I would like to reiterate our heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives and their families in the recent devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. I sincerely pray for the prompt reconstruction of the affected areas, and Japan has started — and will continue — to extend its support.
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On behalf of the Government of Japan, I also join my colleagues in extending our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the victims of the huge earthquake that hit Türkiye and Syria.
I thank Mr. Martin Griffiths for his briefing.
It is truly regrettable that we have to state what has already been s…
At the outset, we congratulate you, Madam President, and Malta on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for February. I wish you all the best during your presidency. I thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United…
Japan expresses its sincere hope for the realization of Middle East peace at the earliest possible date, with an independent Palestinian State and Israel living side by side in peace and security. Japan firmly believes that a truly peaceful resolution can be achieved, not through violence but only t…
I wish to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing.
Since the beginning of this year, North Korea has repeatedly and persistently conducted more missile launches, including different types of launches, at a higher frequency than ever before. Not only has the number of missiles increased, but so …
Japan aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of India on behalf of the Group of Four — Brazil, Germany, India and Japan (see A/77/PV.36). Allow me to make some additional points in my national capacity.
Japan welcomes the determination of the President of the General Assem…
Japan highly commends the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Director General’s strong leadership
in promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and non-proliferation.
Japan condemns Russia’s threat to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine as a serious and unacceptable m…
I also thank Mr. Khaled Khiari for his briefing.
I must begin by expressing my great regret that once again the Security Council must convene in response to North Korea’s unlawful actions. The repeated and persistent provocations by North Korea are unprecedented in both their frequency and their ma…
We have seen many events unfold recently in the Middle East. On a positive note, Japan commends the achievement of an agreement on the Israel-Lebanon maritime boundary, as well as the mediation efforts of the United States, as significant and meaningful steps that will contribute to confidence-build…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting, and I am grateful to all the speakers for their insightful remarks.
I would like to begin by congratulating the African Union (AU) on the twentieth anniversary of
its establishment. The AU has made great progress in the past two dec…
I also thank Mr. Khaled Khiari for his briefing.
When the Security Council met on this issue in May (see S/PV.9048), we all saw the vetoes cast that blocked the Council from taking action. And what happened after that? North Korea conducted launches the very next month, in June. And now let me ask …
I thank the President for convening this meeting. I would also like to express my appreciation to the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), and the Peacebuilding Support Office, for guiding and facilitating our discussion on the peacebuilding agenda.
At the outset, I would li…
At the outset, Japan reaffirms its commitment to supporting a two-State solution based on the relevant Security Council resolutions and internationally agreed parameters, in which both Israel and a sovereign, independent and viable Palestinian State can live side by side in peace and security.
Howe…
I wish to start by thanking the President for convening today’s important debate in the General Assembly.
The Syrian crisis has entered its twelfth year, and humanitarian needs in Syria are greater than ever. More than 14.6 million Syrians desperately depend on humanitarian aid to survive. That inc…
I would first like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you, Mr. President, for your warm words of condolence, and to all who observed today’s moment of silence in tribute to the memory of our former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. I will convey all of that to my capital and to Mr. Abe’s family members.
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I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Albanian presidency for organizing this open debate on the working methods of the Security Council, to which Japan has consistently been deeply committed.
I am pleased that, for the first time in three years, non-Council members are able to partic…
Japan deeply regrets the result of the voting.
I carefully listened to the explanations of vote by the members of the Security Council who voted against draft resolution S/2022/431. Still, the reasons behind the objection to the draft resolution remain totally unclear and unconvincing
In December …
I thank Mr. Khiari for his briefing.
Since the Security Council last met on this agenda item in late March (see S/PV.9004), North Korea has only accelerated its nuclear and missile programmes as if it were taking advantage of the lack of a strong Council reaction. Its ballistic-missile launches on …
Japan welcomes the adoption by consensus of resolution 76/262, which we consider to be a step forward in enhancing the role of the General Assembly and thereby strengthening the United Nations.
The recent veto by Russia made the United Nations look as if it were irrelevant, but it is not. The Secur…
I would like to express my appreciation to the United Arab Emirates for convening today’s important debate on women and peace and security, with a focus on women’s economic inclusion and participation. I thank Ms. Sima Bahous, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva and the civil society representative for their b…
