Japan voted against the four draft amendments presented by the delegation of Nigeria on resolution 76/304, since the relevant paragraphs to which those amendments were proposed are based on language that was adopted by consensus or by a vote in past resolutions. I thank all the delegations that supp…
At the outset, I wish to say that I will refrain from saying something about a matter with such little relevance to the important agenda that we have before us.
I would like to thank all those delegations that participated in today’s debate under agenda item 133, entitled “International cooperation…
I would like to thank the Chinese presidency for organizing today’s open debate on an important topic: capacity-building for peacekeeping in Africa, which is so dear to us. By “us” I mean the participants in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), and in particular its org…
I thank you, Sir, for convening this open debate on this increasingly important topic. Strategic communications are important in many ways with regard to the effective implementation of peacekeeping mandates, but I would emphasize their extremely important role in ensuring the safety and security of…
As the Syrian conflict enters its twelfth year, Japan deplores the immeasurable suffering of the Syrian people, in particular the most vulnerable, including women and children. We are deeply concerned about the long-standing stalemate and the loss of momentum in the pursuit of political settlement o…
Allow me to start by thanking you, Mr. President, for holding today’s important meeting. Japan appreciates the contribution of the Niger as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.
Today’s security landscape has become increasingly complex. Terrorism remains a serious threat to international…
I would like to begin by expressing my highest respect for Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for his strong leadership in guiding the IAEA to exercise its full authority.
The peaceful uses of nuclear energy constitute an important pillar of…
Japan has historically been, and will continue to be, committed to fighting against impunity and to promoting the rule of law. We are proud to contribute constructively to the discussions on the reform of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as the largest provider of financial support to the Cour…
I thank the President of the General Assembly for convening today’s meeting to discuss an important task for the United Nations — that of peacebuilding and sustaining peace, including the work of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF).
I wish to begin by expressing my d…
Let me start by expressing my gratitude to the President of the General Assembly for convening today’s plenary meeting on the seventh Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (GCTS) review. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to Ambassadors Agustín Santos Maraver and Mohamed Al Hassan for t…
First of all, on behalf of the Government of Japan, I would like to reiterate my sincere condolences to the Erakat family, the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian people on the death of Mr. Saeb Erakat, the Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization, who made an important contr…
Allow me to start by expressing my delegation’s appreciation to the Secretary-General for his note transmitting the report entitled “Global health and foreign policies” (A/65/399) under agenda item 124.
First and foremost, Japan fully aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the Asian Gro…
I would like to make a statement on the agenda item “Global health and foreign policy” on behalf of the Government of Japan. First, my Government would like to express its appreciation for the note by the Secretary-General entitled “Global health and foreign policy: strategic opportunities and chall…
I would like to begin by thanking you, Sir, for convening this important meeting and by congratulating the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other relevant international organizations on all their efforts and achievements during the past 15 years in implementing the Programme of Action (see…
I would like to join previous speakers in welcoming the adoption of the present resolution by consensus. The challenges of climate change and its possible security implications are now our shared concern. Japan particularly welcomes the solidarity demonstrated through the resolution to the small isl…
