パレスチナを含む中東情勢に関する安保理公開ビデオ会合における石兼大使ステートメント
令和3年5月16日
Mr. President,
At the outset, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland for the briefing.
Japan expresses its deep concern about the deteriorating situation surrounding Israel and Palestine. In particular, we have seen on a daily basis launching of rockets by the Palestinian militants in an indiscriminate manner and the military operations by the Israel Defense Forces ensued, which have caused a large number of civilian casualties on both sides. Japan strongly condemns such acts of violence and extends its condolences to the victims and their families.
To end the vicious cycle of violence as early as possible, and to prevent harrowing casualties of innocent civilians, Japan strongly urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint.
Japan is convinced that the issues of the Middle East Peace Process can never be solved through violence but only through negotiations, based on relevant UN Security Council resolutions and internationally agreed parameters, as well as through the efforts to build mutual trust between the parties to the conflict. Japan calls on all parties concerned to make the utmost efforts to that end. Japan supports the ongoing mediation efforts aimed at ending further escalation, and is determined to continue its diplomatic efforts together with the international community.
I thank you.
At the outset, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland for the briefing.
Japan expresses its deep concern about the deteriorating situation surrounding Israel and Palestine. In particular, we have seen on a daily basis launching of rockets by the Palestinian militants in an indiscriminate manner and the military operations by the Israel Defense Forces ensued, which have caused a large number of civilian casualties on both sides. Japan strongly condemns such acts of violence and extends its condolences to the victims and their families.
To end the vicious cycle of violence as early as possible, and to prevent harrowing casualties of innocent civilians, Japan strongly urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint.
Japan is convinced that the issues of the Middle East Peace Process can never be solved through violence but only through negotiations, based on relevant UN Security Council resolutions and internationally agreed parameters, as well as through the efforts to build mutual trust between the parties to the conflict. Japan calls on all parties concerned to make the utmost efforts to that end. Japan supports the ongoing mediation efforts aimed at ending further escalation, and is determined to continue its diplomatic efforts together with the international community.
I thank you.