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2010-12-15
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2010-12-15
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  1. “The Government of Japan will work closely with the private sector on reconstruction and development projects in Iraq to support the efforts to rebuild the country's economy. I would like to reiterate the significance of the Security Council sending a unified message at the ministerial level to encourage Iraq's nation-building efforts and efforts to achieve the international standing it had before the first Gulf war. Strong support from the international community is important for Iraq to continue on its path to stability and development. I would like to conclude by expressing the determination of my Government to remain actively engaged in this endeavour.”

    2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source

  2. “Japan believes that the international community should continue to support the peacebuilding efforts in Iraq under the ownership of the Iraqi people. In that context, we support the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, which is playing an important role in promoting political dialogue, national reconciliation and humanitarian assistance. Japan, for its part, has almost completed the implementation of the $5 billion assistance pledged at the International Donors Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq, held in Madrid in 2003, as well as debt relief of $6.7 billion. Our assistance has focused on rebuilding livelihoods and improving security. Japan intends to continue its assistance aimed at promoting economic and social development in Iraq.”

    2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source

  3. “Japan welcomes that trend and hopes it will continue. The circumstances in Iraq have changed drastically since 2003, and Japan supports the aspiration of the Government of Iraq to regain an international standing equal to that before the first Gulf war. Iraq has now carried out national elections on its own and is now a fully democratic nation. In order to encourage the Iraqis to continue in that course, my Government fully supports the resolutions and the presidential statement that we adopted today aimed at closing, one by one, the issues left over from the days of the former regime. At the same time, we hope that the new Government of Iraq will work with the Government of Kuwait to find solutions to pending issues between the two countries on the basis of mutual trust.”

    2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source

  4. “It is also opportune to discuss how the Security Council should involve itself with Iraq. On behalf of the Government of Japan, it gives me great pleasure to share with you our Government's views on those issues. Political stability is very important for the success of nation-building in Iraq. We hope to see the early establishment of a Government through an inclusive process that involves Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds. The international community should continue to encourage such efforts. It is necessary for the new Government in Iraq to continue its efforts to improve the security situation on the ground. The withdrawal of the United States combat troops and the transfer of security responsibilities to the Iraqi Government in August were significant steps. The overall security situation in Iraq has improved since then.”

    2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source

  5. “Allow me at the outset to join others in expressing our tribute to Ambassador Holbrooke. He was the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs in the late 19705 and had many friends in Japan. He was very highly regarded. At the outset, I would like to pay tribute to the Honourable Joseph Biden, Vice-President of the United States of America, for taking the initiative to convene this timely meeting. Today, Iraq is at a critical juncture, just a step away from establishing a new Government. It is important for us to express our support at the ministerial level for the efforts made by the Government and the people of Iraq to build their nation and regain an international standing equal to that which their country held prior to the adoption of resolution 661 (1990).”

    2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source