コロンビアにおける平和構築に関する平和構築委員会（PBC）大使級会合における入谷公使ステートメント
令和6年7月11日
Thank you, Mr. Chair,
Japan welcomes President of Colombia H.E. Mr. Gustavo Petro joining us today.
We also welcome Colombia’s constant engagement to the PBC. Colombia has been highlighted as a good example of a country achieving peace, including by participants in the Security Council Open Debate on conflict prevention during Japan’s March Presidency. As President Petro has remarkably presented today, we have learned from Colombia’s continued efforts towards “Total Peace”. I would like to highlight three points.
First, Japan welcomes the planning and designing that breaks various aspects of the Final Peace Agreement into actionable strategies for on-the-ground implementation. In this regard, the recent development of the rapid response plan and reviewing the Framework Plan for the Implementation (FPI) are encouraging examples.
Second, building institutions is crucial to systematically deliver these plans. Only when security and judicial institutions function, and basic services are delivered, all Colombians, including former FARC-EP members, women, youth, and those in vulnerable situations, can be protected, victims can be healed, and trust in the government can be built. Japan’s long-standing bilateral assistance has aimed to support this journey.
Third, the fundamental concepts of Colombia’s Total Peace Policy—human security, human rights, and inclusivity—are essential to fostering sustainable peace. All stakeholders should be able to participate throughout the peace process, and it will foster the national ownership. Japan also welcomes the ongoing peace dialogues between the government and three different armed groups.
To support these peacebuilding efforts in Colombia, I would like to propose two ways the PBC can be further utilized.
First, Colombia can request more thematic meetings to gather political and financial support as needed. These meetings can focus on topics that require long-term and comprehensive approaches to achieving sustainable peace or deal with specific concerns to avoid a relapse into conflict. The requesting Member State can decide the topic and convene various stakeholders inside and outside of the UN.
Second, the Security Council should seek advice in a timely manner from the PBC, especially ahead of the mandate renewal discussion of its Mission toward October. The PBC is well-positioned to provide long-term perspective advice based on their expertise and shared knowledge accumulated at constant engagement through PBC meetings and advice to the Council on Colombia. Colombia’s priorities and challenges in peacebuilding presented by President Petro today, as well as the insights from PBC members, can be reflected into the possible advice.
As the informal coordinator between the Security Council and the PBC this year, Japan will continue to engage the Council in supporting its work for supporting "Total Peace” in Colombia.
In conclusion, I would like to assure you, Mr. President, of Japan’s full commitment to supporting Colombia, in partnership with the UN and other stakeholders.
I thank you, Mr. Chair.
Japan welcomes President of Colombia H.E. Mr. Gustavo Petro joining us today.
We also welcome Colombia’s constant engagement to the PBC. Colombia has been highlighted as a good example of a country achieving peace, including by participants in the Security Council Open Debate on conflict prevention during Japan’s March Presidency. As President Petro has remarkably presented today, we have learned from Colombia’s continued efforts towards “Total Peace”. I would like to highlight three points.
First, Japan welcomes the planning and designing that breaks various aspects of the Final Peace Agreement into actionable strategies for on-the-ground implementation. In this regard, the recent development of the rapid response plan and reviewing the Framework Plan for the Implementation (FPI) are encouraging examples.
Second, building institutions is crucial to systematically deliver these plans. Only when security and judicial institutions function, and basic services are delivered, all Colombians, including former FARC-EP members, women, youth, and those in vulnerable situations, can be protected, victims can be healed, and trust in the government can be built. Japan’s long-standing bilateral assistance has aimed to support this journey.
Third, the fundamental concepts of Colombia’s Total Peace Policy—human security, human rights, and inclusivity—are essential to fostering sustainable peace. All stakeholders should be able to participate throughout the peace process, and it will foster the national ownership. Japan also welcomes the ongoing peace dialogues between the government and three different armed groups.
To support these peacebuilding efforts in Colombia, I would like to propose two ways the PBC can be further utilized.
First, Colombia can request more thematic meetings to gather political and financial support as needed. These meetings can focus on topics that require long-term and comprehensive approaches to achieving sustainable peace or deal with specific concerns to avoid a relapse into conflict. The requesting Member State can decide the topic and convene various stakeholders inside and outside of the UN.
Second, the Security Council should seek advice in a timely manner from the PBC, especially ahead of the mandate renewal discussion of its Mission toward October. The PBC is well-positioned to provide long-term perspective advice based on their expertise and shared knowledge accumulated at constant engagement through PBC meetings and advice to the Council on Colombia. Colombia’s priorities and challenges in peacebuilding presented by President Petro today, as well as the insights from PBC members, can be reflected into the possible advice.
As the informal coordinator between the Security Council and the PBC this year, Japan will continue to engage the Council in supporting its work for supporting "Total Peace” in Colombia.
In conclusion, I would like to assure you, Mr. President, of Japan’s full commitment to supporting Colombia, in partnership with the UN and other stakeholders.
I thank you, Mr. Chair.