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…
My delegation welcomes this opportunity to consider the report of the Security Council to the General Assembly covering the period from 15 June 1996 to 14 June 1997. My delegation wishes to express its appreciation to Ambassador Somavía, President of the Council this month, for his lucid and concise…
The Angolan peace process reached an important milestone last April with such important progress as the establishment of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation. It was then hoped that peace and stability would truly come to Angola. However, the situation has since deteriorated to the po…
Japan has always worked for peace and stability in Africa, as peace and stability are the prerequisites for promoting development and prosperity. Japan therefore welcomes the regional initiative that is being taken on the situation in the Central African Republic. The Government of Japan wishes to e…
I should like to preface my remarks today by stressing the importance that the Government of Japan attaches to the maintenance of the stability of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for the peace and security of the entire Balkan region. It greatly appreciates the role that the United Nations…
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…
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…
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…
Like previous speakers, we have followed the situation in Burundi with apprehension, and we welcome this opportunity to discuss this matter in the Council. We have particularly been appalled by the vicious cycle of attacks and reprisals, which have often resulted in the deaths of numerous innocent c…
Permit me at the outset to offer my congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency for the month of April. Please be assured that Japan stands ready to extend its full support as you continue to lead the work of the Council. I also wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to y…
