Japan highly commends the President’s initiative to hold this important meeting. I would also like to thank the briefers for their insightful inputs.
Climate change, food security and conflict are interlinked in complex ways. In its 2022 national security strategy, Japan clearly recognizes climate …
I thank Assistant Secretary- General Miroslav Jenča and the other briefer for their briefings.
Today we once again listened to a statement by the representative of Russia attempting to justify the unjustifiable, echoing the same claims it has made for nearly two years. Russia spoke of violations of…
I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Caroline Ziadeh for her briefing. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Security Council to President Vučić and Prime Minister Kurti. Japan has built a long-standing friendship with both of their countries. As friends, we are concerned a…
I thank Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo for her briefing.
We are aware of the report of an incident that took place in Lysychansk, part of the territory of Ukraine and now temporarily occupied by Russia. Without knowing the facts, it is difficult to make official comments. As a principled position…
I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, for her detailed briefing and dedicated work over the past five years.
We are greatly concerned about the steep uptick in attacks conducted …
Let me begin by expressing our appreciation to Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her informative briefing.
I have listened carefully to the explanation by the United States on the matter. Japan notes that the United States stated that it carried out air strikes against the facilities of Iran-affi…
I also thank Under- Secretary-General Griffiths for his briefing.
On Friday, the International Court of Justice delivered its order on provisional measures regarding the application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip. In the interim, withou…
Let me begin by thanking Prosecutor Khan for presenting the thirty-eighth report on the situation in Darfur and sharing with us what he has directly seen and experienced on the ground, not only in Darfur but also in affected areas, including Chad.
As we face increasing hostilities and humanitarian …
I appreciate Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salvador’s insightful remarks and thank Director-General Waly and Ms. Hassan for their informative briefings. I also welcome Mr. Généus and Mr. Álvarez Gil, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, respectivel…
I thank you, Mr. President, for coordinating to convene this meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing.
We are aware of reports that a Russian military aircraft has crashed in Russian territory. The Ukrainian side has understandably stated that it will take time to eval…
I thank His Excellency Mr. Séjourné, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, for his initiative. My appreciation also goes to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing.
More than 100 days have passed since 7 October. First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt cond…
I thank Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Adedeji Ebo for his briefing.
Russia has called for this meeting, claiming that Western arms transfers to Ukraine are aggravating the crisis and undermining efforts to achieve a peaceful solution. One loses count of how many times Ru…
I thank Under-Secretary- General Griffiths and Assistant Secretary-General Brands Kehris for their valuable briefings.
Three months have passed since the heinous acts of terror were committed by Hamas and other militant groups. Since then, Gaza has been under heavy bombardments and relentless shell…
Let me first express my appreciation to Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing.
Since mid-November 2023, the Houthis have been continuously attacking commercial vessels engaging in lawful maritime transit through the Red Sea. They have also illegally seized and have held the MV Galaxy …
I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Simão and Ms. Théroux- Béroni for their briefings.
Japan applauds the continued laudable work of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). As we see persisting challenges in West Africa and the Sahel, UNOWAS’s good offi…
I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ruiz Massieu and Ms. Yolanda Perea Mosquera for their briefings. I also welcome Minister Leyva Durán, who represents the strong commitment of the Government of Colombia.
Japan fully recognizes that human security, human rights and inclusivity …
The Red Sea is vitally important for global maritime transportation. Currently, that critical shipping lane is in a state of crisis. The Houthis have repeatedly attacked commercial vessels with advanced weaponry, such as anti-ship ballistic missiles, drones and small boats. The Houthis have also sei…
I also thank Ms. DiCarlo and Ms. Wosornu for their briefings and insights.
Japan is gravely concerned about Russia’s intensified strikes and hostilities against Ukraine since the end of December. Many civilians have lost their lives or have been injured. These attacks by Russia are leaving hundreds…
The Security Council adopted resolution 2720 (2023) after intense negotiations. As a responsible member of the Security Council, Japan worked constructively towards a text that could be agreed aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
Even after the adoption of resolution 2720 (2023), heavy f…
Since this is the first Security Council meeting of this month, I would like to join others in congratulating you on your assumption of the presidency, Sir. I would like to welcome the new non-permanent members of the Council: Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia. I look…
