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Yoshikawa

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  1. “Let me begin my statement by welcoming the fact that Chairman Arafat recovered his freedom on 1 May. This was a positive step towards improving the situation. We also express our appreciation to the Governments of the United States and the United Kingdom for their efforts in transferring from Ramallah the prisoners who are alleged to have been involved in the assassination of the former Israeli Minister of Tourism and in the arms shipment affair and in monitoring their confinement in a Palestinian prison in Jericho. The Government of Japan, like many in the international community, welcomed the idea of dispatching a fact-finding team to develop accurate information regarding recent events in the Jenin refugee camp, as proposed in Security Council resolution 1405 (2002).”

    2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source

  2. “All of us here at the United Nations know how difficult it is to sustain international attention, and this unique opportunity to help Afghanistan develop as a stable and prosperous country must not be squandered.”

    2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source

  3. “Before I conclude, allow me to reaffirm Japan's support for the Secretary-General and his Special Representative as they pursue their mandate in Afghanistan. In this context, we hope that the Security Council will act soon so that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan will be established in a timely manner. Lastly, let me appeal to the people of Afghanistan to continue their efforts to produce concrete results on both the political and reconstruction fronts, which are also necessary in order to sustain the willingness of the international community to lend its support. I say this not as a critic, but as a committed friend of Afghanistan.”

    2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source

  4. “I have touched upon two important aspects of the situation in Afghanistan: the political process, on the one hand, and recovery and reconstruction, on the other. Needless to say, neither of these processes can proceed without the provision of nationwide security. In this regard, we thank the countries participating in ISAF, especially the United Kingdom for its leadership, and welcome the progress made so far in the training of the Afghan military and police. We take note of the request made by Chairman Karzai for the expansion of ISAF and agree with the Secretary-General that, whatever form of international security assistance is to be provided, speed is of the essence. I wish to add my voice to those who are asking the Council for its early examination and its determined action.”

    2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source

  5. “As introduced by Under- Secretary-General Prendergast in his statement to the Council two weeks ago, Japan has funded the United Nations Development Programme's Recovery and Employment Afghanistan Programme, designed to provide employment for over 20,000 people in labour- intensive public works projects in Kabul. Japan is the single largest contributor to the "Back to School" campaign. Other recent contributions include $20 million for demining activities and $12 million for basic medical equipment, medicine and other health- related items. I urge Council members to refer to the fact sheet attached to the distributed text of my statement for a more comprehensive list of Japan's contributions as of March 2002.”

    2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source

  6. “While I am happy to note that some concrete results are starting to emerge, as exemplified by the "Back to School" campaign led by the United Nations Children's Fund, we will need to strengthen our efforts so as to continue producing such results. In this connection, the Implementation Group meeting to be held in Kabul on 10 and 11 April under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Amin Arsala will be an important opportunity to coordinate our assistance to Afghanistan. For its part, Japan has been making steady progress in the disbursement of the $250 million that it pledged in Tokyo for 2002.”

    2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source

  7. “In this regard, all parties need to be reminded that, as stated in the co- chairs' summary of conclusions of the Tokyo Conference, "assistance will be conditional on all Afghan parties' positively contributing to the process and goals agreed in Bonn." On the other hand, we are beginning to detect a certain level of frustration in Afghanistan at the current pace of implementation of the pledges and commitments. The donors and United Nations agencies must do their part by rapidly implementing their assistance in a strategically coherent and coordinated manner so that the people of Afghanistan can tangibly feel the will of the international community.”

    2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source

  8. “A number of additional needs will emerge as the convening of the Loya Jirga approaches, and the timely initiatives taken by the Governments of Germany, the United Kingdom and other countries to support this process are much appreciated. It is important for all parties to remind themselves that the emergency Loya Jirga will mark only the midpoint in the process leading to the establishment of a legitimately elected Government. Key words for the Loya Jirga should be compromise and tolerance, with all parties working together to establish an effectively functioning Transitional Authority that is capable of carrying the country through the next phase of the Bonn process. It is essential to ensure that the recovery and reconstruction process continues to have a positive impact on the political process.”

    2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source

  9. “The fact that so much progress has been made in this short period towards the restoration of peace and stability is indeed extraordinary, but the situation in Afghanistan is still fraught with grave difficulties. It is therefore necessary to continue our efforts well into the foreseeable future so as to ensure that Afghanistan will be able to pursue its course of development in a peaceful and stable environment. In this context, allow me briefly to touch upon a few points which Japan believes to be of particular importance. On the political front, the next important step is the convening of the emergency Loya Jirga. We warmly commend the accomplishments made so far by the Loya Jirga Commission, particularly its successful visits to the regions.”

    2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source

  10. “I am happy to note today that last Saturday, as the result of the successful "back to school" campaign, over 1 million Afghan children have gone back to school, many of them for the first time in six years. Looking back over the three and a half months since the Bonn Agreement was signed, we cannot but note that a number of significant achievements have been made. The Interim Authority has been established; the Loya Jirga Commission is up and running; the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) has been deployed; and the Tokyo Conference was held successfully, as were national conferences, with the participation of regional commanders and governors. It is also important to note that salaries have been paid to the civil servants of the central Government and that salary payments are on the way for local officials.”

    2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source

  11. “At the outset, allow me to express my Government's sincere condolences to those affected by yet another earthquake, the one that struck northern Afghanistan last night. We are receiving disturbing information - that thousands may have died and many thousands more have lost their homes. Urgent assistance is needed to help the victims. We welcome the fact that the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General has already convened a meeting with United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations in Kabul, with the aim of assisting the Interim Administration. At the midpoint of the six-month term of the Interim Authority of Afghanistan, and with the Secretary-General's comprehensive report issued last week, we have a sufficient basis for reviewing the progress made thus far and for considering ways to proceed henceforth.”

    2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source

  12. “On the question of peace in the Middle East, it is important that both parties seize this opportunity to redouble their efforts to move forward, with a view to the attainment of a durable peace in the region, based on a spirit of conciliation and cooperation. The Government of Japan, for its part, is determined to do its utmost to support such efforts by the two parties.”

    2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source

  13. “Since 1993, the Government of Japan has provided economic assistance to the Palestinians amounting to more than $600 million. Since September 2000, it has provided approximately $50 million in emergency assistance to alleviate the serious economic hardships of the Palestinian people. In this connection, I regret that facilities and equipment provided by international donors, including Japan, were damaged in the Israeli attacks against facilities of the Palestinian Authority. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on 11 September last, there is a new momentum for cooperation among the international community which transcends religious, racial and cultural differences.”

    2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source

  14. “The Government of Japan also expresses once again its appreciation for the active efforts being made by the United States of America and European and Arab countries, as well as the United Nations, towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict. In this connection, we welcome the fact that initiatives have recently been proposed from several quarters, in particular by Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. This is indeed an indication of the international community's strong desire for the resolution of the conflict. In addition to its efforts aimed at the settlement of the conflict, the international community has an important responsibility to alleviate the economic and social difficulties confronting the Palestinians as a result of the present grave situation on the ground.”

    2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source

  15. “As Secretary-General Kofi Annan stated before the Council last week, it is imperative for the international community to work with the parties in a concerted manner towards a peaceful settlement of this conflict. He also stressed the importance of addressing security, political, economic and social issues together. Japan has called for both parties to return to the negotiating table, in the spirit of the Oslo Accords as well as the Mitchell recommendations and the Tenet understandings. Recently, the Secretaries-General of the three ruling coalition parties of Japan met with the leaders of the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, conveying letters to them from Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, and urged both parties to resume negotiations.”

    2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source

  16. “The Government of Japan is deeply concerned at the fact that the vicious circle of violence that has been raging in the Middle East for more than a year has recently intensified, with large numbers of casualties on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides. The Government of Japan once again urges the Palestinian Authority, led by Chairman Arafat, to make the utmost effort to suppress extremists. It also urges the Government of Israel to refrain from actions such as attacks against facilities of the Palestinian Authority, which do not contribute to calming the situation, and to make constructive efforts, including a genuine dialogue with the Palestinian Authority.”

    2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source