I would first like to thank President Sang-Hyun Song for his comprehensive and in-depth report (A/67/308) on the invaluable work of the International Criminal Court (ICC). My delegation would like to express its appreciation for his able leadership of the Court.
Japan attaches great importance to t…
I have no intention of repeating the statement I made earlier to refute the allegations made by the representative of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. With respect to other groundless allegations made by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea delegation against Japan, I would rather my …
I would like to exercise my right of reply in response to the statement just made by the representative of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
First, the Government of Japan’s adherence to the three non-nuclear principles — not possessing, manufacturing or permitting the introduction of nucl…
One and a half years after the Great East Japan Earthquake and its resulting tsunamis and the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station of the Tokyo Electric Power Company,
Japan is continuing its efforts, including those directed towards decontaminating and restoring the stricken are…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate President Peter Tomka on his election as President of the International Court of Justice and to thank him for his comprehensive and detailed report (A/67/4) on the praiseworthy work of the Court over the past year. His report highlights the important role …
Today, the focus of the international community is on Africa, as the world’s new economic frontier, after Asia. In recent years, the annual economic growth rate of the African continent has exceeded 5 per cent.
On the other hand, Africa still faces various challenges, including conflict and poverty…
At the outset, Mr. President, I would like to express appreciation to you for your leadership in convening this debate on Somalia and for giving me the opportunity to address the Security Council. I also would like to express appreciation to
Mr. Elmi Ahmed Duale, Permanent Representative of Somalia…
At the outset, allow me to congratulate Mr. Vuk Jeremić, President of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session, on his assumption of duties as President and to thank him for his leadership in advancing the revitalization agenda. I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to Mr. Nassir…
First of all, I would like to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of your duties as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session. Japan looks forward to your leadership during the current session as we deal with the global challenges that the General Assembly is ma…
I would like to express my appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Harold Caballeros, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guatemala, for presiding over this debate. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Haiti, Mr. Mariano Fernández Amunátegui, for…
There is no doubt that the Senkaku islands are an inherent territory of Japan, based on historical fact and international law. Indeed, the Senkaku islands are clearly under Japan’s legitimate control. China’s assertions have no grounds at all. In any case, there exists no territorial sovereignty iss…
My delegation would like to exercise its right of reply in response to the statement made by the representative of the People’s Republic of China on the issue of the Senkaku Islands.
In his address in the general debate (A/67/PV.9), Mr. Noda, the Prime Minister of Japan, stressed that various inter…
First, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to His Excellency
Mr. Al-Nasser for his dedication during his one-year tenure as President of the General Assembly, as well as to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremić on his assumption of the presidency of the Assembly at its sixty-seven…
The rule of law is wisdom that humankind has acquired after long years of trial and error. The essence of the rule of law is the supremacy of law over power, ensuring that all power is exercised for the purpose of people’s survival and happiness.The idea of the rule of law can be found universally. …
I would first like to thank Mr. Zalmai Rassoul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, for his participation in this debate and his comprehensive statement. I would also like to thank Special Representative Kubiš for his comprehensive and informative briefing on the important work of the Unite…
I would like to thank Germany for hosting this open debate on children and armed conflict. Germany has made significant contributions on the issue of children and armed conflict, which include efforts that led to the adoption of the resolution 1998 (2011), and we strongly commend its efforts. The is…
Japan welcomes the adoption of resolution 66/288 and the outcome document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) annexed to it. We would also like to once again express our heartfelt appreciation to the Government of the host country, Brazil, and to the two co-Chairs an…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for giving me the opportunity to address the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East.
Japan continues to be deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in Syria over the past 16 months, and profoundly deplores the death of many thousands…
On behalf of the Government of Japan, I would like to express my appreciation for the President’s leadership in preparing the third review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. I also extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Rishchynski, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canad…
I thank Under Secretary-General Ladsous and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Fedotov, for their comprehensive and informative briefings. I would also like to express my respect and gratitude to all the men and women of the United Nations Assistance Mission…
