Statement by H.E. Ambassador YAMAZAKI Kazuyuki, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, Ambassadorial-level meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission "Post-Transitional Peace Efforts in Chad"
2025/9/30
(As delivered)
Thank you, Chair.
I welcome the presence of and the statement by Ms. Fatima Haram Acyl, Deputy Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy and Planning, and also thanks ASG Pobee and the other briefers for their invaluable insights.
Japan commends the initiative taken by Chad in requesting this meeting and updating us on the progress it has made since presenting its Transitional Roadmap to the PBC in December 2021.
The PBC serves as a platform to convene relevant actors to share best practices, coordinate peacebuilding efforts, marshal resources, and foster integrated strategies in conflict-affected countries. We are pleased that Chad is utilizing this body to garner international support for its peacebuilding endeavours.
We also appreciate the catalytic role of the Peacebuilding Fund in providing substantial support to Chad over the years in coordination with relevant UN entities and other partners including IFIs. The recent confirmation of the country’s re-eligibility for 2025-2029 PBF financing is positive news.
Chair,
Japan welcomes the series of elections that have been held in Chad, an important step in its political transition of returning to constitutional order. We further applaud Chad for hosting over 1.4 million refugees from neighbouring conflicts, in particular from Sudan, despite multiple difficulties it also faces, including intercommunal violence, poverty, and tensions over natural resources, all of which are worsened by repeated environmental disasters and the effects of climate change.
As Chad moves forward in its effort to overcome major development and stability challenges and to consolidate democracy, the promotion of inclusivity, respect for the rule of law, good governance, reconciliation, and conflict prevention are vital. The country’s recognition of this, as evidenced by its 2024 National Strategy for Social Cohesion, is encouraging. Japan emphasises the essentiality of securing transparency, protecting human rights, ensuring civic and political space, and meaningful participation of all sectors of society, including women, youth and marginalized populations.
Chair,
Japan has been providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable refugees and host communities in Chad, and we are currently planning a new food aid programme. We remain committed to continuing our support to Chad’s efforts for sustainable peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
I thank you.
I welcome the presence of and the statement by Ms. Fatima Haram Acyl, Deputy Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy and Planning, and also thanks ASG Pobee and the other briefers for their invaluable insights.
Japan commends the initiative taken by Chad in requesting this meeting and updating us on the progress it has made since presenting its Transitional Roadmap to the PBC in December 2021.
The PBC serves as a platform to convene relevant actors to share best practices, coordinate peacebuilding efforts, marshal resources, and foster integrated strategies in conflict-affected countries. We are pleased that Chad is utilizing this body to garner international support for its peacebuilding endeavours.
We also appreciate the catalytic role of the Peacebuilding Fund in providing substantial support to Chad over the years in coordination with relevant UN entities and other partners including IFIs. The recent confirmation of the country’s re-eligibility for 2025-2029 PBF financing is positive news.
Chair,
Japan welcomes the series of elections that have been held in Chad, an important step in its political transition of returning to constitutional order. We further applaud Chad for hosting over 1.4 million refugees from neighbouring conflicts, in particular from Sudan, despite multiple difficulties it also faces, including intercommunal violence, poverty, and tensions over natural resources, all of which are worsened by repeated environmental disasters and the effects of climate change.
As Chad moves forward in its effort to overcome major development and stability challenges and to consolidate democracy, the promotion of inclusivity, respect for the rule of law, good governance, reconciliation, and conflict prevention are vital. The country’s recognition of this, as evidenced by its 2024 National Strategy for Social Cohesion, is encouraging. Japan emphasises the essentiality of securing transparency, protecting human rights, ensuring civic and political space, and meaningful participation of all sectors of society, including women, youth and marginalized populations.
Chair,
Japan has been providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable refugees and host communities in Chad, and we are currently planning a new food aid programme. We remain committed to continuing our support to Chad’s efforts for sustainable peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
I thank you.