any other States that might be investigating the cases. Finally, the Committee wrote to the States with the reported links to the Francop, inviting them to provide any additional relevant information.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6235 (2009) · source
“In response to each of these reports, the Committee dispatched letters to the two States involved in the transfer of the arms-related materiel, inviting them to provide an explanation for the transactions as well as additional relevant information about the origin, final destination and ownership of the goods. The Committee reminded both States of their obligation to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council under Article 25 of the Charter of the United Nations, noted with great concern the fact that the Committee had received multiple reports of violations of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007) involving these States, and recalled that the violation by Member States of their obligations under the Charter is a serious matter. The Committee also requested that both States respond to the Committee within 15 days.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6235 (2009) · source
“In the second instance, the Committee received a letter from a Member State regarding the presence of suspicious cargo originating from Iran and destined for another State aboard the Francop, again shipped by IRISL. With the consent of the relevant authorities, the vessel was boarded by the navy of the reporting State, which conducted an on-board State inspection. According to this State, the cargo contained arms- related materiel. The State reported that, in line with its international obligations, it unloaded, retained and stored the cargo, and that the State will ensure that the items will neither be allowed to reach their intended destination nor returned to their place of origin.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6235 (2009) · source
“In the first instance, the Committee received letters from two Member States regarding the presence of suspicious cargo originating from Iran and destined for another State aboard the M/V Hansa India chartered by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL). The vessel was redirected to a port of one of the reporting States, where the cargo was offloaded and inspected. According to this State, the cargo contained arms-related materiel. The State reported that, in line with its international obligations, it retained, unloaded and stored the cargo, and that the State will ensure that 2 the items are neither allowed to reach their intended destination nor returned to their place of origin.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6235 (2009) · source
“This is the twelfth 90-day report to the Security Council in accordance with paragraph 18 (h) of resolution 1737 (2006). The report covers the period from 10 September 2009 to 10 December 2009, during which time the Committee held no meetings but conducted its work using the silence procedure. On two occasions, the Committee received reports of further violations of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007), which imposed an export ban on arms and related materiel on the Islamic Republic of Iran. In line with its mandate to examine and take appropriate action on information regarding alleged sanctions violations, the Committee has studied these reports carefully and notes with grave concern an apparent pattern of sanctions violations involving prohibited arms transfers from Iran.”
2009-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6235 (2009) · source
“I believe that today's debate in the Security Council provides a broader security perspective and insights with which the entire United Nations system may more efficiently - but also effectively and comprehensively - address the drug trafficking problem.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“Various United Nations entities are supporting the implementation of the regional action plan of the Economic Community of West African States to address illicit drug trafficking and organized crime. We wish the activities of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Department of Political Affairs, the United Nations Office for West Africa, UNODC and INTERPOL to be better coordinated and strengthened. They may draw useful lessons from other regional operations, for instance, the Asia-Pacific Operational Drug Enforcement Conference, to further promote regional cooperation. In conclusion, the drug problem is discussed in many United Nations forums, including the Security Council and the General Assembly. The Commission on Narcotic Drugs adopted this year a Political Declaration and a 10-year Action Plan, stretching until 2019.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“Disarmament and the collection of small arms are also important to preventing organized crime groups from acquiring more advanced weapons. There is clearly an important linkage between counter-narcotics policy and successful peacebuilding efforts. The integrated peacebuilding strategies for Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau place a high priority on counter-narcotics measures, together with the promotion of security sector reform and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, the integration of ex- combatants and job creation for youth. This linkage for preventing the recurrence of conflict should be emphasized in future discussions of regional issues that the Security Council will take up, and also in the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“The international community needs to provide those countries with capacity-building support through the training of experts, the sharing of information and the supply of logistical support. Thirdly, it is critical for the countries of West Africa to coordinate their efforts to tackle drug trafficking with comprehensive peacebuilding strategies. In countries emerging from conflict, the military and police are frequently integrated without proper vetting and training. In order to prevent the infiltration of illicit drugs into the security services, it is important to take measures to reform the military and police and to establish the rule of law. To prevent former soldiers and young people from becoming involved in the drug trade, it is important to reintegrate ex-combatants and create job opportunities for youth.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“In West Africa, a regional response is essential in order to break this negative cycle. First of all, we need to universalize the international legal framework to address illicit drug trafficking. More than 180 countries, including many in West Africa, have becomes parties to three United Nations conventions: the Convention on Narcotic Drugs, the Convention on Psychotropic Substances and the Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. These agreements are cornerstones of the international effort to combat drug trafficking. We should focus on effective implementation of those Conventions in West Africa. Secondly, the countries of the region must commit themselves to enforcing tighter border controls and customs, anti-corruption policies and internal security.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“We may take this as a positive sign that the collective efforts and regulations have had a positive effect. However, new and disturbing trends are emerging. Trafficking routes may merely have been displaced further South along the West African coast. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and INTERPOL have found large amounts of precursor chemicals for drug processing to convert pasta basica into high-grade cocaine. Intra-continental drug trafficking between East and West Africa has even been noted. We should conclude from this that drug trafficking is seriously undermining efforts in West Africa to build safe, sound and prosperous societies. The situation is becoming a threat to international security, and concerted efforts are necessary.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“It is therefore most appropriate for the Security Council to discuss problems related to drug trafficking from the point of view of securing stability and preventing conflict. Such critical security consequences of drug trafficking are manifested most acutely in West Africa. Many States of the region are still in fragile situations as they emerge from conflict. Due to the weakness of their regulatory institutions and judicial systems, these countries remain attractive to those exploiting illicit drug trafficking across national borders. West Africa remains largely a transit point from South America to Europe, but the transit of large amounts of narcotics is posing a growing threat of local addiction. The number of drug seizures in the region seems to be diminishing.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“Given their vulnerable and weak governance, those countries become easy targets as transit points for international organized crime groups. Instability creates the risk of relapse into conflict, while instability in one country may spread to neighbouring countries and threaten regional stability. Once it has penetrated a soft target, it will easily spread to an entire region. Drug trafficking also decomposes the social fabric from inside. With profits from drug trafficking, small arms and weapons proliferate, while soldiers - including child soldiers - can easily fall into addiction and become vicious killers. This process prolongs conflict itself, prevents the establishment of the rule of law and impedes sustainable development.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“I should like to applaud the initiative of Burkina Faso to organize today's debate on drug trafficking as a threat to international security. I should also like to express my gratitude to the Secretary-General and Mr. Antonio Maria Costa for their statements. Drug trafficking poses a serious threat to international peace and security. We share the deep concern about the increasing linkage between drug trafficking and other forms of organized crime, such as trafficking in small arms and persons, money- laundering, corruption and cybercrime. In some areas, drug trafficking finances terrorist activities. Drug trafficking has a highly destabilizing impact, particularly on States in conflict and post- conflict situations.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“The ICC functions most effectively when it is universally respected and when all States extend their full cooperation to the Court. Japan urges all States to cooperate with the ICC and to join hands in the effort to universalize the Rome Statute. The Security Council has the responsibility to monitor the situation closely and to continue to make efforts to ensure that the Government of the Sudan and all other concerned parties fully cooperate with and provide assistance to the ICC, in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005). Japan is committed to seeking a way forward in close consultation with the concerned States and international and regional partners.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“The Security Council needs to address comprehensively the issue of impunity and justice, the humanitarian and security situation, the deployment of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the peace process, including general elections. At the same time, justice cannot be 09-6333] compromised. To promote durable peace, it is essential to strengthen the justice system in the Sudan. We would like to encourage the Government of the Sudan to take steps to that end. The Rome Statute represents a milestone in the development of international criminal justice. The ICC was established based on the strong will and firm belief of the international community that the most serious crimes of international concern should not go unpunished.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“In that respect, the African Union High-Level Panel on Darfur carried out a comprehensive analysis of the issues of peace, justice, accountability, impunity and reconciliation in Darfur. We acknowledge the cooperation of the African Union and the tireless efforts of former President Mbeki as Chairman of the Panel. We hope that such efforts serve to facilitate the ongoing peace process in Doha. With regard to the specific recommendations of the report, in-depth consideration and review will be necessary. We look forward to the constructive discussion of the report with the members of the Panel later this month. Since the issue of Darfur relates to complex historical, sociocultural, economic and political concerns, the international community should take a comprehensive approach to seeking an inclusive and multilateral solution.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“Abu Garda for the confirmation of charges hearing in October is among the notable developments of the past six months. However, those developments are neither substantial nor expeditious enough. We urge the Government of the Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur to take the necessary actions expeditiously with regard to those cases and to address the issues of justice and peace in a manner consistent with resolution 1593 (2005) and the presidential statement of 16 June 2008 (S/PRST/2008/2l). Resolution 1593 (2005) emphasizes the promotion of the rule of law, the protection of human rights and the fight against impunity, as well as the need to promote healing and reconciliation.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“The pursuit of justice is closely interlinked with durable peace, and both must be pursued in parallel. Japan respects the independence and decisions of the ICC on the Darfur cases emanating from resolution 1593 (2005). Japan believes that the international community should be united in continuing to resolutely seek a solution that reconciles peace and justice. In that regard, we are closely following the development of the political and humanitarian situation in order to bring justice and peace to Darfur. With regard to the three cases at the prosecutorial stage, the first set of arrest warrants, which were issued more than two years ago, and the second issue of an arrest warrant in March are still outstanding. In the third case, the voluntary appearance of Mr.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency for the month of December. We are grateful to Ambassador Mayr-Harting and his team for their excellent presidency in November. At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Moreno- Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for his detailed report on recent activities and for his good presentation this morning. As an active member of the Court, Japan highly values the Prosecutor's efforts to implement resolution 1593 (2005), which Japan was honoured to vote in favour of at the time of its adoption. It is a fundamental principle that impunity must not be condoned in respect of any crime, and particularly the most serious crimes of international concern, such as war crimes and crimes against humanity. That principle must be applied.”
2009-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6230 (2009) · source
“It might also be appropriate to nominate a facilitator to guide the Commission's review process, someone with extensive knowledge of peacebuilding and capable of forging consensus in this area. As a peace-fostering nation, Japan is committed to contributing proactively to the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and to its review process.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“Obviously the PBC does not need to be engaged in every activity of that nature, but successful peacebuilding efforts are essential to regulate the strategy of peacekeeping operations smoothly. The Commission can take charge of a country once the main focus shifts from security to stability and development. We need to develop a coherent strategy to bridge gaps between peacekeeping, early recovery and nation-building. Lastly, with regard to the review of the Peacebuilding Commission, it may be useful for the Council, as one of its founding organs, to organize an Arria Formula meeting bringing in the perspectives of experts and interested parties to enrich our work.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The Council might also consider asking the Commission to deal with certain peacebuilding issues that are a priority for a particular country, instead of what has been the practice up to now of covering a country's entire range of challenges. In doing so, the Commission might be able to play a role more strategically complementary to the Council. Fourthly, we should play close attention to the relationship between the needs of peacekeeping and of peacebuilding. The requirements of both are fully country-overlapping and complement each other. Overlapping is not a bad thing; it is good, because in recent years, the mandates of peacekeeping operations increasingly include peacebuilding tasks such as security sector reform, democratic governance, electoral support, enhancing the rule of law, and capacity-building.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“For instance, the Council could ask the Commission to examine in depth some specific issues that the Council has been struggling with but cannot fully address due to time constraints - such as security sector reform, electoral assistance and job creation for youths after conflicts - and report back to the Council with findings and recommendations. Thirdly, the Security Council should begin considering adding new countries to the Peacebuilding Commission's agenda. It has four countries now, but as it makes progress in its work and the workload for some country-specific configurations is gradually reduced and could be streamlined, the Commission will have capacity to take on additional countries, even in parts of the world beyond Africa.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“It is important to reflect on the good practices of the past three years and to maximize their strengths and added value to mobilize non-traditional political and financial support. Secondly, the Security Council should increase its substantive interaction with the Peacebuilding Commission. Regular consultations between the Chair of the PBC and the President of the Council, and now briefings by the country-specific configuration Chairs at the Council's relevant meetings, are now established practice. But we should probably do more. I believe the Security Council should make better use of the PBC's capacity and potential as its advisory body.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The year 2010 will be critical for the Peacebuilding Commission, as it will undergo its five- year review, as envisaged in the original founding resolutions (Security Council resolution 1645 (2005) and General Assembly resolution 60/180). I would like to cite four points I consider essential, particularly in connection with the work of the Security Council - and, of course, they would be useful input for the General Assembly, too, but I would like to emphasize these four points from the Council's point of view. First, the review should focus on increasing the effectiveness of the Peacebuilding Commission in achieving positive results and concrete outcomes on the ground.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The Peacebuilding Fund is also becoming an essential tool for countries emerging from conflict. I hope the Fund will play a catalytic and strategic role to attract multiplying resources for peacebuilding. The Secretary-General's July report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2009/304) addressed the challenges of recovery at the very beginning of the post-conflict stage. It complements the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund. I commend the Secretariat's efforts to implement the recommendations contained in the report and look forward to regular updates on its progress.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In the Central African Republic the first strategic framework has been adopted, focusing on the areas of security and development. It is gratifying that the PBC is a success story of United Nations reform. Its work is going very well, and it has established itself as a reliable body and partner to support countries in post-conflict recovery, linking security and development in an integrated manner. It enjoys the continued support of Member States and international organizations. The Commission's strength derives largely from the personal commitment and engagement of the members of the Commission itself. We therefore applaud the dedication and commitment of the various chairs: the Permanent Representatives of Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, of course, El Salvador and Switzerland. We are very grateful to all the ambassadors for their work.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“I too would like to thank Ambassador Heraldo Mufioz for his presentation of the annual report of the Peacebuilding Commission (S/2009/444). I am very pleased that the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) has continued to make steady progress during its third year. Under the able leadership of Chairman Mufioz the PBC has deepened its partnership with many organizations outside the United Nations, such as the World Bank, the European Union and the African Union, in particular. Each of the four country-specific configurations advanced peacebuilding efforts, yielding good results on the ground. For example, the Sierra Leone country-specific configuration organized a special session in June to help mobilize resources for that country's new development plan.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“We believe that the role played by the High Representative continues to be of vital importance. We reiterate our full support for High Representative Inzko. We also recognize the key role played by the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a safe and secure environment. I would like to conclude by expressing Japan's strong hope that the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina will work together through internal dialogue to stabilize the situation and achieve early integration into the Euro-Atlantic community.”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source
“The consolidation of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a cornerstone of peace and prosperity in the entire Western Balkan region. Based on this belief, Japan has been actively contributing to the development of Bosnia and Herzegovina through its official development assistance programme, amounting to $450 million in three major areas, peacebuilding, economic development and intraregional cooperation. We have supported projects of community reconciliation through poverty reduction, through the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security, and in October Japan committed to a grass-roots grant aid project for support of demining in Gracanica and extended loans amounting to Â¥126 million for assistance in the environmental area. The political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina still remains delicate.”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source
“At the same time we are concerned about the attacks against State institutions and the challenges to the authority of the High Representative. Those moves go against constitutional order and the implementation of the five objectives and two conditions - the 5+2 process. We urge all political leaders to refrain from increasing nationalistic rhetoric challenging the constitutional order. They should heed the voice of the international community and cooperate with one another to tackle the remaining challenges of 5-1-2 and constitutional reform. To that end, it is essential for the international community to continue to pay close attention to political developments in the country. The future of Bosnia and Herzegovina rests with the determination of its people themselves.”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source
“As a major contributor to the Peace Implementation Council, we hope it can achieve the five objectives and two conditions soon, so that the transition from the Office of the High Representative to the European Union Special Representative will be realized at the earliest possible date. We also hope that Bosnia and Herzegovina will be able to advance on its way forward to accession to the European Union by accelerating constitutional reform. We welcome high-level political discussions through the Butmir process initiated in October by the United States and the European Union. It is a fresh attempt to enable the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to approach their major goals. I would like to confirm Japan's support for the process.”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source
“At the outset, I too should like to join my colleagues in extending a warm welcome to the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, His Excellency Mr. Nikola Spirie. I also take this opportunity to congratulate the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina on its election to membership of the Security Council next year. We wish it every success in its contributions to the work of the Council. I should like also to thank the High Representative, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his comprehensive briefing, and I commend his dedicated efforts since assuming that important responsibility in March. Japan extends its full support to the policy of Bosnia and Herzegovina towards Euro-Atlantic integration.”
2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source
“Thirdly, we would like to see improved coordination between the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and the International Contact Group chaired by Mr. Ould Abdallah. We look forward to enhanced coordination in the next plenary meeting of the Contact Group in January 2010. In conclusion, the international community needs to intensify the coordinated, multi-faceted anti-piracy efforts at the global, regional and national levels in order to see to it that they bear fruit. Japan will contribute positively to the ongoing negotiations on a draft resolution prepared by the United States for the renewal of the Security Council authorization.”
2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source
“We hope this support will be speedily utilized by parties concerned to expedite the launching of regional centres for information-sharing in Kenya, Tanzania and Yemen, and a training centre in Djibouti. Piracy activities are closely related to the security situation on the land. Long-term solutions will require restoring stability and governance in Somalia. The Secretary-General's report emphasizes the crucial importance of supporting Somalia's own institutional capacity in various areas. First, it is essential to strengthen AMISOM. and the Somali security institutions in south-central Somalia. Secondly, as a medium-term goal, we need to advance, stability, capacity and socio-economic development of areas outside of south-central Somalia, including Puntland, which is home to many pirates.”
2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source
“In particular, efforts by the States in the region, such as Kenya, Yemen and Seychelles, to ensure prosecution for piracy deserve the support and assistance of the international community. The international trust fund to assist the activities of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia must become operational in a timely manner. In order to increase the capacity of these States in their anti-piracy efforts, it is also important to implement the Djibouti Code of Conduct, which was adopted by States of the region last January. Japan has contributed $13.6 million to the Djibouti Code Trust Fund of the International Maritime Organization.”
2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source
“logistical support package. For its part, Japan deploys two naval vessels and two P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft which are providing valuable information to all participating States. It has expanded the scope of escorts to include foreign vessels, effective June 2009. It is also important to strengthen the capacity of ship crews to protect themselves from piracy attacks. To that end, we welcome the New York Declaration on the Commitment to Best Management Practices to Avoid, Deter or Delay Acts of Piracy, which was originally initiated by the United States and has now been signed by ten flag State countries, including Japan. We urge other flag States to join the Declaration and implement its guidelines. Together with the global efforts, strong engagement and coordination are also indispensable at the regional level.”
2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source