My delegation was certainly happy with the original text as proposed by you, Mr. President, but at the same time we have no difficulty in accepting the amendments put forward by our colleague from the United States, as further amended by Cuba. But concerning the proposal by our colleague from the Ru…
The Government of Japan heartily welcomes the establishment of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation in Angola. Signifying as it does the introduction of a multi-party democracy, the establishment of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation demonstrates that Angola is fallin…
Japan believes that maintaining the territorial integrity and unity of Afghanistan as a stable sovereign State is important for the peace and stability not only of that subcontinent region of Asia, but also of the broader Asian regions adjoining it. It should also be noted that the hostilities in Af…
The recent history of Liberia can only be described as tragic. After seven years of civil war the national infrastructure is in ruins and the very fabric of society has disintegrated. It is therefore gratifying to note that since January this year there have been signs that the situation in Liberia …
The Government of Japan expressed its position that the recent developments in the Middle East, involving the decision by the Government of Israel on the construction of housing in the Har Homa/Jabal Abu Ghneim area of East Jerusalem, were regrettable. For this reason, it is all the more regrettable…
Japan believes that efforts to improve the present situation in the Middle East should be carried out on a double track. The immediate task is for the parties directly involved to engage in efforts to bridge the chasm of mistrust that separates them by refraining from any action that could harm the …
At the outset, I should like to welcome the presence of the Vice-Minister without Portfolio of the Republic of Angola, His Excellency General Higino Carneiro. I should like also to express my sincere appreciation to the Special Representative, Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye, and to the representatives of …
It was with profound sadness that we learned of the passing away of His Excellency Mr. Deng Xiaoping. With his passing, the People’s Republic of China has lost a wise and visionary leader.
He honoured Japan with visits in 1978 and again in 1979, and in turn welcomed to China many Japanese people fr…
On resolution 55/8 on fisheries, which we have just adopted, we have all made efforts to achieve solutions to illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing, by-catches, discards and other outstanding problems. Japan agrees with the conclusions contained in the paragraphs on these matters.
However, in…
I should like, on behalf of the Government of Japan, to take this opportunity to pay a high tribute to the countries concerned and to the relevant international organizations for their contributions to the implementation of the Peace Agreement. Japan particularly appreciates the efforts of the Unite…
Japan is deeply concerned about the prolongation and the ever-growing complexity of the conflict in Afghanistan. The conflict is denying the people of that country their right to live in peace and pursue their livelihoods freely and with a sense of hope for their future. Moreover, the fighting in Af…
The allegation made by the representative of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was nothing but a malicious exercise in anti- Japanese propaganda. While I do not wish to argue against specific allegations made in his statement, I should like to make the following statement.
Japan has made it…
Over the past few years, world opinion on the issue of landmines has undergone a drastic change. Since it was first taken up and discussed seriously by this body in 1993, international efforts to eliminate landmines have gained increasing momentum as a result of a series of successful international …
In the light of the most recent developments in the Middle East, and in particular in the light of the events that have been taking place between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, the international community has grave concern over the prospects for the Middle East peace process…
The Madrid Conference, held in October 1991, was indeed a historic landmark in the Middle East peace process. We in the international community have since given our wholehearted blessing to the significant progress that has been achieved and have extended our utmost cooperation to expedite the proce…
I would like to thank the President of the Security Council, His Excellency Ambassador Nugroho Wisnumurti, for his presentation of the annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly.
In today’s world, peace and stability cannot be achieved and maintained solely on the basis of politi…
I also should like to associate myself with the previous speakers in expressing my sincere sympathy and the sense of solidarity of my
I should like to congratulate the President of the General Assembly, Ambassador Razali Ismail, on his assumption of the chairmanship of the Open-ended High- level Wo…
In 1996, the world continued to face enormous challenges as humanitarian emergencies struck Burundi, Chechnya, Iraq and many other parts of the world. Of particular concern to us today are the developments in eastern Zaire. As our experience in these calamities clearly demonstrates, it is becoming i…
In recent years, the countries of Central America have been making remarkable progress in their efforts to achieve sustainable development. Owing to their firm commitment to the principles of democracy and open markets, peoples throughout the region are enjoying political stability and increasing pr…
I have asked to speak to place on record Japan’s position with regard to its abstention in the voting on the resolution contained in document A/51/L.15. As it has indicated in previous years, Japan considers that the question of the United States embargo against Cuba should be discussed bilaterally …
