パレスチナを含む中東情勢に関する安保理公開討論における石兼大使ステートメント
令和4年4月25日
(As delivered)
Mister President,
At the outset, I would like to stress Japan's commitment to supporting a two-state solution based on relevant UN Security Council resolutions and internationally agreed parameters.
I have to start by expressing concern over the violence between Israelis and Palestinians that has been escalating for weeks and could be a significant hindrance to the achievement of a two-state solution. Particularly, the recent violent clashes around the holy place is worrisome. Japan expresses its deep concern over the recent negative developments and stresses that the sanctity of the holy place should be respected. Japan calls for restraint and reiterates that a solution cannot be achieved through violence but only through negotiations and mutual trust.
Mister President,
The economic situation in Palestine is another concern. The negative impact of the Russian aggression against Ukraine on global food security has added to the economic difficulties that Palestine has already been suffering from. According to WFP, a significant rise in food price has been recorded throughout the Middle East region including in Palestine. Japan will address the global food security crisis through a joint G7 effort, in close cooperation with relevant international bodies.
Considering the new context in Palestine, Japan decided on 1 April to contribute 3.35 million US dollars to UNRWA for humanitarian aid including food support. Japan’s total support for UNRWA in 2021, 50.5 million US dollars, was our largest contribution over the past five years. Japan will remain committed to supporting the people of Palestine so long as humanitarian and socio-economic challenges remain in Palestine. Japan also calls for further international efforts, including the countries in the region, to implement pledges and make fresh contributions to UNRWA as the Agency continues to face chronic financial difficulties.
In addition to the humanitarian aid, Japan will continue to provide assistance for Palestinian state-building efforts. We will continue to promote our own initiatives towards this end. The Jericho Agro Industrial Park (JAIP) is the flagship project of Japan’s “Corridor for Peace and Prosperity” initiative. The “Conference on cooperation among East Asian countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD)”, is also in the portfolio of Japan’s support for the people of Palestine.
Let me conclude by expressing Japan's determination to spare no effort to achieve a two-state solution.
I thank you.
At the outset, I would like to stress Japan's commitment to supporting a two-state solution based on relevant UN Security Council resolutions and internationally agreed parameters.
I have to start by expressing concern over the violence between Israelis and Palestinians that has been escalating for weeks and could be a significant hindrance to the achievement of a two-state solution. Particularly, the recent violent clashes around the holy place is worrisome. Japan expresses its deep concern over the recent negative developments and stresses that the sanctity of the holy place should be respected. Japan calls for restraint and reiterates that a solution cannot be achieved through violence but only through negotiations and mutual trust.
Mister President,
The economic situation in Palestine is another concern. The negative impact of the Russian aggression against Ukraine on global food security has added to the economic difficulties that Palestine has already been suffering from. According to WFP, a significant rise in food price has been recorded throughout the Middle East region including in Palestine. Japan will address the global food security crisis through a joint G7 effort, in close cooperation with relevant international bodies.
Considering the new context in Palestine, Japan decided on 1 April to contribute 3.35 million US dollars to UNRWA for humanitarian aid including food support. Japan’s total support for UNRWA in 2021, 50.5 million US dollars, was our largest contribution over the past five years. Japan will remain committed to supporting the people of Palestine so long as humanitarian and socio-economic challenges remain in Palestine. Japan also calls for further international efforts, including the countries in the region, to implement pledges and make fresh contributions to UNRWA as the Agency continues to face chronic financial difficulties.
In addition to the humanitarian aid, Japan will continue to provide assistance for Palestinian state-building efforts. We will continue to promote our own initiatives towards this end. The Jericho Agro Industrial Park (JAIP) is the flagship project of Japan’s “Corridor for Peace and Prosperity” initiative. The “Conference on cooperation among East Asian countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD)”, is also in the portfolio of Japan’s support for the people of Palestine.
Let me conclude by expressing Japan's determination to spare no effort to achieve a two-state solution.
I thank you.