I should like first to thank Ambassador Muñoz for his presentation today. Acts of terrorism by Al Qaeda and Taliban-associated terrorists continue unabated, and in late October, the Japanese people were shocked and saddened by the killing in Iraq of a young Japanese man by a group considered to be a…
It is our shared understanding that each and every State bears a responsibility for taking effective measures to protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms. In order to realize a society in which the human rights of each and every person are respected, it is essential to ensure the un…
At the outset, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Yasser Arafat to his bereaved family, the Palestinian people, the Palestinian National Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Mr. Arafat, hoping to realize peace in the Middle East, concluded the hist…
In the face of the new threats and challenges emerging in the international community today, the United Nations system is in urgent need of reform and strengthening in order to maintain its relevance and effectiveness. During this year’s general debate in September, Japan’s Prime Minister, Mr. Koizu…
Mr. President, thank you for convening this public meeting. I also wish to thank Mr. Hasegawa for his briefing.
First of all, I would like to make it clear that the Government of Japan supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Suppor…
Although there have been some positive developments in the field of humanitarian assistance, such as the repatriation of a large number of refugees, serious humanitarian crises and disaster spots still remain — and are in some cases even increasing in various parts of the world. It is really moving …
First of all, I would like to thank both Ambassador Denisov and Ambassador Rupérez for today’s detailed presentation on the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its Executive Directorate (CTED).
Today, the incidence of terrorist acts is on the rise and the damage caused by such acts gr…
Let me begin by expressing my appreciation to the President of the Security Council, Ambassador Sir Emyr Jones Parry of the United Kingdom, for his presentation of the annual report of the Security Council on its work. I would also like to thank the former President of the General Assembly, His Exce…
The report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization (A/59/1) has been presented in order to remind us once again of the enormous and wide-ranging challenges that the United Nations is facing today. In view of the nature of those challenges, as well due to progressive globalization an…
Today, the General Assembly is to discuss the critical issues of our time: the strengthening of the United Nations system and the revitalization of the General Assembly. I take it that placing these issues immediately following the close of the general debate indicates the importance that you, Mr. P…
First of all, I would like to thank Ambassador Muñoz for today’s detailed presentation.
As demonstrated by the recent cowardly terrorist attacks which took the lives of many citizens of the Russian Federation, including a large number of innocent children, and the terrorist bombing outside the Aust…
Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this public meeting concerning the situation in Timor-Leste. I also wish to offer my thanks to Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Annabi for his comprehensive briefing.
At the last open meeting on this issue, I expressed Japan’s view that if Timor-Leste is to be…
The Government of Japan considers the consolidation of peace and the realization of human security to be the most urgent and essential agenda for the West Africa region. Japan continues to undertake various initiatives, mainly through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development process…
I should like, first of all, to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your efforts leading to the adoption of resolution 58/316. I should also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to your initiative in revitalizing the General Assembly. I would also like to express gratitude to the six facilit…
First of all, I would like to thank Ambassador Muñoz for his detailed presentation. It is truly regrettable that terrorist acts, such as that in Madrid in which hundreds of innocent
lives were sacrificed, have continued to occur even in the year 2004. Terrorism can never be justified for any reason…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this public meeting. I would also like to thank Mr. Harri Holkeri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in Kosovo.
As I stated at the previous public meeting on this item (see S/PV.49…
Let me begin by expressing our deepest condolences to the Government of the Russian Federation for the lives that were lost, including that of President Kadyrov, in the bombing incident that took place in the Republic of Chechnya on 9 May. Such terrorist acts should never be tolerated on any grounds…
Allow me, first of all, to express my appreciation for the comprehensive briefing provided by the Secretariat on the situation in Bougainville. Japan is very pleased to note that, in the period since the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville was reorganized into the United Nations Observer…
First of all, I would like to welcome the consensus reached on this important draft resolution and congratulate you, Sir, for exerting leadership to achieve this consensus. As is stipulated in paragraph 3 of the draft resolution, we now have to direct our efforts towards the open-ended consultations…
At the outset, allow me to state that, given the critical importance of the issue, Japan considered it desirable for States not members of the Council to be afforded the opportunity to express their views. We therefore highly appreciate your initiative, Sir, of convening today’s open meeting.
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