At the outset, let me express on behalf of the delegation of Japan my sincere appreciation to all those involved in efforts to maintain stability in the Central African Republic. I would like to pay particular tribute to those who took part in the activities of the Inter- African Mission to Monitor …
The Security Council, at one of its information consultations on 6 March 1998, concluded the eighteenth review of the sanctions imposed on Libya in accordance with paragraph 13 of resolution 748 (1992). While it was concluded as a result of this review that there was no agreement for modifying the s…
At the outset, Sir, I wish to offer the sincere congratulations of my delegation on the assumption by Gambia of the presidency for the month of March, as well as my hearty welcome to you, Mr. Foreign Minister, to this Council.
I wish also to offer the gratitude of my delegation to Ambassador Dangue…
Today, the Security Council is adopting a draft resolution which will increase the resources for the oil-for-food humanitarian programme envisaged under its resolution 986 (1995) of 14 April 1995. Resolution 986 (1995) was conceived as a temporary measure to provide for the humanitarian needs of the…
In his report of 12 January on the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), the Secretary-General states that although some progress has been made toward concluding the peace process in Angola, the persistent delays in implementing the Lusaka Protocol continue to give us cause for deep con…
The delegation of Japan welcomes the adoption by consensus of resolution A/52/L.72/Rev.1, on renewing the United Nations, which reflects the consideration by the General Assembly of the Secretary-General's report and the recommendations contained therein. This resolution is an important milestone in…
Before I address the item before the Security Council this afternoon, permit me to offer my heartfelt welcome and deep respect to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, Mr. Fernando Naranjo Villalobos. In the name of the delegation of Japan, and also as a personal friend of yours, Sir, I wi…
The problem of anti-personnel landmines indiscriminately used and left behind in conflicts is one of the most urgent problems that the international community needs to address today. Most landmines have been laid in the more than 60 countries that have suffered or are currently suffering from the ra…
For almost two decades, Afghanistan has been torn apart by civil strife. The Afghan people, the principal victims of this strife, continue to suffer atrocities and social and economic hardships that would seem to test the very limits of human endurance. Engulfed by violence and denied their fundamen…
Two years have passed since the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina was signed. During this period the ceasefire has been firmly maintained, due primarily to the presence of the Stabilization Force. The citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina have to a certain degree resumed t…
It was just about one year ago, on 29 December 1996, that we witnessed a truly historic event: the signing of the Agreement on a Firm and Lasting Peace by the Government of Guatemala and the Unidad Revolucionaria Nacional Guatemalteca (URNG). The Government of Japan is deeply gratified that, as a re…
Throughout the process of the adoption and implementation of resolution 986 (1995),
In renewing the provisions of Security Council resolution 986 (1995), my delegation is guided by the practical consideration of ensuring the smooth and efficient implementation of the resolution. The Secretary- Gene…
As I take the floor today, I am fully conscious of the fact that we Members of the United Nations are charged with one of the gravest responsibilities we have faced since the establishment of the Organization. The issue which brings us here today, the reform of the Security Council, is an issue whic…
Japan is deeply concerned about the present situation in the Middle East, where virtually no progress has been made towards peace this year. The urgent need for all the parties directly concerned to make their best efforts to set the peace process back on track cannot be over-emphasized at this junc…
With the assistance and support provided by the United Nations civilian police element, including the United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti (UNTMIH), certain improvements have been made in the professionalization of the Haitian National Police. I wish to take this opportunity to express the app…
My delegation reluctantly joined the consensus on the draft resolution, for the following reason.
Two years ago, on 2 November 1995, when resolution 50/11 was adopted, my delegation voted against it, since operative paragraph 3 penalizes staff members whose mother tongue is not one of the official …
My name is Mikako Kotani. As a member of the Japanese team, I have taken part in two Olympic Games — in Seoul in 1988 and in Barcelona in 1992 — and I won two medals in synchronized swimming. I am also a member of the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes Commission. Today I am pleased and hono…
It is my great honour to introduce draft resolution A/52/L.22 entitled “International Year of Volunteers, 2001”.
The idea of an International Year of Volunteers originated in a policy forum, held jointly by the United Nations Volunteer Programme and the United Nations University in Japan in 1996, w…
The promotion of a culture of peace is an important task for the Member States of the United Nations if our common quest for peaceful coexistence is to succeed. It is only in a culture of peace which is rooted in social interaction and sharing, tolerance and respect for human rights, and a determina…
At the outset, my delegation wishes to pay tribute to Mr. Merrem, Special Representative of the Secretary-General; Brigadier- General Izydorczyk, Chief Military Observer; and all the men and women serving with the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT). It is thanks to their dedic…
