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Yoshikawa

lines on the record: 316
first: 2002-02-27
most recent: 2016-05-05
sittings or episodes: 54
sources: un-security-council

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“Japan demands that all parties, in particular the Syrian authorities, immediately cease all attacks against civilians in accordance with the resolution. They must also ensure immediate, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to all areas affected by the conflict. Japan pledged an additional $120 million for humanitarian assistance at the conference held in Kuwait on 15 January. The entire amount has been disbursed. That has brought our total humanitarian assistance to $275 million. Regarding the political process, unfortunately, there is no concrete prospect for the resumption of the second Geneva Conference on Syria. The Syrian Government's refusal of Ambassador Brahimi's proposal to hold parallel discussions on both terrorism and the transitional governing body has made it even harder to overcome the current impasse.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“At the second ministerial meeting of the Conference, held in Jakarta on 1 March, Japanese Foreign Minister Kishida pledged a total of $200 million for Palestinian assistance. As part of that pledge, an aid package in the amount of $62 million was already disbursed last month. Synergy effects between the Japanese initiatives and the initiative for the Palestinian economy announced on 24 April by United States Secretary of State Kerry could result in enormous gains. I would like to further elaborate on those initiatives at an appropriate occasion in the future. Turning to the situation in Syria, we are deeply concerned that no substantial improvements have been witnessed on the humanitarian situation, even after the Council unanimously adopted resolution 2139 (2014) in February.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“Japan reiterates its full support for the United States mediation efforts and strongly requests both parties to continue the peace negotiations persistently. It is also important for the international community to foster a proper environment that would allow both parties to continue their talks. Originally, today I would have liked to give the Council a detailed update on two Japanese initiatives aimed at mobilizing private sector investment in Palestine, had both parties agreed to an extension of their direct talks. The first initiative is a project called the Corridor for Peace and Prosperity. Its flagship project, the Jericho Agro-Industrial Park, is scheduled to start operations this summer. The second is the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian countries for Palestinian Development.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you, Sir, for having convened today's meeting. I would also like to thank Mr. Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing. I am also grateful to Ambassador Mansour, the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine, and Ambassador Prosor, Permanent Representative of Israel, for their statements. Today, I will touch on two issues: first, the Middle East peace process and, secondly, the situation in Syria. On the Middle East peace process, Japan has been following recent developments with concern. We would like to call on Israel and Palestine not to take any unilateral actions that might negatively affect the peace process.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example, we are helping the Government expand and consolidate the special police for the protection of women and children. We will also support the activities of the special representative of President Kabila on sexual violence once that post is filled. Furthermore, on International Women's Day, the Japanese Mission and the Office of the Special Representative co-hosted a special event here in New York in order to raise awareness of the topic we are discussing today. We look forward to further cooperation with the Special Representative in that regard, including at the upcoming Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, to be held in London in June.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We are deepening our collaboration with her Office, as well as its Team of Experts and United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict. Japan is now the second largest contributor to the Special Representative's Office, after Sweden. One example of Japan's assistance is a contribution of $2 million dollars to support the work of the Team of Experts in Somalia and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In those countries, the Special Representative and her Team of Experts, through their engagement efforts, have succeeded in forging political commitments with national Governments. Joint communiques were later signed between the Special Representative and the respective Governments. Japan's financial contribution will help those Governments to implement the communiques.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We believe that the emphasis on prevention is vital if we are ever to defeat conflict-related sexual violence. Progress on the ground is dependent upon concrete action by both national Governments and civil society in affected countries. The international community must support them to achieve change on the ground. The Japanese Government fully supports the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's new priorities of strengthening national ownership, leadership and responsibility. In appreciation ofthe work of the Special Representative, the Japanese Government invited Ms. Bangura to Japan last November. During her visit, Prime Minister Abe reassured her of Japan's commitment to cooperating closely with her Office.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Bangura, for their briefings. I would also like to thank Ms. Rhoda Misaka for her powerful briefing as a representative of civil society. Japan welcomes the latest report of the Secretary- General on this agenda item (S/2014/181). Newly introduced national-level policy recommendations will help the Security Council to continuously monitor country-specific situations. Japan also appreciates that the report highlights the role of United Nations Action as a coordination mechanism, and its activities on enhancing prevention. Security Council resolution 2106 (2013) provided, for the first time, the theme of sexual violence in conflict with a comprehensive prevention framework.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“I would like to conclude by reaffirming Japan's commitment to stand by the Government and people of Afghanistan in their endeavours for long-term stability.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“One of the most crucial responsibilities of the Afghan Government is to continue building the capacity of the Afghan National Security Forces and ensuring the necessary security arrangements, in close cooperation with its international partners. Finally, let me say a few words on Japan's commitment to Afghanistan. Since January 2002, when we hosted the International Conference on Reconstruction Assistance to Afghanistan in Tokyo, we have contributed more than $5 billion to Afghanistan for its developments efforts. Japan's contribution covers a wide range of areas. For example, we have provided 30 per cent of the total salary of the Afghan National Police and have built or renovated more than 820 schools all over the country.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“For the sake of lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan, continuous efforts by the country's leadership and the constructive engagement of neighbouring countries are indispensable. The increased dialogue between Afghanistan and neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, is encouraging in that regard. Concerning the security situation, in 2013 we witnessed a sharp increase in insurgent attacks and civilian casualties. A further deterioration in the security situation will inevitably have a negative impact not only on Afghanistan's economic and social activities, but also on the implementation of our assistance. Security is also vital to encourage the full participation of all eligible voters, especially female voters, in the upcoming elections.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“Ensuring economic stability is a matter of urgency for the Government of Afghanistan. In order to achieve that goal, the new Government will have to immediately grapple with a variety of legislative and institutional reforms necessary for increasing annual revenue, reducing the rapidly expanding illicit economy and developing industry. We look forward to seeing tangible results before the ministerial meeting to be co-hosted by Afghanistan and the United Kingdom. Furthermore, recognizing that reconciliation is the only way to achieve lasting peace in Afghanistan, the future Government must continue to call on the Taliban to join the peace process. Japan supports the Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“Secondly, I would like to touch upon what we would like to see from Afghanistan, in particular from the future Government that will take over the responsibilities of President Karzai to lead the country towards long-term stability. On that subject, I welcome the participation of the presidential candidates at the special Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board meeting that was held on 29 January. Since all the candidates have been active in the political life of Afghanistan since 2001, I am confident that they all understand very well the spirit of partnership that exists between the Afghan Government and the international community. Even so, it was important for us to know that the candidates recognize their responsibilities to implement the commitments under the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“First, on the elections, for the long-term stability of Afghanistan, it is of the utmost importance that the upcoming presidential and provincial council elections lend strong legitimacy to the new Government through a credible and inclusive election process. I reiterate the importance of holding the elections without delay on 5 April, in accordance with the Afghan Constitution. In that regard, I commend the tireless efforts of the Government and the electoral management bodies of Afghanistan to keep the technical preparations on track. Japan has made financial contributions through the United Nations Development Programme in order to have a positive impact on the process. I call on all eligible citizens of Afghanistan to participate in these elections of crucial importance to deciding their own future.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“Japan welcomes today's adoption of resolution 2145 (2014) renewing the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another 12 months. In this time of uncertainty, the continuous presence of UNAMA is crucial. I would like also to emphasize the importance of ensuring adequate resources for UNAMA to efficiently support Afghanistan on its path towards peace and stability. The year 2014 is one of historical significance for the people of Afghanistan, as the withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) will be completed and the country will experience the election of its second President. Today, I would like to touch upon, first, the elections; secondly, the challenges that must be addressed by the future Government; and, finally, Japan's commitment to Afghanistan.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“I wish to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis for his comprehensive briefing. I also thank Ambassador Tanin of Afghanistan for his statement. I would first like to express my deepest condolences to the Government and people of Afghanistan for the great loss of their first Vice-President, Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim. His exceptional contribution to the reconstruction of Afghanistan will be remembered. I am particularly gratified to address the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan because I have been personally involved in Japan's efforts to help create stability and development in that beautiful country since the 1990s, and in particular since the Tokyo Conference on Consolidation of Peace in Afghanistan, held in January 2002.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“The work of the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack is bearing fruit. Japan, for its part, is willing to participate in the future process of the Lucens Guidelines. Children are sometimes exploited, intimidated, threatened and even killed all over the world. There are a number of measures to prevent those tragic cases, including providing assistance to countries in conflict and developing rules and standards to address new challenges. We are determined to contribute to protecting the rights of children by using those concrete actions.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Yet we hear cases where peacekeepers have been criticized for becoming violators of the rights of children. Is that not a disgrace to the reputation of the United Nations? I would like to emphasize that United Nations peacekeeping operations should be a model in protecting children. We, as troop-contributing countries to United Nations peacekeeping operations, should recognize our responsibility to train our personnel at home so that they will not abuse children in the course of their duties but will protect them. Finally, the children and armed conflict agenda is not only about child soldiers. There is also a growing recognition of the military use of and attacks against schools. Japan pays great attention to the formulation of the draft Lucens Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Of those, 11 have been on the list for more than a decade. The Security Council should respond more firmly to such persistent perpetrators, with measures that include considering the possibility of an assets freeze. In that context, Japan welcomes the fact that parties to conflicts in Sri Lanka and Nepal have been delisted from the Secretary-General's reports. They were delisted because they achieved considerable progress in implementing the action plan that had been agreed on between them and the United Nations. It is important to study those cases to understand why the delistings were possible, because we believe those lessons could be applicable to similar situations in other countries. Thirdly, one of the main objectives of United Nations peacekeeping operations is to protect children in conflict and post-conflict situations.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“We have expended approximately $75 million over the past five years on the reintegration of child soldiers into society. That includes a financial contribution to Sri Lanka for the purpose of supporting job training for former child soldiers through the United Nations Human Security Fund. We are planning to make further financial contributions relating to the issue of child soldiers in such countries as the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Mauritania and South Sudan. Secondly, when addressing the agenda of children and armed conflict, the international community must pay attention to persistent perpetrators of grave violations against children. In the last five reports of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict, more than 30 parties to conflicts were listed.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“We support it and will join in its efforts to eliminate the recruitment and use of children by Government armed forces in conflict by 2016. Looking back, we can see that the issue of child soldiers is exactly what made the Security Council put the subject of children and armed conflict on its agenda. Child soldiers are deprived of their right to education. Their reintegration into society is difficult. That is a heavy loss for society as a whole. Japan has provided support for reintegrating child soldiers into society in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, through both bilateral assistance and international organizations. That support represents an application of the concept of human security, which Japan has been promoting, by protecting and empowering the children who are most vulnerable in armed conflicts.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on an important subject. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the various briefers for their statements earlier today. I also welcome and support the adoption of resolution 2143 (2014). Today I would like to touch on four issues. The first is that of child soldiers; the second is on persistent perpetrators. For the third, I would like to discuss peacekeepers' responsibility to protect children. The last is that of military use of and attacks on schools. First, I would like to address the issue of child soldiers and welcome the "Children, not soldiers" campaign launched yesterday. I commend the initiative taken by Special Representative Zerrougui and the Executive Director of UNICEF, Mr. Lake, in starting this campaign.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“In addition, I would like to reiterate Japan's commitment to providing the greatest possible cooperation towards the disposal of Syria's chemical weapons. In that context, my Government has decided to contribute a total of $18 million to the trust funds established under the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We would like to express our appreciation to the Government of Kuwait for hosting the pledging conference for Syria on 15 January and for making a very generous pledge on that occasion. At that conference, Japan's representative announced our country's additional humanitarian assistance in the amount of $120 million. Our humanitarian assistance, including support for neighbouring countries, since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, now totals $275 million. However, humanitarian aid remains meaningless if it is not delivered to those in need. Japan therefore demands that all parties, in particular the Syrian authorities, take the necessary steps to ensure immediate, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to all areas affected by the conflict.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Turning to the situation in Syria, the successful conduct of the upcoming second Geneva Conference on Syria is of the utmost importance in moving the political process forward. Foreign Minister Kishida will represent Japan at the Conference. Japan strongly urges both the Syrian Government and the opposition parties to engage seriously and constructively in direct negotiations, with a view to putting an end to all forms of violence and establishing a transitional governing body in accordance with the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). The political process needs to be sustained by international efforts designed to step up humanitarian assistance on the ground.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“It is a process aimed at mobilizing and sharing East Asian economic development experiences and resources for the sake of Palestinian development. As a follow-up, Japan hosted a private sector promotion meeting in Tokyo last December. Participants explored ways to strengthen the Palestinian private sector and to enhance their business relations with Palestine. The outcome of the meeting will be submitted to the second ministerial meeting of CEAPAD, scheduled to be held in Indonesia in March. We are grateful to Indonesia for hosting the Conference and we hope that it will result in tangible outcomes. For its part, at the meeting in Indonesia, Japan is planning to announce additional and substantial assistance for Palestine.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“From that standpoint, Japan will continue with its own initiatives aimed at mobilizing private-sector investment in Palestine. As I said in this Chamber last October (see S/PV.7047), Japan is promoting two projects - the Corridor for Peace and Prosperity and the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD). Today, let me focus on the CEAPAD. CEAPAD was launched in Tokyo in February 2013, where Japan and Palestine co-hosted the Conference. In addition to the two hosts, seven countries from Asia - Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Viet Nam, Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Korea - as well as five international organizations, including the United Nations, participated.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“This nine-month time frame for the negotiations had been agreed upon by both parties last year. We would once again like to call upon both parties not to take unilateral actions that might negatively affect the peace process, but rather to continue negotiations. In that context, we deeply deplore the decision made by the Israeli Ministry of Housing and Construction on 10 January to publish tenders to build new housing units in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. We believe that helping Palestinians create viable economic foundations will contribute to advancing the political process. Given the current phase of negotiations, it becomes all the more important for the international community to work towards the coexistence and prosperity of Palestinians and their neighbours.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“As I take the floor in the Security Council for the first time this year, I would like to say how glad I am to see your Royal Highness presiding over the Council during the month of January, only one month after your country's election. I wish every success to Jordan and to the other newly elected Security Council members - Chad, Chile, Nigeria and Lithuania. I am also grateful to the Secretary-General for his briefing. Today I will touch upon two issues: first, the Middle East peace process, and secondly, the situation in Syria. First, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of Israel over the sad passing of Mr. Ariel Sharon, former Prime Minister of Israel. The direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine are now entering a crucial phase. We have fewer than four months left for a deal to be made.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Let me recall, however, that humanitarian assistance cannot be an end in itself. Now is the time for the international community to seize the window of opportunity with a view to stopping the violence and bringing about a political solution. The successful convening of the "Geneva II" conference is of utmost importance in this regard. Japan is always ready to participate in the Geneva 11 conference and to make further contributions to resolving the Syrian crisis.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Despite progress in the field of chemical weapons, we must not turn our eyes away from the appalling humanitarian situation in Syria and the lack of progress in the peace process. Faced with this deplorable situation, Japan will continue to proactively provide humanitarian assistance - now totaling $155 million - to refugees and neighbouring countries. With the $60 million pledged by Prime Minister Abe last month, Japan will support various international organizations in caring for internally displaced persons and refugees in and around Syria. Japan will also provide bilateral assistance to Jordan and Lebanon. Furthermore, we will extend a helping hand to areas under the control of opposition groups where it is difficult for assistance from international organizations to reach.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Since the inception of the OPCW in 1997, Japan has made significant contributions to the activities of the organization in its capacity as the second-largest financial contributor and as a member of the Executive Council. The first Director ofthe Inspectorate at OPCW was Major General Ichiro Akiyama of Japan. As my Prime Minister, Mr. Abe, expressed at the general debate in September (see A/68/PV.12), Japan will provide the greatest possible cooperation towards the disposal of Syria's chemical weapons. My Government will consider concrete cooperation based on relevant information with respect to global needs and the implementation scheme for destroying Syrian chemical weapons.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“A second meeting of Conference will take place under the Indonesian chairmanship early next year. I very much hope that the Security Council will take into account not only the political aspects, but also the economic incentives to the peace process, when it discusses this very important subject. Turning to the situation in Syria, Japan, like others, welcomes the adoption of resolution 2118 (2013), as well as the establishment of the Joint Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the United Nations. 1 also join others in extending wholehearted congratulations to the OPCW on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“The meeting served as an important opportunity of confidence-building among the participants and reaffirmed the importance of moving forward the Corridor for Peace and Prosperity project. We look forward to welcoming private companies from the Middle East and other regions of the world joining the project. The plan for business expansion in the West Bank and Gaza announced by United States Secretary of State, Mr. Kerry, in May also aims at promoting local entrepreneurs, which we strongly support. The second Japanese initiative is the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development. The Conference, launched in February this year in Tokyo, is a process aimed at mobilizing and sharing East Asian experiences and resources deriving from their economic development for the sake of Palestinian development.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“I was given the task to design the project in my capacity as Director-General for the Middle East and Africa at our Foreign Ministry. Although there was some skepticism in the beginning, steady progress has been made since 2006. One Palestinian company has already decided to participate in its flagship project, the Jericho Agro-Industrial Park, and several companies have expressed interest injoining. The park's beneficial economic effects are estimated at more than $40 million per year. About 7,000 jobs can also be created. A ministerial-level meeting was held in Jericho in July this year under the chairmanship of Foreign Minister Kishida of Japan. Ministers from Israel, Palestine and Jordan participated.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Sustainable economic development is indispensable to establishing a viable Palestinian State. Allow me to introduce two concrete initiatives of Japan in this regard. The first is a project called the Corridor for Peace and Prosperity. In our View, agriculture and agro-industry are a driving force for the Palestinian economy. The Corridor project is thus designed to transform an area of the Jordan Valley into productive and fertile land, thereby allowing Palestinians to export agricultural products. The project is also expected to create employment in the West Bank. Regional cooperation is key to that end, as the project involves not only Palestine but also Israel and Jordan. Prime Minister Koizumi of Japan launched this initiative in July 2006 when he visited Israel, Palestine and Jordan.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“As I take the floor in the Security Council for the first time as the new Permanent Representative of Japan, I would like to say how pleased I am to participate in the deliberations of the Council and express my readiness to work with you, Mr. President, and the members of the Council in the coming years. Today, I wish to touch upon two issues - first on the Middle East peace process, and secondly on the situation in Syria. First, let me start with the Middle East peace process. Japan welcomes the resumption of direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians realized through the mediation efforts of the United States. We remain committed to assisting Palestinian State-building efforts in order to create a proper environment for achieving peace through a two- State solution.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“This is truly a time when the Afghan people's resolve to achieve genuine peace is being tested. The international community, including Japan, will continue to stand by them as they work to build a peaceful and prosperous country.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“Indeed, if we look back over the history of events these past seven months, significant progress on the political front has always been accompanied by genuine progress toward reconstruction. That trend must continue. And once the Afghan people deliver a successful loya jirga and a viable Transitional Authority, the international community must respond by accelerating the implementation of assistance projects. Japan, for its part, is determined to continue playing a central role in that joint endeavour. In March, when I had the opportunity to speak before the Council on this same issue, I called on the people of Afghanistan to continue their efforts to produce concrete results on both the political and the reconstruction fronts. Now, with less than one month left before the loya jirga, I reiterate my appeal.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“Furthermore, we are considering, in close consultation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the possibility of expanding the UNDP recovery and Employment Afghanistan Programme (REAP), which has so far provided 20,000 labour-intensive jobs in Kabul and has been instrumental in reactivating the community by recovering basic infrastructure and basic living conditions. It is Japan's conviction that an expansion of this project to other cities, such as Kandahar, would contribute to ensuring security beyond Kabul. While the maintenance of security is fundamental, efforts for the recovery and reconstruction of Afghanistan must also proceed without delay. We have always understood these efforts to be a necessary complement to the political process.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“In addition, Japan is seriously looking into developing and implementing appropriate projects to eradicate drugs and to build a national counter-narcotic capacity in Afghanistan. Furthermore, we are committed to promoting the reintegration of the hundreds of thousands of former combatants and refugees. Towards that end, the Japanese Government sent a team of Foreign Ministry officials to Kabul last week to develop, in close coordination with the Afghan Interim Administration and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), a large-scale reintegration programme to provide alternative employment opportunities for former combatants and refugees who intend to take up peaceful livelihoods. We hope to finalize this programme and begin its implementation as soon as possible.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“At the same time, we would like to thank the United Kingdom for the crucially important role it has been playing as the lead nation of ISAF and Turkey for its responsible decision to assume that role in the near future. Japan is determined to do its utmost to help the Afghan people develop and maintain a secure environment. Foreign Minister Kawaguchi indicated during her visit to Kabul that Japan is considering extending assistance for the reform of the civilian police force, including the provision of wireless communications equipment and vehicles, as well as the rehabilitation of facilities. Japan has also decided to make a contribution of $19 million for the clearance of landmines and unexploded ordnance.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“In addition, we are sending Japanese experts to assist in the preparations for the loya jirga, and we will be providing technical assistance and equipment to broadcast the assembly via television throughout the country. All the planning and preparations will bear fruit only if security is properly maintained. In this context, we are pleased that the Council has decided to adopt a resolution to extend the mandate of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) one month ahead of schedule and before the loya jirga is convened. We hope that this resolution will send to the people of Afghanistan the strong message that the international community will remain committed to assisting them in their endeavours to maintain security during and after the loya jirga.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“Only the Afghan people can make this happen. Any attempt to undermine the process could jeopardize the fragile peace that is prevailing, however precariously, in Afghanistan for the first time in over two decades. Now more than ever, it is essential that the Afghans set aside old differences and work together to establish a balanced Transitional Authority that can lead the country through the second phase of the Bonn process. The international community must, of course, do its part to support the convening of the loya jirga. As Foreign Minister Kawaguchi announced prior to her visit to Kabul earlier this month, Japan is providing $2.7 million for equipment and transportation in order to support the preparations for the loya jirga.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“The six-month term of the Interim Administration of Afghanistan is nearing its end. The emergency loya jirga, to be convened in a little over two weeks, will determine the shape of the Transitional Authority that will assume power for the coming two years. The political process in Afghanistan is indeed at a critical stage. At this important juncture, we are receiving mixed signals from Afghanistan. While it is encouraging that preparations for the loya jirga are proceeding more or less as planned, small-scale armed confrontations commonly occur in various parts of the country, and there are signs that attempts at intimidation may be affecting the loya jirga process itself. This deeply worries my delegation. The success of the emergency loya jirga must be ensured. It must be conducted peacefully, and its decisions must be respected by all.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“I would like to assure the Council that the Japanese Government is determined to continue to promote the peace process in the Middle East by joining multilateral efforts.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Secondly, it is important to enhance regional stability and development, which are fruits of peace. One way of doing this might be to resume the multilateral tracks of the peace process aimed at regional cooperation projects. The third element consists of measures to build a broad relationship of mutual trust between the two sides. Japan is prepared to host a forum bringing together Palestinians and Israelis, representing a broad range of fields and diverse perspectives for a discussion on peaceful coexistence between the two peoples and the vision of a future Palestinian State. In this connection, we welcome the various ideas put forward yesterday by the United States Secretary of State, Mr. Powell, after the "quartet" meeting in Washington, DC, including holding an international conference early this summer.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The Government of Japan has been urging and continues to urge both the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to respond positively to the efforts made by the international community and to take decisive action to bring about a ceasefire and to resume the peace process. Recently, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mrs. Kawaguchi, advocated that a multi-layered engagement of the international community, with Japan's proactive participation, was necessary in order to bring the political process smoothly back on track once a ceasefire has been achieved. She identified three elements that must be pursued simultaneously. First, it is necessary to guarantee the implementation of a ceasefire agreement and to promote the ongoing political process though an international conference.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The Japanese Government is concerned at the humanitarian conditions that the Palestinian people continue to face and has therefore decided to extend, through the United Nations Development Programme, emergency humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people of approximately $3.3 million. In response to the emergency appeal of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the Japanese Government has pledged medical and health assistance of approximately $1.2 million. We are studying the possibility of extending additional humanitarian assistance as needed. In spite of the difficulties, efforts to restore calm to the region must continue.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We also thought that the fact- finding team, whose composition was announced on 22 April, would produce an accurate and credible report for the Secretary-General. It is thus deeply regrettable that, due to the objections raised by the Government of Israel, the Secretary-General had to express yesterday his intention to disband the fact-finding team. The regrettable development in the issue of the fact-finding team on the Jenin refugee camp has greatly eroded the authority and credibility of the Security Council, and we hope that the Council will take a clear position on this matter.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source