Statement by H.E. Ambassador YAMAZAKI Kazuyuki, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, at the UN Triangular Partnership Programme (TPP): Police Contributing Countries Training Launch Event

Excellencies and dear colleagues,

It is a great honor for me to speak at this pivotal event.

I would like to thank USG Khare, Ms. Ogawa, Director of UN Mine Action Service, and other representatives from the Secretariat for your leadership in advancing this critical agenda.

I also wish to extend my gratitude to the dedicated team of the Triangular Partnership Programme for your tireless efforts and unwavering commitment in bringing us all together for this remarkable initiative.

The consensus adoption of the C34 report earlier this month powerfully reaffirmed the indispensable role of UN Peacekeeping as a critical tool for the maintenance of international peace and security.

Yet, missions on the ground often operate under severe security environments, while facing financial constraints, which directly impact the safety and security of peacekeepers. At the same time, there is an increasing demand for improved performance and greater efficiency.

I would like to emphasize, in this context, the unique and important role the TPP can play.

The TPP was established in 2015, with the support of the Japanese Government. Since then, it has grown both geographically and thematically. It started in Africa and has expanded to Asia. It started with engineering training and has expanded to medical, C4ISR, telemedicine, and counter-IED.

It has kept evolving in response to the needs of the Troop Contributing Countries and the realities on the ground. I believe that the value and strength of the TPP lies in its adaptability.

Today, we are witnessing another critical moment of evolution. Now the TPP training will also address the needs of the Police Contributing Countries. Japan is proud to contribute as a donor of this milestone project.

We recognize that the role of police personnel in peacekeeping is more important than ever, especially for sustaining peace through the rule of law and community engagement.

The project this year will focus on training in Africa in the areas of counter-IED and weapons-and-ammunition management. These capabilities are especially required in today’s operating environment to ensure the safety and security of personnel and to enhance the effectiveness of missions.

We look forward to the successful outcome of the project and its long-term impact on effective peacekeeping.

This June, Japan will co-chair the TPP Stakeholders’ Workshop in Hanoi together with Vietnam and Australia. We hope that this workshop will serve as a constructive platform for Member States to reflect on achievements and exchange candid views on future partnerships in capacity-building and training, with particular attention to the newly launched project of training to police.

In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Japan’s unwavering commitment to peacekeeping and invaluable partnerships.

Thank you.