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Japan Stresses Importance of Multilateralism and Reform at UN Security Council Debate

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At the United Nations Security Council High Level Open Debate on "Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes," organized by Pakistan, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mr. MIYAJI Takuma, emphasized the need for reform and a human security approach to address complex global challenges. He welcomed the Secretary-General's leadership on the UN80 initiative and reiterated Japan's commitment to multilateralism, urging that the Security Council be reformed to make it more representative, legitimate, and effective.

Key Takeaways:

  • State Minister MIYAJI Takuma represented Japan at the UN Security Council High Level Open Debate, stressing the importance of reform and a human security approach.
  • Japan will continue to promote a human security approach, linking peace, development, and humanitarian resources, and welcomed the Secretary-General's leadership on the UN80 initiative.
  • Japan has been actively engaged in UN peacebuilding efforts as a member of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), from prevention to resolution and peace consolidation.
  • State Minister MIYAJI underscored the importance of strengthening collaboration between the Security Council and the PBC to make the UN peacebuilding system more effective and efficient.
  • Japan believes that the Security Council must be reformed to be more representative, legitimate, and effective, including through the expansion of both permanent and non-permanent categories.
  • The State Minister highlighted Japan's commitment to multilateralism as a responsible member of the UN and reaffirmed its leadership in enhancing the UN's ability to maintain international peace and security.

Statistics:

  • 80th anniversary of the United Nations
  • Japan has been a member of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and has actively engaged in UN peacebuilding efforts
  • 23 (afternoon of July 22 local time): The time of State Minister MYIaji's attendance at the UN Security Council debate

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan News Release
  • United Nations Security Council High Level Open Debate on "Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes"
  • UN80 initiative

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