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1. “No amount of support by the international community, including the Security Council, can substitute for Israel and Palestine's own efforts and political will to achieve peace. To that end, we underscore the need for both sides to nurture an environment propitious to the resumption of peace negotiations. Unilateral measures and punitive countermeasures lead only to a vicious cycle of mistrust. We therefore call on Israel to resume the transfer of tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority, as agreed to under the Paris Protocol of 1994. We also reiterate our call to completely cease settlement activities, which are illegal under international law. In turn, we call on Palestine to refrain from taking any unilateral measures that could undermine efforts for the resumption of peace negotiations.”

   2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

2. “I would like to mention with great appreciation the concerted efforts that the United States has been making towards the resumption of peace negotiations. However, the recent series of events have made the prospects for the resumption ofpeace talks increasingly precarious. The Middle East peace process will only be successful once a consensual and negotiated agreement is reached between the parties. Nonetheless, in the light of the impasse on the ground, we welcome and value the efforts of a number of Member States seeking to bring the Security Council to play a constructive role. Although the Council was not able to convey a concerted message two weeks ago, we look forward to the Council engaging constructively in the peace process as appropriate and when necessary.”

   2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

3. “The Gaza reconstruction conference hosted by Egypt and Norway in October 2014 demonstrated the strong international commitment to reconstruction. Japan, for its part, has already disbursed the $20 million it pledged at the conference. That is part ofthe $200 million commitment announced by Foreign Minister Kishida in March 2014. Furthermore, starting tomorrow, my Prime Minister, Mr. Shinzo Abe, will embark on a visit to the Middle East. In Israel and Palestine, Prime Minister Abe will call on the leaders of both sides to work towards a resumption of the peace negotiations. In a policy speech to be made on 17 January in Cairo, he will also confirm Japan's commitment to assist with the attainment of peace and prosperity in the region.”

   2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

4. “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on the situation in the Middle East. As this is the first time that I address the Security Council this year, I would like to congratulate the five newly elected members on their membership in the Council and to wish them good luck in their work in the Council. The Gaza conflict that occurred in July 2014 was the third major conflict in six years. The ensuing tensions on the ground have served to underscore the need for a just, durable and comprehensive peace between Israel and Palestine based on a two-State solution. Faced with that difficult situation, the international community has not stood idly by.”

   2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

5. “During its second ministerial meeting, held in Jakarta last March, participants committed to carrying out numerous capacity-building projects. We have steadily been doing our part, for example, by conducting tourism-sector cooperation with Thailand as well as human-resource training for Islamic finance with Malaysia. In the interest of saving time, I will stop here. Please refer to the full text distributed, which covers our stance on the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, and Syria.”

   2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

6. “To this end, we have been making distinct contributions to this effort by mobilizing private investments in Palestine. One such initiative is the Jericho agro- industrial park project. It is a flagship project of the "Corridor for Peace and Prosperity" initiative that Japan has been implementing since 2006 in cooperation with Israel, Jordan and Palestine. Six companies have already signed tenant contracts. It is expected that the industrial park will lead to the creation of 7,000 jobs, with expected annual economic benefits totalling more than $40 million. Another initiative of Japan is the Conference on the Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development. This is a process aimed at mobilizing East Asian resources for the sake of Palestinian development.”

   2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

7. “Correspondingly, we look to the Palestinian National Unity Government, under the leadership of President Abbas, to remain committed to renouncing violence, the recognition of Israel and adherence to previous diplomatic agreements, on the path towards achieving national reconciliation and peace in the Middle East. Japan welcomes the convening of their first-ever cabinet meeting in Gaza, on 9 October, as a positive step. Japan also calls on Palestine to refrain from any unilateral action that may hinder the resumption of peace negotiations. From this perspective, we will closely follow discussions in the Council on this matter. Japan is of the View that assistance for Palestine's nation-building efforts also strengthens the foundations ofthe political process towards a two-State solution.”

   2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

8. “At every opportunity, Japan has called on leaders from both sides to work towards the resumption of peace negotiations, including, inter alia, during the visit by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Japan in May and through the participation of Foreign Minister Kishida at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee held in New York last month. Our Parliamentary Vice-Minister, Mr. Sonoura, is currently on a visit to Palestine and Israel to reiterate our message to both sides. We call on Israel to completely freeze its settlement activities, which are illegal under international law. Israel's recent land seizures, which risk paving the way for further settlement activities, run counter to international efforts for the pursuit of a two-State solution.”

   2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

9. “The recent crisis in Gaza demonstrates the urgent need for ajust, durable and comprehensive peace based on a two-State solution. Efforts for the reconstruction of Gaza must also target the resumption ofpeace talks and the stabilization of the Middle East region. Regrettably, we have yet to see the resumption of direct negotiations since its interruption in April and the Gaza crisis in July. It is imperative that both Israel and Palestine work towards fostering mutual confidence and dialogue. Japan stands ready to assist the parties in building mutual confidence.”

   2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

10. “In Cairo, Japan pledged to provide more than $20 million in aid towards the reconstruction and development process, which is in addition to the $7.8 million in emergency aid already disbursed in August. These contributions are part of Japan's $200 million aid package announced by our Foreign Minister Kishida in Jakarta in March. It is essential that we build on the commitments made by the international community for attaining a sustainable ceasefire and reconstruction of Gaza. In that regard, the establishment of an international mechanism that addresses the issues of security, humanitarian aid and good governance is indispensable. Japan, in cooperation with Israel, Palestine and the United Nations among others, is ready to work towards that goal.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

11. “Mr. Yoshikawa (Japan) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to congratulate the Argentine Republic and you, Madam President, on having taken up the important task of presiding over the Security Council in this month of October. To save time, I will read out only a part of my statement. My full text will be distributed in the Chamber. (spoke in English) The Gaza reconstruction Conference held in Cairo on 12 October proved to be a significant catalyst for renewing the international community's commitment towards the reconstruction of Gaza. We congratulate Egypt and Norway on their role in organizing that important conference. I would also like to pay tribute to the personal efforts of the Secretary-General, who just travelled to the region to re-energize the peace process.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

12. “Strengthening Africa's social and economic resilience is one of the priorities of Japanese policy towards Africa through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, otherwise known as the TICAD process. Providing comprehensive strategic assistance aimed at strengthening the disease-prevention and detection capacities of Africa is one of the primary objectives of TICAD. An excellent example is the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, in Ghana. It is one of the most important medical research institutions in West Africa, capable of conducting laboratory tests for the Ebola virus. In closing, I join other speakers in expressing our hope that this Ebola outbreak will be quickly brought under control. I would like to reiterate Japan's determination to take an active role in combating this global threat.”

    2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source

13. “We remain ready to provide more. Secondly, Japan is ready to provide a new medication to cope with Ebola. The use of the medication known as T-705, or Favipiravir, is expected to be effective as a post-exposure prophylaxis against Ebola. This medicine is an experimental drug developed by two Japanese companies: Toyama Chemical and Fujifilm Corporation. We are working with WHO, pharmaceutical companies and other countries so that this medication can be put to use as soon as possible. Thirdly, over the long term, we will continue to support African countries' own efforts to improve their resilience against public-health crises.”

    2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source

14. “First, regarding our financial and in-kind contributions, we have so far provided $5 million for West Africa, including Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO), and here I thank Dr. Chan; UNICEF; the World Food Programme; and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. My Government dispatched Japanese medical doctors specialized in infectious diseases to Liberia and Sierra Leone four times through the WHO Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. Most recently, Japan decided to provide 20,000 infection protection suits for health-care workers in Liberia and Sierra Leone. According to WHO, this equipment is very much needed on the ground. We hope that these contributions will help reduce the number of infections among health-care workers.”

    2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source

15. “In this regard, we are aware of the importance of preventing a public- health crisis such as this outbreak from turning into a peacebuilding crisis. It is therefore important to coordinate our actions at the international level to rapidly address this global health crisis. To that end, Japan is very grateful to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his leadership in mobilizing and scaling up the support and commitments from the international community to overcome this crisis. I would also like to pay tribute to the efforts of the many health-care workers who are laboring under very difficult conditions on the ground. I would like to share with the Council Japan's response to this emergency.”

    2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source

16. “I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation for the initiative of the United States in convening today's open debate on one of the most important crises of today: the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. Given the significance of Council resolution 2177 (2014), adopted today, Japan was one of its co-sponsors. In the current difficult circumstances, I would like to express Japan's deepest sympathy to the families of the ever-growing number of victims of Ebola and to the people and the Governments of the countries affected, especially Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. These three countries are all in a post-conflict stage and are now at the crucial juncture of consolidating peace and ensuring long-lasting stability.”

    2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source

17. “Of that $3 billion, $2 billion have already been disbursed. Japan looks forward to the day, in a not-so-distant future, when it can work with a new and legitimate Government of Afghanistan on its path towards achieving lasting stability and prosperity.”

    2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source

18. “We therefore reiterate the need for a fair, prompt and peaceful conclusion of the electoral process. Japan urges both sides to live up to the commitments made on 12 July and 8 August by accepting the final election results and forming a Government of national unity as soon as possible. A vast array of challenges awaits the new Government. They include the consolidation of an inclusive political system, fighting corruption, guaranteeing the safety of the Afghan people, securing a stable budget and achieving sustainable growth. We hope that a Government of national unity, supported by a broad national consensus, will tackle those challenges without delay. At the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan in July 2012, Japan committed to providing up to $3 billion over a five-year period, starting from 2012.”

    2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source

19. “As embodied in the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework, the international community's ability to sustain support for Afghanistan depends upon Afghanistan delivering on its own commitments. Long- term international support presupposes a credible and legitimate partner on the Afghan side. Hence, Japan expresses its disappointment at the recurrent delays in the electoral process. More than five months have already passed since the first round of presidential elections on 5 April. Nevertheless, consultations between the two candidates have yet to lead to an agreement on the establishment of a Government of national unity. Afghanistan stands at a crossroads. We do not wish to see our partnership put in jeopardy by further domestic political disarray.”

    2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source

20. “Since the landmark Tokyo conference of January 2002, the international community has been steadfast in its commitment to the development of Afghanistan. In the Tokyo Declaration of 2012, Afghanistan and the international community established the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework. The Framework aims at strengthening the international partnership for the sustainable development of Afghanistan throughout the transformation decade, which starts next year. Since 2001, Japan has contributed $5.4 billion towards the security and sustainable development of Afghanistan. That makes my country the second largest donor after the United States. As Japan's first Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, I have had the honour of taking an active part in the process.”

    2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source

21. “I would like to express my gratitude to you, Madam President, for convening today's meeting. At the outset, allow me to thank Special Representative Jan Kubis for his unwavering leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. I understand that this is his last appearance in the Security Council. We wish to thank Mr. Kubis very much. The Mission led by him has been playing a vital role in the political process regarding the development of Afghanistan despite difficult circumstances on the ground. I would also like to pay tribute to Mr. John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States. Secretary Kerry has been instrumental in facilitating an agreement on a Government of national unity between the two presidential candidates, Mr. Abdullah Abdullah and Mr. Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai.”

    2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source

22. “Under the banner of "Proactive Contributor to Peace", Japan will continue to work together with the international community to that end.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

23. “Thirdly, with respect to our efforts in Africa, Japan has actively supported African countries' own efforts to consolidate peace through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) process. Last year, TICAD V was held in Yokohama, Japan. On that occasion, we announced financial assistance in the amount of $550 million for peacebuilding in Africa. Lastly, Japan promotes the role of women in preventing conflict as well as in consolidating peace. Our efforts range from the training of female mediators to the setting up of vocational training centres in order to empower women affected by conflict. In conclusion, allow me to reiterate Japan's determination to take an active role in conflict prevention.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

24. “I believe the PBC can play a role in addressing the risk of recurrence during the transitional period by monitoring the progress and reporting on the evolution of the political situation, if appropriate, to the Council. I hope the Council will further strengthen its coordination with the PBC to that end. Secondly, Japan, in its national capacity, has also contributed to assisting in conflict prevention and the consolidation of peace. Let me touch upon four examples. First, Japan has provided post-conflict countries, such as Afghanistan and Cambodia, inter alia, with seamless assistance for in the consolidation of peace. Secondly, Japan is also an active advocate for human security. Since 1999, Japan has contributed $390 million to the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

25. “First, as the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) working group on lessons learned, Japan has been leading the discussion on challenges that countries might face after the withdrawal of United Nations peacekeeping missions. The working group heard from the countries on the PBC's agenda facing transitions, namely, Sierra Leone, Burundi and Liberia. Discussions led us to identify two major challenges faced by those countries in transition. The first was how to maintain financial sustainability, and the second how to ensure the continuity of an inclusive political process. To overcome those challenges, we need to consider a way to maintain the attention and commitment of the international community, as well as to strengthen a country's ownership of its institutions and its political engagement.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

26. “I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation for the United Kingdom's leadership in convening today's open debate. In order to save time, I will circulate my full text and make only the salient points. On the issue of conflict prevention, 1 would like to underscore the necessity for the Security Council, the United Nations system as a whole and Member States to take appropriate measures quickly, before situations require large-scale action. It is also important to promote peacebuilding to prevent relapses into conflict. According to the World Development Report 201], published by the World Bank, 90 per cent of the conflicts that occurred from 2000 to 2009 were in fact relapses. To tackle those issues, I would like to share with the Council Japan's experiences from two angles.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

27. “Japan wishes to contribute to peacekeeping operations by broadening its involvement, in conjunction with strengthening its cooperation with regional arrangements, under the banner of a proactive contribution to peace. In closing, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all peacekeepers and offer my deepest condolences for those peacekeepers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

28. “Among those, I would like to elaborate today on our support to Rwanda, the country of the presidency. In 2008, Japan provided $3 million to support to the establishment of the Rwanda Peace Academy. The Academy has conducted 25 courses and workshops covering a wide range ofissues related to peacekeeping operations, such as the protection of civilians, security sector reform, and peacebuilding. Since 2010, more than 700 personnel have received training through the Academy. They are mainly from African countries, but also include peacekeepers from other regions. The Rwanda Peace Academy has become one of the regional centres of excellence for training and serves to strengthen regional peacekeeping capabilities. In my View, Japan's approach, which I have outlined, is in line with the resolution adopted today.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

29. “My second point is on the importance of support for regional arrangements. In order for regional arrangements to fulfil their role as first responders in maintaining regional peace and security, it is essential to strengthen support for regional capacity-building. In that regard, Japan has been supporting Africa through two approaches. The first is support for the activities of the African Union in peace and security. For 17 years, Japan has been supporting the African Union in that area through contributions to its Peace Fund. The total contribution is approximately $12 million dollars. The second approach is support for enhancing African regional capacities, particularly in human resources. Since 2008, we have provided a total of $37 million and dispatched our trainers to 13 African peacekeeping training institutions.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

30. “Therefore, they are indispensable partners in helping the United Nations to fulfil its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In Africa, we see several key developments concerning such a partnership: the first is the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur; the second is the re-hatting of African-led missions to the United Nations peacekeeping missions in Mali and the Central African Republic; and the third is the provision of logistical support to the African Union Mission in Somalia by the United Nations. Japan welcomes recent efforts to coordinate partnerships, including the annual consultative meetings between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, and looks forward to seeing further developments in that regard.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

31. “Japan welcomes the adoption today of resolution 2167 (2014) and appreciates your leadership, Sir. Nine out of 16 current peacekeeping missions are operating in Africa and their personnel and budget make up more than 70 per cent of the whole. That reflects how crucial peace and security in Africa are for international peace and security. I would like to highlight two points regarding the way forward on the partnership between the United Nations and regional arrangements, particularly in the context of Africa. My first point concerns enhanced coordination between the United Nations and regional arrangements. Regional arrangements are often the first groups to respond to regional crises.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

32. “For the first three days of the month, there was no budget to pay for United Nations peacekeepers. While acknowledging the difficulty of the negotiation and the severe financial conditions faced by many of us, including Japan, in coping with the ever-increasing size of the peacekeeping operations budget, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that such an anomaly does not arise again. Let me turn to the main topic of today, namely, the partnership between the United Nations and regional arrangements. Regional and subregional organizations can provide vital capabilities for peacekeeping operations. Their deep knowledge and understanding of regional matters, as well as of local networks, significantly improve the effectiveness of United Nations operations in a synergetic manner within the United Nations.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

33. “I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to you, Sir, for convening today's open debate on this important subject. I will circulate my statement but, to save time, I will speak only to the most salient points. I believe that there is a consensus within the Organization that peacekeeping operations constitute the most important tool the United Nations has for maintaining international peace and security, and that this tool should be constantly reviewed and improved. The challenge before us is how to make United Nations peacekeeping operations more sustainable with respect to both financial and human resources. In that connection, I would like to touch upon the latest development concerning the United Nations peacekeeping budget for 2014-2015. After lengthy debate, the budget was finally adopted on 3 July.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

34. “We believe that such efforts are useful with a view to promoting the international cooperation that today's presidential statement calls for. Let me conclude by referring to Japan's contributions to Afghanistan. Since 2001, we have contributed a total of $5.4 billion to Afghanistan for its development efforts. Japan is the second largest donor after the United States. At the Tokyo Conference in July 2012, the international community made a commitment to provide more than $16 billion through 2015. For its part, Japan has been steadily implementing its promise to provide up to $3 billion over five years. I would like to reaffirm our commitment to stand by the Government and the people of Afghanistan in their endeavours to achieve long-term stability.”

    2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source

35. “We look forward to seeing the tangible results of Afghanistan's efforts on the occasion of the follow-up ministerial meeting to be held in London in November 2014. We also hope that the London conference will serve as a venue for the Tokyo Framework to be shared by the new Afghan Government and the international community. On a related note, we welcome the adoption today of a presidential statement on the issue of illicit drugs proposed by the Russian Federation (S/PRST/2014/12). When I served as Japanese Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, I had the pleasure of initiating a joint cooperation project between Japan and Russia on that issue. Under ourjoint efforts, 60 Afghan security agents have already received training on anti-narcotic law enforcement at the Police Academy in Moscow.”

    2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source

36. “The new Government will have to address important challenges, such as security, reconciliation with the Taliban and sustainable economic development. Allow me to touch upon the third challenge, namely, sustainable economic development, especially in relation to the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework, which many speakers referred to today. Last month, Japan hosted an International Contact Group meeting in Tokyo. Participants affirmed that the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework will continue to serve as a reference for relations between donors and a new Afghan Government. As both presidential candidates have acknowledged, the future Government will have the responsibility to implement Afghanistan's commitments made in Tokyo.”

    2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source

37. “We hope that the process leading up to the announcement of the final results, which is scheduled for 22 July, will proceed in a fair, prompt and peaceful manner. In that regard, it is essential that both candidates, Mr. Abdullah Abdullah and Mr. Ashraf Ghani, respect the mandate of the election bodies and cooperate to avoid worsening the situation. Once electoral complaints have been adjudicated according to the law, both candidates and their supporters need to accept the outcome. The electoral bodies, for their part, must demonstrate transparency and integrity as they count ballots and deal with complaints submitted by the candidates. We hope to see the orderly transition to an inclusive and reform-minded new Government led by the new president.”

    2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source

38. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting. Due to time limitations, I will make only the salient points of my statement. Copies ofmy full text will be circulated in the Chamber. Japan welcomes the adoption today of the presidential statement on the Afghan presidential elections (S/PRST/2014/ll). We echo Security Council members in welcoming the holding of the second round of voting that took place on 14 June, as scheduled. The voting was conducted in relative calm, although security threats were witnessed in some areas. We express our admiration for the Afghan people, the security forces and all those involved in carrying out the election. In support of the elections, Japan provided $16 million.”

    2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source

39. “In closing, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all peacekeepers. I also express our deepest condolences to the survivors of those peacekeepers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.”

    2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source

40. “Upholding standards of discipline for peacekeepers, including preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, is essential to ensuring a mission's credibility. In addition, peacekeepers are now required to be competent in complex tasks. Therefore, we should provide full- spectrum training to create qualified peacekeepers. Japan has participated in peacekeeping operations for more than 20 years. We have dispatched more than 10,000 personnel to 12 peacekeeping operation missions. I will skip the details now because of time limitations; they can be found in the written text that I will circulate in the Chamber. However, let me emphasize that Japan wishes to contribute to peacekeeping operations by broadening its involvement under the banner of "Proactive Contribution to Peace".”

    2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source

41. “It is clear that a large number of qualified peacekeepers is essential for peacekeeping activities. However, we very often struggle to find all the personnel we need. Due to today's surge in the demand for peacekeeping missions, human resources are overstretched. It is a pressing task to increase the number of qualified peacekeepers and create a strong pool of them. In that regard, I would like to highlight two points. First, broadening troop contributors is a way to cope with the challenge. It is true that current peacekeeping missions depend on a limited number of troop-contributing countries. In order to overcome such limitations, we should continue to assist prospective troop-contributing countries. Secondly, we need more training, which is a very effective way to create qualified peacekeepers.”

    2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source

42. “Right-sizing is a promising approach to meeting such financial challenges. When an idea to establish a new mission emerges, full consideration should be given to whether it is cost-effective or not. The mission's mandate has to be elaborated based on the reality on the ground and should be responsive to the changing situation in the field. To that end, the Secretary-General should keep a close eye on developments on the ground and make timely and realistic recommendations to the Security Council. The Security Council should review the mandate of each mission in a timely manner and ensure the effectiveness of the mission's activities. Automatic renewal of mission mandates should be avoided and mandates of prolonged missions should be thoroughly reviewed. Let me move on to the challenge posed by limited human resources.”

    2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source

43. “The most important fact is that peacekeeping continues to be a flagship initiative of the United Nations for international peace and security. We should maintain and improve that important tool. In that regard, a key question is how to make United Nations peacekeeping operations sustainable in both financial and human resources terms. Let me first touch upon the financial challenge. The United Nations peacekeeping budget for 2014- 2015 will probably greatly exceed its historical high of $8 billion. While we fully recognize the important role of peacekeeping operations in the maintenance of international peace and security, the fiscal environment of Member States, including Japan, does not allow unlimited resources for peacekeeping. Very strong efficiency measures are called for.”

    2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source

44. “Mr. President, I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation for the initiative and leadership you have shown in convening today's open debate on the important issue of United Nations peacekeeping operations. I will be very brief. From their inception, United Nations peacekeeping operations have been evolving. Contemporary peacekeeping has become multidimensional, with broader roles and responsibilities. Fifteen years after the Brahimi report (S/2000/809), resolution 2086 (2013) renewed our consideration of trends in peacekeeping. Recent peacekeeping also has delivered several innovations including the Force Intervention Brigade, unmanned unarmed aerial vehicles and inter-mission cooperation, inter alia.”

    2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source

45. “This year, we were pleased to enjoy the participation of the Panel of Experts of the 1540 Committee. We have also been organizing seminars under the rubric Turtle Bay Security Roundtable, here in New York, on non-proliferation and disarmament, in partnership with the Missions of Poland and Turkey. We held the sixth round of the Roundtable in March with the participants of many Member States and, again, of the Panel of Experts of the 1540 Committee. I would like to conclude my statement by reconfirming Japan's continued commitment to being deeply involved in the long-term process and reiterating our strongest support for work towards the full and universal implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

46. “When Japanese Foreign Minister Kishida delivered a speech on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation in January, he emphasized the strategic effects of export control. What he meant was that strengthening export controls would help foster confidence in the reliability of trade or investment among the States and companies involved. Export control would thereby create a favourable environment for economic growth, rather than impede trade and investment. With this in mind, Japan has been carrying out technical assistance programmes for capacity- building, and we will continue to expand these activities. Let me continue with our activities in support of resolution 1540 (2004). Japan has been hosting the Asian Export Control Seminar in Tokyo for more than 20 years.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

47. “In order to effectively raise awareness of the importance of non-proliferation efforts, in particular among high-level policymakers, we should keep in mind that some States believe that export controls impede trade and investment. They also believe that non-proliferation efforts may pose obstacles to economic growth, but we do not think they do. In this context, I would like to share what Japan has been doing in the Asian region, where awareness of the importance of export control is rising. At the commemorative summit meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan held in Tokyo in December 2013, leaders agreed to intensify efforts to implement relevant measures for non-proliferation, including cooperation in strengthening export control capabilities of ASEAN Member States.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

48. “It is my great personal pleasure to see you, Sir, presiding over this important organ of the United Nations. In order to respect the time limit of four minutes, I will circulate the full text of my statement and deliver only the salient points. Japan joins others in celebrating the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004), and commends the efforts of the Committee established pursuant to the resolution to strengthen its activities. We highly appreciate the concept note that the presidency kindly circulated to us (S/2014/313, annex) to streamline the discussion. Today, I would like to make comments related to the section "Looking ahead: challenges and ways forward" in the concept paper.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

49. “The Syrian Government must intensify its efforts to expeditiously meet its elimination obligations set by resolution 2118 (2013) and the relevant decisions by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). We, for our part, have disbursed a total of $18 million to the trust funds established under the OPCW and the United Nations. Japan would like to renew its commitment to providing the greatest possible cooperation in that regard.”

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50. “The Speaker of the Syrian Parliament recently announced that presidential elections will take place on 3 June. In that regard, I would like to recall that both the Secretary- General and Ambassador Brahimi have repeatedly warned that the holding of elections under the current circumstances would damage the political process. Japan strongly urges both the Syrian Government and the opposition parties to come back to Geneva with the political will to achieve a political transition in accordance with the Geneva communique of the Action Group for Syria (S/2012/522, annex). As for the chemical weapons, about 8 per cent ofthe chemicals still remain in Syria. They should be removed swiftly in order to achieve the target of eliminating the Syrian chemical weapon programme by the end of the June.”

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