Japan voted in favour of omnibus draft resolution A/56/L.17, because it supports the overall content and because it attaches great importance to the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The Government of Japan would have preferred to be, as in the past, one of …
In collaboration with the international community, Japan has vigorously addressed the many aspects of mine action: mine clearance, mine awareness, victim assistance, the destruction of stockpiled landmines and advocacy.
However, it is a stark reality that countless landmines remain to be cleared an…
Before proceeding with my statement in
explanation of vote, I want to join you, Mr. President, and other delegations
in conveying my sincere condolences to the delegation of the Lao People's
Democratic Republic.
I wish to put on record the position of Japan, which abstained in the
vote on draft…
