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Yoshikawa

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first: 2002-02-27
most recent: 2016-05-05
sittings or episodes: 54
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“Mr. Yoshikawa (Japan) (spoke in Spanish): Iwould first like to thank all the Members of the United Nations for the great support they have given us in enabling us to serve on the Security Council. I am also grateful for the congratulations we have received today. It will be a great honour and pleasure to work with everyone on the Security Council beginning in January 2016. (spoke in English) In order to save time, I will make only salient points here and circulate my full text afterwards. Improving the Security Council's working methods has always been one of Japan's priorities. We therefore welcome Spain's initiative in holding today's open debate and are very grateful for its concept note (S/2015/793, annex), which makes very valid points.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“For its part, the international community seeks to reaffirm its commitment to providing necessary assistance under the principle of mutual accountability agreed in Tokyo. In that regard, we also extend our appreciation to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, which has been very ably led by Mr. Nicholas Haysom, for its meritorious efforts in successfully compiling the Tripartite Review Commission's report (S/2015/713, annex). In conclusion, Afghanistan's path to self-reliance presents vast opportunities and important challenges. Nonetheless, the transformation of the Gamberi desert illustrates that Afghanistan is indeed progressing, step- by-step, towards a brighter future. Japan, along with the international community, stands ready to accompany Afghanistan on its path toward peace, prosperity and self-reliance.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“The story of the Gamberi desert is just one vivid example of Afghanistan's potential for realizing self-reliance. Japan firmly believes that, when the international community and Afghanistan work hand-in-hand, similar achievements are possible in other fields as well. Afghanistan has made great strides in its path towards self-reliance. Nonetheless, political uncertainties and instability have been undermining its economic potential. Under such difficult situations, we look to the National Unity Government of Afghanistan to intensify its reform efforts. We look to the Afghan Government to tackle crucial challenges to sustainable growth, such as the need to improve security, strengthen political stability, eliminate corruption, achieve fiscal sustainability and promote electoral reform.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“This past summer, when the Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development and the Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock observed what had taken place, they were at a loss for words. The transformation had far exceeded their expectations. That extraordinary success story traces its beginnings down to the grass-roots level. It was initially funded solely by the aforementioned non-governmental organization, Peace Japan Medical Services. In 2010, the Japan International Cooperation Agency joined in providing technical and financial assistance. We are now looking at the possibility of cooperating with the Afghan Government and other organizations to disseminate the Peace Japan Medical Services model irrigation system to other areas of Afghanistan.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“Relying on age-old skills, the new irrigation system was able to withstand the seasonal spring floods, which had impeded previous attempts. The transformation did not stop there. Wheat production increased from almost zero to a capacity that is now able to feed more than 600,000 people. For those Afghans who had long fled from one destination to another, the transformation offered a place for them to finally settle and make a stable living. People began to enjoy greaterjob opportunities. Prior to that project, only 30,000 people had worked in agriculture in the area. However, in the span of 12 years, the number increased five-fold to 150,000. With vastly improved job opportunities, we began to see greater social stability and a significant reduction in crime.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“Nakamura, a Japanese medical doctor and director of the Japanese non-governmental organization Peace Japan Medical Services, launched a project in the Gamberi desert, in Nangarhar province, with the aim of transforming it into fertile soil. I would like to draw the Council's attention to two photographs attached to my written statement, which has been circulated to members. What was a forbidding desert of 16,500 hectares in Nangarhar province in 2005, as seen in the first photograph, by 2012 had been, as can be seen in the second one, dramatically transformed into fertile croplands abundant in greenery. By utilizing eighteenth-century Japanese irrigation technology combined with Afghanistan's own traditional methods, the Green Ground Project succeeded in establishing a highly effective irrigation system.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“We have worked with Afghanistan and its people in strengthening law enforcement and justice, infrastructure, rural development, human resources and agriculture. Among the numerous forms of assistance we provide, I would like to focus today on one success story in the field of agriculture that illustrates Afghanistan's great potential for realizing self-reliance. Indeed, the key word in my statement today is "self-reliance". According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 37 per cent of Afghanistan's land is considered barren and thus infertile. Against this backdrop, in 2003, Dr.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important debate on Afghanistan. I also thank Mr. Haysom and Mr. Fedotov for their briefings. I take this opportunity also to pay tribute to my long-time friend, Ambassador Zahir Tanin of Afghanistan, who is leaving us very soon, for his great service to his country as well as to the United Nations. I wish him, as many have done, good luck in his new post in Kosovo. As a former special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan ofthe Japanese Government, it is my great pleasure to speak on the situation in Afghanistan. Japan is proud to be one ofAfghanistan's strongest supporters. We have been accompanying Afghanistan on its path towards reform and self-reliance. Japan's assistance, in the amount of $5.8 billion since 2001, has extended to a wide range of areas.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“Japan will not cease in its endeavour to strengthen multilateral frameworks in the Asia-Pacific region and develop closer relations with the United Nations and the relevant regional organizations, with a View to realizing a more stable and peaceful Asia-Pacific.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“In my view, in order to identify the most appropriate bodies to deal with particular challenges, it is important to examine the nature of each challenge on a case-by- case basis. Sometimes the direct involvement of the United Nations might be more appropriate, which is what happened in the case of Cambodia in the 1990s. Sometimes regional frameworks are more effective in handling issues on a region-wide scale, such as in terms of combating piracy and armed robbery against ships. Efforts to ensure nuclear non-proliferation in East Asia are a notable example of the fact that a dual approach, at both the United Nations and the regional level, is important.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“Since 1997, the Prime Minister of Japan has hosted the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting with the 16 PIF member States, aimed at realizing the stability and prosperity of the Pacific. In the Asia-Pacific region, a number of regional frameworks are therefore being developed in a multilayered manner, reflecting the political, economic and cultural diversity of the region. We are convinced that the further development of these frameworks is essential to ensuring peace and security in the Asia- Pacific region. It is from this standpoint that Japan advocates the further strengthening of the role of the East Asia Summit in the political and security field, and developing it as a premier forum of the region. Finally, let me refer to the supplementary role that the United Nations and regional frameworks can play in the Asia-Pacific region.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“I am proud to note that Japan has actively contributed to the activities of ARF by, for example, co-chairing and organizing a number of ARF intersessional meetings and official events. The East Asia Summit (EAS) is another notable example. Established in 2005, the EAS has been providing a unique forum for the leaders of 18 countries of the Asia-Pacific region to gather and discuss issues of common interest and concern, including political and security challenges, from a strategic point of View. The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is also an example of a regional framework at the summit level in the Pacific. It aims to promote cooperation among its 16 member States in a wide range of areas, including political and security challenges.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“I would like first to introduce the roles played by regional frameworks in ensuring peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region and then share with the Council our view on how to further enhance their roles. In East Asia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF) has been serving as an ASEAN-centric ministerial framework to address political and security issues for more than 20 years. The mission of ARF is to foster confidence-building in the region. To that end, ARF not only provides a venue for candid discussions among ministers, but it also embraces a wide range of challenging issues such as disaster relief, maritime security, counter-terrorism and transnational crime, as well as non-proliferation and disarmament.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“I thank you very much, Madam President, for convening this open debate. I listened to your statement with great interest. I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. The international community today sees regional organizations playing significant roles in ensuring international peace and security. That is indeed what was expected when the Charter of the United Nations was drafted, as evident from its Chapter VIII, on regional arrangements. In response to a suggestion made in the very useful concept note (S/2015/599) that you, Madam President, distributed earlier, I wish to focus today on the Asia- Pacific region, to which Japan belongs.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505 (2015) · source
“As expressed at the Summit, Japan will continue to enhance its assistance to CARICOM. member States in disaster risk reduction, environment and energy. Finally, Japan hosted the Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) in June 2013. Japan's assistance in the framework of TICAD V for African SIDS includes the installation of a climate radar system and support for preventing coastal erosion. We have been steadily implementing our commitments. As I have outlined, Japan has been actively working on the issues of SIDS around the world and will continue to support them with our partners in the United Nations system to address their current and future challenges.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“We also announced our intention to provide assistance for the development of the Pacific Climate Change Centre and capacity-building, which support efforts to tackle climate change by the Pacific region as a whole. Thirdly, Japan's efforts to support SIDS are not limited to the Pacific region. Prime Minister Abe visited Trinidad and Tobago and held the first Japan- CARICOM. Summit in July 2014. Prime Minister Abe recognized the importance of assisting CARICOM member States based on criteria other than per-capita income, considering their particular vulnerabilities as SIDS. On that occasion, Japan also announced grant aid of Â¥1.5 billion towards climate change efforts for eight Caribbean States, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Japan has committed itself to helping implement recommendations made at the Conference, which include addressing the priorities of SIDS, such as climate change and disaster risk reduction. We pledged to train 5,000 experts from SIDS on those issues over the next three years. Secondly, in May this year, Japan held the Seventh Pacific Island Leaders Meeting in Iwaki, Fukushima. At that summit the participating leaders discussed issues of priority such as disaster risk reduction, climate change and maritime issues and fisheries. Prime Minister Abe announced that Japan would provide development assistance amounting to Â¥55 billion over the next three years for the priorities of the Pacific SIDS.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“At the Security Council's Arria formula meeting on climate change last month, many countries, including Japan, pointed out that climate change can act as a threat multiplier to natural disasters and other phenomena, especially for small island developing States (SIDS). For example, the rise in sea level caused by climate change can pose a threat to a nation's existence. That should be regarded as an issue of national and regional security. It is also important to address other issues such as development, disaster risk reduction and the illicit exploitation of natural resources. To help SIDS overcome these challenges, Japan has made efforts in this field. Let me elaborate. First, we served as a member of the Bureau of the Preparatory Committee for the Third International Conference on SIDS, held in Samoa in September of last year.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Prime Minister Abe, in his policy speech on the Middle East in January, highlighted the philosophy that the best way is to go in the middle, representing the ancestral wisdom of the region. It emphasizes the importance of embracing dialogue and moderation as well as of nurturing societies to become resistant to the allures of extremism. Although political solutions are long and arduous, those are what are most needed at the moment. With that understanding, Japan has pledged and is delivering $2.5 billion in non-military assistance to the region. Please rest assured that Japan, in cooperation the United Nations and the international community, stands ready not only to address the humanitarian crises but also to support political solutions to the conflicts in the region.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Japan enjoys strong ties with both sides and is a principal contributor to Palestine's development, including through initiatives such as the Corridor for Peace and Prosperity and the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development, which mobilize regional actors. Firm in our belief that we can contribute to a two-State solution, we stand ready to play a further constructive role in such international efforts. We are confronting deep and complex crises in the region. While the urgent humanitarian needs must surely be addressed, we must also not lose sight of the underlying factors that are fuelling instability in the region.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the easing of restrictions taken by the Israeli Government during Ramadan and urge that such measures be extended on a permanent basis. It is imperative that both parties refrain from unilateral measures that could undermine efforts to resume peace negotiations. To that effect, we reiterate our call to Israel to freeze settlement activities, which are illegal under international law. Correspondingly, we call on Palestine to exert efforts to advance and consolidate its national reconciliation process. In the light of the current impasse, Japan believes that the international community, including the Security Council, could contribute to the resumption of negotiations as appropriate and when necessary. We therefore welcome the initiatives pursued by France to advance the process.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Gaza is an integral part of Palestine; hence the worsening humanitarian situation there not only undermines its precarious social cohesion but also the viability of two States living side by side in peace and security. We therefore call on the international community to steadily disburse the pledges made at Cairo Conference on Reconstructing Gaza, held in October 2014, and strengthen its support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, which faces serious funding shortages. Furthermore, we call for the easing and eventual lifting of the Gaza blockade, while duly taking security concerns into account. The worsening humanitarian situation on the ground highlights the need for the resumption of peace negotiations. An environment conducive to the resumption of talks must be recreated.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“At the same time, we must also not lose sight of the fact that political solutions are the only durable solutions to the ongoing conflicts in the region. Because of the time limitation, I will concentrate my remarks on the Middle East peace process and leave my comments on Syria and Yemen to my written text, which I believe has been distributed. The instability of the region should not divert our attention from the Middle East peace process. One year ago, we were reminded of the damage that the absence of a political solution can impose on the ground. The stagnant reconstruction process and the worsening economic situation in Gaza are of great concern.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“We therefore hope that the agreement will serve to strengthen not only the international non-proliferation regime, but also the region's stability. The unabated violence and the absence of political solutions are exacerbating the plight of millions on the ground. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, three of the four countries with the most severe and large-scale humanitarian crises 4 namely, Syria, Iraq and Yemen 4 are located in the Middle East. The international community must not let the dire humanitarian situation become a breeding ground for extremist ideology. We therefore condemn the heinous acts of terror committed in Iraq and Turkey in the past two weeks.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“I wish to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing. I would like to begin my statement by welcoming the conclusion of the final agreement of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear issue last week, as well as its endorsement through the adoption of resolution 2231 (2015) this past Monday. In a region with increasingly complex and disastrous crises, we value this agreement as a timely testament to the possibilities of dialogue and diplomacy. Japan appreciates the efforts made by the parties and looks forward to its thorough implementation. As Iran further reintegrates into the global economy, we look to the country to play an increasing role in the stability of the region, one commensurate with its influence.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“In the light of the difficult situation in the Middle East, Japan stands ready, more than ever, to continue our cooperation with the United Nations and the international community.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Through ongoing projects, such as the Corridor for Peace and Prosperity Initiative and the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian countries for Palestinian Development, Japan remains resolute in helping lay the groundwork towards the realization of two States living side by side in peace and security. Japan believes that the day will come in the near future when we can recognize Palestine as a State, in accordance with a two-State solution through negotiations. I would also have liked to speak today on the situations in Syria and Yemen, however, due to the time limits, I will leave my comments in the full text that has been distributed in the Chamber. In closing, I wish to emphasize that Japan is conscious of the unique and constructive role it can play in assisting countries of the region achieve peace and prosperity.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“As one of the principal donors to the region with strong ties to both sides, Japan stands ready to assume such a role. Moreover, as my delegation stated at the previous open debate on this item (see S/PV.7419), we believe that the security Council can also play a constructive role, as appropriate and when necessary. Japan will continue to carry out providing its distinctive support from a mid-to-long-term perspective. We are convinced that fostering mutual trust and creating a sustainable Palestinian economy will facilitate negotiations and underpin the viability of a two-State solution. To that end, in January, Prime Minister Abe announced $100 million in aid, which was all disbursed within three months. This brings Japan's assistance to Palestine and the peace process to over $1.6 billion since 1993.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“We call on both parties to refrain from unilateral measures that could undermine efforts for the resumption of peace negotiations. To this end, Prime Minister Abe of Japan visited Israel and Palestine in January and called directly on Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas to resume peace negotiations. Japan values the critical role that the United States and the Quartet have played in facilitating the peace process negotiations. Nonetheless, in light ofthe current impasse, it is likewise evident that the international community should also contribute to nurturing an environment that is conducive to negotiations. Japan believes that a multilateral approach that calls for constructive contributions from countries with the will and capacity to exert positive influence may be propitious to advancing the peace process.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Developments on the ground, including illegal settlement activities by Israel and violence from both sides, are making it difficult to resume talks, let alone reach an agreement. An environment conducive to the resumption of talks must be recreated. Accordingly, Japan calls on the new Israeli Administration to stand by its commitment to a two- State solution, both in words and deeds. We reiterate our call on Israel to completely cease settlement activities, which are illegal under international law and undermine the prospects of a two-State solution. Likewise, the withholding of tax revenues, contrary to the Paris Protocol, has negatively affected the stability of Palestinian institutions. In this regard, Japan welcomes the announcement that an agreement has been reached for the resumption of tax revenue transfers.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank the President for the month of April, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for convening this important meeting and take this opportunity to pay tribute to the essential role played by Jordan towards the peace and stability of the region. I would also like to thank His Excellency Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. Japan notes with concern that the Middle East peace process has fallen into a vicious circle ofmistrust. While negotiations have stalled, the sequence of violence and provocative rhetoric has only deepened this rift. It is evident that this situation is not sustainable. As the international community has manifested time and time again, a just, durable and comprehensive peace between Israel and Palestine, based on a two-state solution, is urgently needed. The window of opportunity is narrowing.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Last year, we became the top donor to her Office, and last month we contributed $2.5 million in additional financial support. We are concerned that only a handful of donors are contributing to the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We encourage other Members to join us in providing financial support to this important Office.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The aim was to examine the current situation with respect to sexual violence by looking at the abductions of Yazidi women and girls by ISIL in Iraq. Yesterday's discussion gave us the impression that the extent of the terror that these groups instil is not fully felt. It is very timely that Special Representative of the Secretary- General Bangura is starting her trip to the Middle East tomorrow; we expect positive results. We have to analyse the objectives of these groups, which are still on the rise, while the Security Council needs to build a counter-strategy that recognizes the methods that they employ and develop new counter- measures. Japan fully supports the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“It is unacceptable that the rise of extremist groups is continuing, such as that ofthe Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Iraq and Syria. As the Secretary-General's report points out, the recent acts of barbarity by extremist groups shows the use of sexual Violence as a tactic of terror in order to achieve strategic objectives. Such extremist groups aim to create their ideal State by controlling the community through fear. They also use abducted women and girls as a reward for soldier recruitment and a source of income. Yesterday, my Mission co-hosted a BBC film screening and panel discussion with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the International Peace Institute and the Iraqi Mission.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Member States should support Governments in building capacity for those sectors. Regarding this particular point, Japan is actively supporting the Special Representative of the Secretary- General's Team of Experts. For example, we are assisting in the reinforcement ofthe judicial system and the special police unit on women and children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I was encouraged by the statement made earlier by Mrs. Mabunda Lioko of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the effect that that assistance is well appreciated and utilized. Secondly, the measures enacted with respect to State actors are not enough to cope with violent extremist groups. I am shocked that the abduction of nearly 300 girls by Boko Haram in Nigeria a year ago today has not yet been solved.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“It is a particularly helpful tool for the Security Council to continuously monitor the situation in the countries listed, so that it can reinforce national-level policy recommendations on each country. Today I would like to speak briefly about two points: first, the importance of support for the security and judicial sectors, and, secondly, counter-measures to violent extremist groups. On the first point, the Japanese Government fully supports the Special Representative of the Secretary- General's priority objective of strengthening national ownership, leadership and responsibility to cope with sexual violence in conflict. In that regard, I wish to emphasize the importance of fully involving national military forces and the police andjudicial sectors in this agenda.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“I would like to express my gratitude to you, Madam President, for convening today's meeting. I very much appreciate that you yourself are presiding during lunch-time. I would also like to thank Ms. Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and Ms. Allamin for their briefings. Last summer, when Special Representative Bangura visited Japan, she further opened our eyes to the importance of sexual Violence in conflict. We look forward to her presence once again at the World Assembly for Women to be held in Tokyo in August. Japan welcomes the Secretary-General's report on this agenda item (S/2015/203).”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“In that speech, Prime Minister Abe pledged humanitarian assistance totalling $200 million for the countries fighting against ISIL in the region. That money has already been disbursed. Japan will also continue to contribute to promoting regional cooperation in the Middle East and to stabilizing its societies and economies through economic assistance. Japan's Corridor for Peace and Prosperity initiative in Palestine, starting with its Jericho Agro-Industrial Park project, is part of such efforts. The international community must stand firm against Violent extremism. I would like to reiterate Japan's determination to play an active part in this endeavour.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“That institution has been developing human resources that are expected to play leading roles in achieving economic and social development in the Middle East and Africa. As a country located in Asia, Japan will continue to strengthen its partnership with the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to promote moderation in the region. Japan will host workshops and seminars on countering radicalization in Asia. While undertaking efforts to combat violent extremism, Japan will continue to carry forward its diplomacy to promote stability and prosperity in the Middle East. In January, in a policy speech in Cairo, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan underscored the idea that "the best way is in the middle". That ancestral Middle Eastern proverb encourages people to embrace moderation so as to stabilize their livelihoods.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Japan is also steadily implementing the Security Council resolutions related to counter-terrorism, while cooperating with partner countries to strengthen international counter-terrorism frameworks. Secondly, Japan provides assistance in creating societies that are resilient to radicalization. We believe that the best way to nip violence in the bud is to bring stability to people's livelihoods by fostering a middle class, even if it takes time. Our assistance therefore includes a youth employment policy, the improvement of income disparities and assistance for education. Expanding people-to-people exchanges is also part of our cooperation programme. For instance, we supported the establishment of the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology in 2010.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“My Government firmly condemns such inhumane and despicable acts of terrorism. ISIL and other extremists reject the rule of law upon which the international community is based. They pose a serious threat to the international community. Faced with such barbaric acts, we must work together to fight against violent extremism. Allow me to present two efforts that Japan has undertaken to that end. First, Japan supports Middle Eastern countries in building counter-terrorism capacities. To that end, Japan has specifically decided to contribute $15.5 million with a view to enhancing the capacity for investigation and prosecution and border control, as well as strengthening counter-terrorism legislation.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Mr. Yoshikawa (Japan) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Sir, for your initiative in convening today's meeting. (spoke in English) Extremists such as those ofthe Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have been deliberately persecuting ethnic and religious minorities in the Middle East. The convening of today's meeting is therefore opportune and relevant. We need to mobilize against terrorists' attempts to eradicate the diversity of the social fabric of the region. The Victims of violent extremism are not limited to ethnic and religious minorities. Violent extremism has led to the killing ofa considerable number of citizens of all backgrounds in the Middle East. At the beginning of this year, Mr. Haruna Yukawa and Mr. Kenji Goto, both Japanese citizens, were also brutally murdered by ISIL.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“The path we have taken so far is the pride of Japanese people and will never change. Since the inception of the United Nations, history has shown how important all the purposes and principles of the Charter are to us. I should like to end my statement by reaffirming Japan's determination to continue on its path as a peace-loving nation together with the United Nations. We will do so in order to that the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter are duly crystallized in the actual world. My full text will be circulated.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The seventieth anniversary of the foundation of this world body should be a golden opportunity for us to renew our resolve to redouble our efforts to this effect. Japan will continue with its endeavours to achieve concrete results, together with an overwhelming majority ofMember States calling for reform. Peace, democracy and human rights now constitute an inherent part of the identity of the Japanese people. That is proven by the fact that, based on feelings of deep remorse regarding the Second World War, our people have endeavoured for 70 years to build a free and democratic nation respecting fundamental human rights and the rule of law. Japan has walked the path of a peace-loving nation and has made significant contributions to the peace, development and democratization of the world.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“In this context, Japan fully associates itself with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Austria on behalf of more than 20 countries from the Group of Friends on the Rule of Law. Japan has made great efforts to fully comply with international law and we are proud of our record. Japan is committed to every international tribunal, including the International Court of Justice, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea and the International Criminal Court. We have made significant and constructive contributions for their better use and universalization. At the same time, if the Organization is to deal effectively with the ever-changing realities of the international community, the United Nations, including the Security Council, must consistently reform and strengthen itself.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Throughout its post-war history Japan has, based on feelings of deep remorse regarding the Second World War and by upholding all the purposes and principles of the Charter, walked the path of a peace-loving nation that contributes to the peace and security of the world while consistently respecting freedom, democracy, the rule oflaw and human rights. Since becoming a Member of the United Nations, Japan has made assiduous efforts to contribute to the peace and prosperity of the world. That is a reflection of the genuine desire of my country to dedicate itself faithfully and actively to promoting the ideas and objectives enshrined in the Charter. We place particular importance on the principle stipulated in the Charter that international disputes shall be settled by peaceful means, based on international law and not by force or coercion.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“This reminds us there is an even greater need to be united in order to tackle threats common to us all. In view of these circumstances and given that this year marks the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations it is important for us to reaffirm that all the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations are equally important as we head towards the future. I therefore welcome the holding of today's open debate and express my gratitude to you, Mr. President. I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Seventy years ago, the United Nations was created for the purposes and principles enumerated in the Charter: the maintenance of peace and security, the rule of law, respect for human rights and the self-determination of peoples. Upholding these purposes and principles of the Charter, the world body has made important contributions. Placing high importance on the role played by the United Nations, Japan has come a long way together with the United Nations. Japan expresses its highest appreciation for the work of the United Nations in maintaining the peace and security of the international community. At the same time, when we look at the world's current situation, people are still suffering from conflicts, poverty and human rights violations.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Japan is mindful of the unique and constructive role it can play in assisting countries in the region to achieve peace and prosperity. We stand ready to continue our cooperation with the United Nations and the international community in that regard.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“The current impasse and tensions on the ground should not dissuade us from looking ahead. Efforts to build a sustainable economy in Palestine and promote mutual trust between the two peoples will reinforce the political process, and therefore must continue. In the light of that, Japan has been steadfast in providing support in those areas from a mid- and long-term perspective. Due to time limitations, I will not go into the details of our efforts, which are reflected in the written text of my statement, which I believe has already been distributed to the Council. I would also like to refer to the situations in Iraq and Syria, which are of great concern. But for the same reason, I would refer members to the written text of my statement.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source