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Yoshikawa

lines on the record: 316
first: 2002-02-27
most recent: 2016-05-05
sittings or episodes: 54
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“It is our belief that resolution 2272 (2016) will send a clear message that the Security Council fully supports the zero-tolerance policy called for by the Secretary-General.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“We need to realize that investigating allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse is the primary responsibility oftroop- and police-contributing countries, and they have to take appropriate actions against the allegations and hold personnel accountable for sexual exploitation and abuse. In doing so, the United Nations will ensure that its peacekeepers, who are sometimes the last hope for people suffering in conflicts, are deployed to protect people. By taking the appropriate actions, they can also preserve the honour of the vast majority of peacekeepers from Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe, including my own country, Japan, which are fulfilling their tasks seriously in difficult circumstances.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“Japan voted in favour of resolution 2272 (2016), proposed by the United States. Since we spoke on our views on sexual exploitation and abuse in the Chamber yesterday (see S/PV.7642), I wish to emphasize only one point, which is why we think that this resolution is important and necessary. Japan supports the Secretary-General's decision to repatriate contingents when there is a demonstrated pattern of misconduct. That measure is aimed not at pointing a finger at contingents, but at protecting civilians where peacekeepers are deployed. Its purpose is also to urge troop- and police-contributing countries to take action.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“We must not forget that the nuclear and ballistic programmes of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are being pursued at the expense of the welfare of the people of that country. We therefore welcome the fact that a stronger emphasis was made in the resolution on humanitarian and human rights concerns, which include the abductions issue, one of Japan's most greatest concerns with regard to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In order to bring a comprehensive solution to the problems related to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, it is essential that the Security Council remain seized of the situation in that country in all relevant aspects. We will continue to closely cooperate with our fellow partners in the Council and all Member States of the United Nations.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“I would like to draw the attention of Member States, especially that of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, to paragraph 51 of the resolution, which affirms that the Council "shall keep the DPRK's actions under continuous review and is prepared to strengthen, modify, suspend or lift measures as may be needed in light of the DPRK's compliance". Depending on the behaviour and attitude of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Security Council is prepared to suspend or lift sanctions. Before concluding my statement, I would like to make clear that these sanctions are not meant to target the ordinary citizens in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“I will not go into further details, simply because the robustness of the resolution speaks for itself. Resolutions and sanctions are effective only when implemented. Therefore, what we have achieved today is not the end, only the beginning. Now we must fully implement the measures set out in the resolution. I take this opportunity to call on all Member States to fulfil their own obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions. I wish to confirm that Japan will fully implement the resolution. In that connection, I would like to propose that the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) - the Permanent Representative of Spain, Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi - arrange an open briefing to go through the provisions of the new resolution with all United Nations Members. Sanctions are not the final objective.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“The Democratic People's Republic of Korea must realize that this message does not only come from the members of the Security Council, but from the international community as a whole. Let us be very clear: no single country in the world supports the nuclear test or ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. This resolution includes many important measures, but I want to highlight only some of them. It bans the importation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of natural resources such as coal, iron, gold and rare earth minerals. It bans supplying the Democratic People's Republic of Korea with aviation fuel, including rocket fuel. And it calls for mandatory inspection of all cargo coming into and out of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“Japan also contributed to and co-sponsored the resolution, because it sends a strong and unprecedented message to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Sanctions are important tools for finding a comprehensive solution to a problem, and, to that end, there has to be dialogue. In order for the dialogue to be effective, there has to be pressure at the same time. That is the very reason that we now have this robust resolution. Japan, together with the international community, strongly condemns the repeated violations of Security Council resolutions by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to fully comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions, including the one we just adopted, as well as to honour its other international commitments.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“Since this is the first time that I address the Council under your presidency, Sir, let me congratulate you on Angola's assumption of the Council presidency for the month of March, and express my full support to you and your mission. (spoke in Spanish) I also wish to express my deep gratitude to Ambassador Ramirez Carrefio and his team for their outstanding work in the Council presidency for February. (spoke in English) Japan welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2270 (2016), which is comprehensive and ground-breaking. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the United States for taking the lead. Our appreciation also goes to China for its efforts. I also want to thank the 50 Member States, including 10 members of the Security Council, that co-sponsored this important resolution.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“We believe that the strengthening of border control is among the most effective counter-terrorism measures. That is why Japan has been financially supporting the OSCE Border Management Staff College since 2013. I wish to add that Japan values cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations under the framework of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. Finally, I wish Minister Steinmeier every success during his chairmanship and assure him of Japan's support to him and to the OSCE.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“continues to report systematic disruption of access to certain areas. Japan would like to stress that SMM. observers must be given full and unrestricted access to the entire conflict zone. This month marks the one-year anniversary of the signing of the package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements. However, the situation in Ukraine is far from a final resolution. It is unfortunate that the number of violations of ceasefire agreements reported by the SMM. has increased recently. The Minsk agreements are the only guidelines for the improvement of the situation in Ukraine. Japan urges all parties to fully and promptly implement the Minsk agreements. Counter-terrorism is one of the areas in which the OSCE is playing an important role.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“With the members of the OSCE, Japan shares fundamental values, such as freedom, democracy and basic human rights. Japan will continue to be an active partner with the OSCE. I wish to touch upon the situation in and around Ukraine, which Minister Steinmeier referred to. First of all, we will not accept any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in Ukraine or any other country or region in the world. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine must be respected. We commend the dedicated efforts made thus far by the OSCE and its Chairperson-in-Office on Ukrainian issues. The role played by the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) continues to be critical. In order to support this Mission, Japan has contributed â‚¬2 million and has been sending a regional expert to the SMM. since last August. We are concerned that the SMM.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Mr. Yoshikawa (Japan) (spoke in Spanish): I am honoured to take the floor to speak on the last day of Venezuela's presidency of the Council. (spoke in English) I would first like to welcome the Foreign Minister of Germany, Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to the Security Council. I thank him for his comprehensive briefing on the priorities of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in 2016 in his capacity as its Chairperson-in-Office. Japan became the first OSCE partner for cooperation almost 25 years ago, in 1992. Since then, Japan has always participated in OSCE summits and ministerial councils at a high level. We already hosted four Japan-OSCE conferences and we are convinced that Asia and Europe have a lot to learn from each other.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“It has always been a matter of the highest priority for Japan that the people of Syria be able to enjoy better lives. However, since the crisis began, more than a quarter of a million Syrians have been killed and 4.6 million have fled their country. Japan will continue to work with others towards a lasting political settlement by restoring confidence among the parties through assistance that benefits all Syrians, without marginalizing any groups.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“It is my hope that the Russia-United States cooperation, as well as cooperation among other partners, will continue and be strengthened in the process of the implementation of both resolutions. I should now like to thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura for his briefing as well as, most important, his tireless efforts to move the political process forward. Japan welcomes the announcement of the scheduled resumption of intra-Syrian talks on 7 March. As the Special Envoy said, the start and maintenance of the cessation of hostilities and the improvement of the dire humanitarian situation are indispensable elements for the success of those talks. Japan has provided continuous assistance to Syria for the development of its economy and improvements in the livelihood of the people.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“It is zero hours Damascus time, 27 February. By adopting unanimously the new resolution 2268 (2016), we have endorsed in full the cessation of hostilities in Syria announced on 22 February by the United States and the Russian Federation. I welcome efforts by Secretary Kerry and Minister Lavrov, co-Chairs of the International Syria Support Group, which opened up an opportunity to end this long-lasting conflict. Resolution 2268 (2016) was sponsored by the Russian Federation and the United States, which I find most welcome. The adoption and implementation of resolution 2268 (2016) should lead to the full implementation of the most important resolution, namely, resolution 2254 (2015).”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“Before concluding my statement, though I do not seem him in the Chamber, I wish to express my profound gratitude to Movses Abelian for his invaluable contribution as Director of the Security Council Affairs Division, and congratulate him on his promotion. I hope my appreciation will be conveyed to him. My only regret is that Movses will be gone when I have the honour to preside over the Council during the month of July. Finally, I would like to reiterate my appreciation to you, Mr. President, and to the entire Venezuelan team for your tireless work. There are only three days left. I wish Ambassador Ismael Gaspar Martins - who is also not present - and the Mission of Angola every success in March.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“In that context, I was very encouraged by the recent discussions held at the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform. Many delegations expressed their strong expectations that the Informal Working Group would make further progress on transparency and closer cooperation with the General Assembly. I was very encouraged to hear from Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the United Kingdom - who is no longer here - who said that the Security Council could benefit greatly from listening to the voices coming from the General Assembly. He did not say the often-quoted phrase that the Security Council is the master of its rules of procedure.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“I am delighted to inherit the significant achievements already made in this field, including the work ofAngola as former Chair of the Working Group, the presidential statements issued under the Spanish presidency last October and the most recent presidential note, S/2016/170, issued under the Venezuelan presidency this month. Japan also took the lead in comparing presidential note S/2010/507 when we last served on the Council. I would like to make a concrete contribution in that area during my chairmanship, building upon the significant achievements to which I just referred. To that end, I seek strong cooperation and support from the members of the Security Council. It is also my intention to continue to listen closely to the voices of the broader membership of the United Nations.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“The Council is expected to adopt a new draft resolution today endorsing the recent joint statement of the United States and the Russian Federation on a cessation of hostilities in Syria. The implementation of that new draft resolution will be another responsibility for all of us. Thirdly, let me mention the working methods. In my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions, I have the pleasure to announce that our first meeting will be convened on 7 March.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance for all of us to fully implement the obligations contained in the relevant resolutions, including the draft resolution that will be adopted very soon. The second matter is Syria. With profound regret, I have to point out that five long years have passed since the outbreak of the crisis in Syria. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, more than a quarter of a million Syrians have been killed, and 4.6 million fled their country during in that time. It is clear that there is no way to end the dire situation of Syrians without a comprehensive political solution. Once again, let me underscore the importance of the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), unanimously adopted on 18 December 2015.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“I would like to express our sincere appreciation to Ambassador Power and her team for taking the lead. My appreciation also goes to China for its efforts. It is now crucial for all of us in the Council to unite in order to adopt a draft resolution as quickly as possible - tomorrow, to be more precise - in order to send a strong message to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The adoption of a new draft resolution is not an end, but a beginning. Resolutions are effective only when fully implemented. Implementation is therefore crucial to changing the policy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea with regard to its nuclear and missile development, and to bringing it back to dialogue.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“First, on 6 February, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea launched a ballistic missile. After the nuclear test in January, that launch is yet another clear and flagrant violation by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of the relevant Security Council resolutions. These are not just violations of Council resolutions, but also totally unacceptable challenges to the Charter of the United Nations. The combination of nuclear and ballistic missile development pursued by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a real threat to the national security of Japan. It also seriously undermines the peace and stability of the region and beyond. Yesterday, a draft resolution was introduced by the United States. That draft resolution is very comprehensive and robust.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“Mr. Yoshikawa (Japan) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank and congratulate you, Mr. President, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for its efforts in the presidency this month. I would also like to thank you, Sir, for your comprehensive report on the activities of the Security Council during the month of February. (spoke in English) Of the many difficult issues that the Council has dealt with in February, I would like to concentrate on three. They include two important crises on which the Council will make important decisions today and, hopefully, tomorrow. One is the nuclear test and ballistic missile launched by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Another is Syria. The third issue that I want to touch upon is the working methods of the Council, on which the President reported at length.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“Fumio Kishida, announced earlier today that Japan wishes to hold an open debate on the theme ofpeacebuilding in Africa in the month of July, and the Minister looks forward to presiding over the meeting himself. That will demonstrate Japan's dedication and determination to further contribute to greater coherence in United Nations peacebuilding efforts, both at the policy level and on the ground.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Recognizing both the usefulness and the current difficulties faced by the Fund, Japan will contribute an additional $3.5 million to the Fund by the end of March. That will make our total contribution to the Fund $46 million. I wish to join the Chair of the PBC, Ambassador Kamau, in encouraging Member States, including non-traditional donors, to consider making voluntary contributions to the Peacebuilding Fund. That said, Japan does not believe in the "assessed contribution" option. We are concerned that the Fund's comparative advantage in being able to respond rapidly and flexibly would be greatly undermined if we were to choose that option. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to share with the Council what we wish to do during our Council presidency in the month of July. Our Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“In that context, let me recall that inviting the PBC Chairs to Security Council meetings is something that has already been agreed in the past presidential notes in 2010 and 2013. The PBC Chairs should therefore be invited to participate in Security Council debates, in accordance with those notes, for greater coherence in peacebuilding efforts. I promise to do so during Japan's presidency. Ifa conflict occurs, more resources and energy will be required. Securing sustained attention and resources for peacebuilding and conflict prevention is very important. There is no denying that the Peacebuilding Fund has proved itself to be an important financial tool for supporting critical peacebuilding processes in many post-conflict countries. Japan appreciates the Fund's active performance.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“The Group was firmly convinced that strengthening core State institutions that provide security, justice, public administration and basic social services was fundamental to a successful transition from post- conflict situations to lasting peace. Such lessons learned and the remaining challenges are summarized in the two final reports of the Working Group on Lessons Learned. The reports are an embodiment of the PBC's mandated advisory role, and I hope they will be fully utilized in future discussions of the Security Council and the PBC, and in the ongoing review and beyond. The PBC can be better employed for the prevention of lapses and relapses into conflicts as well. The PBC Chair and the Chairs of the country-specific configurations of the PBC can provide timely information and early warning to the Security Council.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Now is the time for us to make the Commission a body that can better perform its intended function as an advisory body to the Security Council. In peacebuilding, the roles of the Security Council and the PBC are differentiated but complementary. The Security Council discharges its responsibility mainly in conflict resolution. The strength of the PBC, on the other hand, lies in its long-term endeavours to lay the groundwork for peace. During my chairmanship of the Working Group on Lessons-Learned, that is exactly what we intended to do by highlighting the PBC's strengths. The Group discussed challenges faced by post-conflict countries during and after United Nations mission draw-down and the importance of institution-building as a key priority in conflict-affected countries.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“I find that most fitting, given the nature oftoday's topic. The long list of speakers and the large attendance in the Chamber today also demonstrate the high interest. Having chaired the PBC Working Group on Lessons Learned for the past two years and having now served in the Security Council for two months, I would like to make a few points on coordination between the Security Council and the PBC. The PBC was establishsed jointly by the Security Council and the General Assembly out of the recognition that the three pillars of the United Nations - namely, peace and security, development and human rights - are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. The PBC was established to complement the peacebuilding efforts of United Nations institutions. Ten years have now passed since the PBC's establishment.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to the Permanent Representatives of Kenya and Sweden - current and former Chairs of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) - as well as Ambassador Rosenthal, for sharing their insightful views with us. (spoke in Spanish) It is a great pleasure to see Ambassador Rosenthal here today. (spoke in English) I am also pleased to see the Permanent Representative of Brazil, also a former Chair of the PBC, in the Chamber today. I thank the Permanent Representative of Angola, who spoke earlier, and the Permanent Representative of Australia in moving the review process forward. Thanks to the initiative of the Venezuelan presidency, we are meeting in an open format where both Security Council members and non-Council members are expressing their views.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“I would like to encourage the cooperation of all Member States with the Panel of Experts, including by providing the Panel with requested information in a timely manner and by facilitating its visits.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7625 (2016) · source
“With that in mind, I would like to reiterate that sanctions are an important tool available to the Security Council for preventive, as opposed to punitive, purposes, and that the Council should be guided by Articles 39 and 41 of the Charter of the United Nations when considering sanctions. Sanctions are not an end in themselves, and they should be leveraged to support the political process, which should be Yemen-led and brokered by the United Nations and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General. In conclusion, I would like to underline the importance of the full implementation by Member States of all sanctions measures imposed by resolutions 2140 (2014), 2204 (2015) and 2216 (2015), as well as the need for the relevant reporting obligations to be upheld.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7625 (2016) · source
“In accordance with paragraph 5 of resolution 2204 (2015), the Panel submitted its report to the Council on 22 January, which was published on 26 January. My briefing today comes shortly before the Council is scheduled to vote on a new draft resolution renewing the assets freeze and tavel ban measures, as well as the mandate of the Panel of Experts. The new draft resolution presents Council members with an opportunity to refine, and offer additional guidance on, the implementation of the targeted sanctions measures, particularly the targeted arms embargo. While there are different views regarding the sanctions instrument, the Council is unanimous in its calls for a political solution to the crisis and for support for the efforts ofthe Special Envoy of the Secretary-General.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7625 (2016) · source
“Pursuant to sub-paragraph 19 (e) of resolution 2140 (2014), I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established pursuant to that resolution. My text will be circulated to the members. This is my first briefing to the Council in my capacity as Chair of the Committee. My predecessor, Ambassador Raimonda Murmokaite, last briefed the Council on 23 October 2015 (see S/PV.7542). I take this opportunity to express my gratitude for her excellent work as a Chair of the Committee. The Committee's Panel of Experts submitted its final report (see S/2016/73) to the Committee on 11 January and briefed the Committee on its main findings and recommendations on 22 January.”
2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7625 (2016) · source
“I would like to end my statement by reaffirming Japan's determination to continue on its path, together with the United Nations, so that all the purposes and principles of the Charter are duly observed in the actual world.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“At the same time, I believe that ITLOS has large potential due to its excellentjudges, capable staff members ofthe Registry and biannual budget of more than â‚¬18 million. I take this opportunity to call for active utilization of the Tribunal to ensure the rule of law on the seas. Finally, let me refer to the Security Council and its relations with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC, the first permanent international criminal court, is one of the most effective tools available to the Council to end impunity, thereby contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security. The Council can do more to enhance cooperation and communication with the ICC.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“In that context, I would like to reiterate my Government's plea for more Member States to accept the Court's compulsoryjurisdiction. For Member States that have not yet done so, I would like to remind them of the existence of the Handbook of the International Court of Justice, which is available on the Court's website. The Handbook, which is co-authored by seven member States led by Switzerland, including Japan, can serve as a useful reference. I would like to emphasize that the rule of law should also be respected on the oceans and seas. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), based in Hamburg, Germany, can be a very effective legal mechanism to that end. I am pleased to see that 23 cases have been referred to ITLOS in its 20-year history, including four disputes involving my country, Japan.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“It is critical to settle disputes by peaceful means, based on international law and not by force or coercion. In its most visible form, the rule of law is embodied in judicial organs. By applying international law, judicial organs such as international courts disentangle complicated disputes and offer legal solutions. Everyone in this Chamber agrees that judicial bodies are important, but I cannot help noticing that Member States, including my own, devote a lot of energy to electing the judges of those bodies. We should also be very active in actually making use of them. Take the International Court of Justice as an example. For seven decades, the Court has played a constructive role in the field of the peaceful settlement of international disputes through its resolution of 150 cases.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“In the words of the report issued last year by the Panel of Experts established pursuant to resolution 1874 (2009), "The Panel continues to observe Member States' lack of implementation of the Security Council resolutions, noting that inaction and low reporting levels may be due to lack ofwill, technical capacity and/or issues within their domestic legal systems." (S/2015/131, annex) I would like to take this opportunity to call on all Member States, including all of us on the Council, to fulfil our own obligations under Security Council resolutions and the Charter of the United Nations. That is an important basis of the rule of law. I welcome the reference in the concept note (S/2016/103, annex) to the importance of the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“I would like to take this occasion to urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to comply fully with the relevant Security Council resolutions and with its international commitments, including its obligations under the Charter. I have been very encouraged today by the statements made by several delegations so far on that specific point. In that connection, I would like to reiterate a point I made in this Chamber last week, when we discussed general issues related to sanctions under the Venezuelan presidency (see S/PV.7620).”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“In that connection, I have noticed in past Council debates that few members have mentioned the principle of fulfilling one's obligations under the Charter, expressed specifically in paragraph 2, Article 2. In the space of just one month, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test and launched a ballistic missile, in clear and flagrant violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions. Keeping the principle of fulfilling our obligations under the Charter in mind, we can see that this is not merely a violation of Council resolutions; it is also a totally unacceptable challenge to the Charter itself. Such striking examples show how important it is that we take concrete action to condemn these violations. In doing so, we maintain the authority and credibility of the United Nations.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Mr. Yoshikawa (Japan) (spoke in Spanish): Iwould like to welcome you to the United Nations, Madam President, and to congratulate you on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela's presidency of the Council for the month of February. (spoke in English) I would like to begin by recalling the debate we had in the Council exactly a year ago on a very similar topic (see S/PV.7389). On that occasion, the-then Permanent Representative of Austria, Ambassador Martin Sajdik, made a statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Rule of Law, of which Japan is a member. He stated that we should reaffirm our commitment to all the purposes and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations - I repeat, all the purposes and principles - and should not do so selectively. We cannot pick and choose. I would like to echo his words today.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“I would like to make a concrete contribution in that area during my chairmanship of that Working Group with the support of all Security Council members.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“Since the election of Security Council members will now be held in June instead of October, I propose that chairs be appointed no fewer than three months before commencing their chairmanship and be able to observe meetings immediately after their appointment. I note that this point was also made by two briefers, as well as the representatives of Angola, New Zealand and the United Kingdom this morning. I am also ofthe view that the duty and honour of chairing 23 subsidiary bodies of the Security Council should not be monopolized by the 10 elected members. Indeed, that pleasure, duty and honour can also be shared by the permanent five members. Japan, as chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions in 2010, took the lead in compiling presidential note 507.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“In that context, your decision, Mr. President, to conduct this debate in an open format is a very good one, because the wider membership can hear how the Council members view sanctions and the way they are being conducted. It also allows us to listen to the views of non-members. Before closing, I would like to make a few remarks on the working methods of subsidiary bodies. I was told in early December 2015 to preside over the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1636 (2005) concerning Lebanon and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) concerning Yemen, as well as the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. One month before assuming the membership of the Council was not enough to carry our the necessary preparation, including observing the meetings of those bodies.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“I commend all panel experts for their dedication. The Council relies on those panels for their technical inputs of high value. Therefore, it is indispensable that we select competent experts in order to ensure the quality of services. The independence of panels is also crucial. They are exposed to a lot of political pressure. In order to allow them to perform their duty properly, we must respect the independence and integrity of those technical bodies. In that connection, the annual reports of individual panels should be published without exception. Those publications are also important to ensure transparency. To further enhance transparency, I am ready to provide non-Council members with briefings after the formal meetings of sanctions committees, as some of my predecessors as chairs of sanctions committees have previously done.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“Last year's report by the Panel of Experts established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1874 (2009) describes that issue very well. "The Panel continues to observe Member States' lack of implementation of the Security Council resolutions, noting that inaction and low reporting levels may be due to lack ofwill, technical capacity and/or issues within their domestic legal systems. The resolutions are effective only when implemented." (S/2015/13], annex, p. 5) I totally agree with the Panel's opinion and observations. I would like to remind all Member Governments of the importance of implementing Security Council resolutions by all Member States, in accordance with Article 25 of the Charter. The third point I want to touch upon is the importance of expert panels. We currently have 11 expert panels with a total of 65 experts.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“Moreover, one cannot find that word in the Charter of the United Nations. What we call sanctions are, in fact, non-military measures stipulated in Article 41 of the Charter. They include a "complete or partial interruption of economic relations and of rail, sea, air, postal, telegraphic, radio, and other means of communication, and the severance of diplomatic relations". I wish to emphasize that those measures are not a punishment, nor an objective, rather they are one of the most important tools that the Security Council has at its disposal to find a comprehensive solution to the conflict in question. The second point I wish to make is on compliance. Article 25 of the Charter stipulates that all Member States are obliged to implement Council decisions irrespective of whether they are involved in the decision-making or not.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“Let me first express my gratitude to the Permanent Representative of Sweden and the Deputy Permanent Representative of Chile for their insightful briefings and very good ideas. The topic chosen by you, Mr. President, is very timely. The international community now faces serious threats posed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Its fourth nuclear test, conducted on 6 January, and the ballistic missile launch on 7 February are both clear and flagrant violations of Security Council resolutions and the international non-proliferation regime. Japan reiterates that the most urgent task now for the Council is to expeditiously adopt a new resolution with further significant measures in response to those dangerous and serious violations, as we agreed last Sunday. The word "sanctions" has a punitive connotation.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source