第80会期国連総会議長の優先事項ブリーフィング会合における御巫大使ステートメント

Thank you, Madam President.
 
Let me begin by thanking you for sharing your vision for the resumed part of the 80th session.
 
In the face of today’s complex global challenges, multilateralism, with the UN at its core, stands at a critical juncture. I would like to highlight several aspects of the work of the GA from Japan’s perspective.
 
First, on the GA’s role in the UN80 Initiative. Looking ahead to its Workstream 2 mandate review, while recognizing that implementation of existing mandate is critical, we must commit to addressing institutional inefficiencies through its rationalization. Japan supports the use of expiry clauses to be reflected in the WS2 outcomes, as it effectively eliminates redundancies and allows the Assembly to focus on its most crucial tasks.
 
In addition, building upon the GA revitalization resolution A/79/327, ongoing efforts on reviewing working methods of its Main Committees must move forward to improve their efficiency, which is a common interest of all Member States.
 
Second, as we select the next Secretary-General, Japan strongly hopes that the Security Council and the GA take appropriate steps, in line with the provisions of resolution 79/327 and the PGA and President of Security Council joint letter. Japan reiterates the importance of further enhancing transparency, inclusivity, and predictability in this process, as outlined in the letter submitted by former Japanese Ambassador Bessho (A/71/774-S/2017/93).
 
Third, Japan has been leading international efforts for a world without nuclear weapons, as exemplified by our annual GA resolution last month. We must seize the critical opportunity presented by the upcoming NPT Review Conference to advance our nuclear disarmament efforts.
 
Fourth, among other issues discussed at the GA this year, water would be one of the most important themes this year. For the upcoming UN Water Conference in December, based on our experience as a disaster-prone nation, Japan will actively contribute to disaster risk reduction related to water, particularly through the lens of human security.
 
Lastly, Security Council reform is urgently needed as agreed in the Pact for the Future. In developing a consolidated model, it is essential that the model properly include the expansion of both permanent and non-permanent categories of membership, which is supported by a majority of Member States. It must also be as succinct as possible, to serve as the starting point for future text-based negotiations.
 
Madam President,
 
This resumed part of the 80th session should become a turning point in the history of multilateralism, and you can count on Japan’s constructive engagement in our joint efforts.
 
I thank you, Madam President.