I would like to begin by thanking you, Sir, for convening this urgent meeting jointly requested by the United States, the Republic of Korea and Japan.
I also thank Mr. Jenča for his briefing.
North Korea once again launched a ballistic missile in blatant violation of the relevant Security Council …
Japan would like to express its high respect for Bolivia’s tenacious efforts. We value the fact that Security Council members have been able to discuss this important matter seriously and extensively. Resolution 2365 (2017), adopted unanimously today, clearly recognizes that the growing threat posed…
I thank the three briefers for their statements on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). Japan fully supports the Secretary-General’s call for all Member States to act in accordance with, and in support of, the historic Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and to avoid provocative acti…
I would like to begin by thanking the Bolivian presidency for organizing today’s open debate. The non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) is a priority for Japan. I also wish to thank the two briefers, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu and Mr. Joseph Ballard, for their clear and informative briefi…
I thank Special Representative Tadamichi Yamamoto for his informative and clear briefing.
I listened very carefully to our colleague Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal as he explained his views on the situation in his country.
I would like to begin by expressing Japan’s deep condolences to the families of …
At the outset, I would also like to thank the briefers for their informative briefings.
I appreciate Mr. Mladenov’s briefing on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), which deals with prominent obstacles to achieving just and sustainable peace in the region. I would like to stress that the r…
I would also like to join previous speakers and express our condolences to the
people of China with respect to the tragic incident in the kindergarten in Jiangsu, in the eastern part of China.
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate on cooperation between the United Nations and the A…
At the outset, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all the innocent civilians who have been killed or maimed by explosive hazards. I would also like to applaud all those working towards demining, including today’s excellent briefers, for their courage and professionalism.
Twenty years …
I would like to begin by thanking Prosecutor Bensouda for her briefing.
Japan expresses its gratitude to the Office of the Prosecutor for its tireless efforts in the fight against impunity, despite the challenges it faces in Darfur.
Security Council resolution 1593 (2005) explicitly states that th…
I would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his detailed briefing. Japan takes note and pays particular attention to the three points included in the briefing: first, that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) faces financial difficulty; secondly, that the…
I would like to thank President Agius, President Meron and Prosecutor Brammertz for their reports (see S/2017/436 and S/2017/434) and briefings. Japan is deeply committed to the rule of law and fully supports the activities of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the Inter…
I would like to extend my warmest welcome to His Excellency President Morales Ayma and to thank him for convening this meeting on the important subject of preventive diplomacy and transboundary waters and for presiding over it himself personally. This is an excellent opportunity to build on the open…
I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mindaoudou for her comprehensive briefing. I would also like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Marcel Amon-Tanoh, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Côte d’Ivoire, to the Council. It is a pleasure to have him in the Chamber for this fina…
Japan welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2356 (2017). We would like to express our appreciation to the United States for taking the lead. Our appreciation also goes to all the other members of the Security Council for their support.
For three consecutive weeks, the Democratic People’s Re…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for presenting his report on the very important topic of the implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS and the political declarations on HIV/AIDS (A/71/864).
The international community has achieved outstanding progress in…
I would like to thank Mr. O’Brien for his briefing.
In the 30 days since the previous Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Syria (see S/PV.7931), we have heard about ongoing difficulties and continuing tragedies, but at the same time we have also received some positive news, ev…
At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Foreign Minister Nin Novoa, on your presentation and to thank you for holding this open debate. It is also my pleasure to see Secretary-General António Guterres again after the London Somalia Conference two weeks ago. I would also like to thank Ms. C…
Japan is pleased that the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2353 (2017). I would like to thank Mr. Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his informative briefing, as well as for his active engagement and efforts to bring peace and stability to South Sudan.
Regr…
First of all, I should like to join previous speakers in extending gratitude to Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and the Commanders on the ground for their effective and informative briefings.
I should like to express my gratitude to all peacekeepers for their service. I also convey my c…
I would like to thank Mr. Ján Kubiš for his informative briefing. I also commend him for his tireless efforts to achieve national reconciliation and stability in Iraq.
Before I begin my statement, Japan strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Baghdad and Basra. I would like to express my sincere…
