「国連PKO：要員安全の向上」に関する安保理VTC公開討論における石兼大使ステートメント
令和3年5月24日
Mr. President,
I thank the Chinese Presidency for convening this important open debate.
At the outset, I would like to pay tribute to all the peacekeepers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in conducting their missions. Ensuring the safety and security of peacekeepers is a high priority for Japan.
I would like to highlight three specific points today: 1) ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance), 2) counter-IED (improvised explosive devices), and 3) medical capacity.
ISR
To improve the safety and security of peacekeepers, it is essential to enhance the situational awareness of UN peace operations by utilizing innovative ISR technologies and integrated analysis and planning. We commend the efforts of the Secretariat to introduce high-end equipment and systems using emerging technologies through partnerships with Member States. We also encourage the Secretariat to continue to institutionalize integrated analysis and planning, including through the implementation of the Comprehensive Planning and Performance Assessment System (CPAS).
Counter-IED
IEDs pose a serious threat to several UN peace operations, especially in Mali, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Adequate training and capacity-building on counter-IED and EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) should be provided to troop and police contributors as well as to host state authorities. In this regard, we highly value the role of the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS).
Medical capacity
Improving the medical capacities of the field missions is also critical. We urge the Secretariat to continue to hold and develop relevant medical training courses, keep an adequate posture for medical and casualty evacuation, and make necessary medical expertise available to peace operations through the telemedicine system, in accordance with the 0-10-1-2 concept. In addition, we encourage troop and police contributors to ensure that their peacekeepers have undergone relevant training courses and are equipped with necessary medical kits.
Recent contribution of Japan in these areas
To support the efforts of the troop and police contributing countries and the Secretariat in these areas, Japan recently made a contribution of 2.8 million USD to the training and capacity-building programmes of the UN C4ISR Academy as well as the UN telemedicine project under the Triangular Partnership Programme.
Japan also decided to contribute more than 4 million USD to UNMAS for enhancing the counter-IED and EOD capabilities of the Somali Police Force in order to provide a safer environment for AU and UN peace operations as well as for the people of Somalia.
Japan stands ready to continue its efforts to enhance the safety and security of peacekeepers.
I thank you.
I thank the Chinese Presidency for convening this important open debate.
At the outset, I would like to pay tribute to all the peacekeepers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in conducting their missions. Ensuring the safety and security of peacekeepers is a high priority for Japan.
I would like to highlight three specific points today: 1) ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance), 2) counter-IED (improvised explosive devices), and 3) medical capacity.
ISR
To improve the safety and security of peacekeepers, it is essential to enhance the situational awareness of UN peace operations by utilizing innovative ISR technologies and integrated analysis and planning. We commend the efforts of the Secretariat to introduce high-end equipment and systems using emerging technologies through partnerships with Member States. We also encourage the Secretariat to continue to institutionalize integrated analysis and planning, including through the implementation of the Comprehensive Planning and Performance Assessment System (CPAS).
Counter-IED
IEDs pose a serious threat to several UN peace operations, especially in Mali, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Adequate training and capacity-building on counter-IED and EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) should be provided to troop and police contributors as well as to host state authorities. In this regard, we highly value the role of the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS).
Medical capacity
Improving the medical capacities of the field missions is also critical. We urge the Secretariat to continue to hold and develop relevant medical training courses, keep an adequate posture for medical and casualty evacuation, and make necessary medical expertise available to peace operations through the telemedicine system, in accordance with the 0-10-1-2 concept. In addition, we encourage troop and police contributors to ensure that their peacekeepers have undergone relevant training courses and are equipped with necessary medical kits.
Recent contribution of Japan in these areas
To support the efforts of the troop and police contributing countries and the Secretariat in these areas, Japan recently made a contribution of 2.8 million USD to the training and capacity-building programmes of the UN C4ISR Academy as well as the UN telemedicine project under the Triangular Partnership Programme.
Japan also decided to contribute more than 4 million USD to UNMAS for enhancing the counter-IED and EOD capabilities of the Somali Police Force in order to provide a safer environment for AU and UN peace operations as well as for the people of Somalia.
Japan stands ready to continue its efforts to enhance the safety and security of peacekeepers.
I thank you.