第74回国連総会第4委員会議題52「PKO」に関する鯰大使（政務部長）ステートメント
令和元年11月4日
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Mr. Chairman,
I would like to begin by expressing our gratitude to Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Under-Secretary-General Khare for their briefings.
Over the past year, we have observed both positive and concerning developments in UN peacekeeping. On the positive side, the Secretary-General’s initiatives on UN reform and Action for Peacekeeping have moved into the implementation phase; we are working on more female participation in the missions based on the Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy; and efforts on the enhancement of peacekeeping performance are ongoing including through performance evaluation, the light coordination mechanism, and triangular partnerships.
On the other hand, we have to do more on each of these issues. The operational environments of field missions remain challenging. It is of deep concern that more than 80 peacekeepers have lost their lives during the first nine months of this year. In New York, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, or C34, could not reach consensus on a substantial report during the last session.
While current challenges to peacekeeping require comprehensive efforts, today I would like to highlight two elements that would bring a significant impact on the ground: medical care and leadership.
The security environment faced by UN peacekeepers is increasingly demanding and volatile. Peacekeepers are targeted for malicious acts, and encounter injury or illness in their duties. In this environment, the importance of receiving effective medical treatment at the earliest possible time becomes critical. Improvements in medical care will lead to higher mission performance by raising the morale of peacekeepers.
Japan welcomes the efforts of the Secretariat to improve medical care, particularly in training and capacity-building. For example, the UN Buddy First Aid course launched last year helps all peacekeeping personnel acquire essential first aid skills.
In addition, we welcome the successful completion of the first pilot training of the UN Field Medical Assistance course in Uganda under the Triangular Partnership Project. Through this pilot training, 29 peacekeepers from UNMISS and MONUSCO acquired necessary skills to provide prehospital medical care, which is critical to increasing the survivability of casualties.
Japan believes that this medical course is a good model of triangular partnership. We encourage troop and police contributing countries to send trainees to the UN Buddy First Aid course and Field Medical Assistance course.
Mr. Chairman,
As a second point, I would like to highlight the role of mission leadership.
UN management reform carried out in January this year has delegated authorities of human resources, finance and procurement to the heads of field missions. In addition, the responsibilities of mission leadership are increasing in such areas as support for political solutions, performance evaluation, integrated planning, and gender equality and empowerment. The importance of leadership training is growing in accordance with these trends.
In this regard, Japan intends to host a Senior Mission Leaders’ Course in the second half of next year. As a strong supporter of peacekeeping training, we are firmly committed to capacity-building for all levels of peacekeeping personnel.
Before closing my remarks, let me briefly touch on the significance of the upcoming C34 session. It was regrettable that the C34 could not agree on a substantial report in the last session. At the same time, Japan welcomes the broad agreement by C34 Member States on the new structure of the report through the Intersessional Consultation.
Given the fact that UN peacekeepers operate in challenging environments, it is imperative for the C34 to produce actionable recommendations in the next session and bring concrete and tangible outcomes on the ground.
As a Bureau member and a Regional Coordinator, Japan will make every effort to help achieve consensus among the Member States on the next report.
I thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I would like to begin by expressing our gratitude to Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Under-Secretary-General Khare for their briefings.
Over the past year, we have observed both positive and concerning developments in UN peacekeeping. On the positive side, the Secretary-General’s initiatives on UN reform and Action for Peacekeeping have moved into the implementation phase; we are working on more female participation in the missions based on the Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy; and efforts on the enhancement of peacekeeping performance are ongoing including through performance evaluation, the light coordination mechanism, and triangular partnerships.
On the other hand, we have to do more on each of these issues. The operational environments of field missions remain challenging. It is of deep concern that more than 80 peacekeepers have lost their lives during the first nine months of this year. In New York, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, or C34, could not reach consensus on a substantial report during the last session.
While current challenges to peacekeeping require comprehensive efforts, today I would like to highlight two elements that would bring a significant impact on the ground: medical care and leadership.
The security environment faced by UN peacekeepers is increasingly demanding and volatile. Peacekeepers are targeted for malicious acts, and encounter injury or illness in their duties. In this environment, the importance of receiving effective medical treatment at the earliest possible time becomes critical. Improvements in medical care will lead to higher mission performance by raising the morale of peacekeepers.
Japan welcomes the efforts of the Secretariat to improve medical care, particularly in training and capacity-building. For example, the UN Buddy First Aid course launched last year helps all peacekeeping personnel acquire essential first aid skills.
In addition, we welcome the successful completion of the first pilot training of the UN Field Medical Assistance course in Uganda under the Triangular Partnership Project. Through this pilot training, 29 peacekeepers from UNMISS and MONUSCO acquired necessary skills to provide prehospital medical care, which is critical to increasing the survivability of casualties.
Japan believes that this medical course is a good model of triangular partnership. We encourage troop and police contributing countries to send trainees to the UN Buddy First Aid course and Field Medical Assistance course.
Mr. Chairman,
As a second point, I would like to highlight the role of mission leadership.
UN management reform carried out in January this year has delegated authorities of human resources, finance and procurement to the heads of field missions. In addition, the responsibilities of mission leadership are increasing in such areas as support for political solutions, performance evaluation, integrated planning, and gender equality and empowerment. The importance of leadership training is growing in accordance with these trends.
In this regard, Japan intends to host a Senior Mission Leaders’ Course in the second half of next year. As a strong supporter of peacekeeping training, we are firmly committed to capacity-building for all levels of peacekeeping personnel.
Before closing my remarks, let me briefly touch on the significance of the upcoming C34 session. It was regrettable that the C34 could not agree on a substantial report in the last session. At the same time, Japan welcomes the broad agreement by C34 Member States on the new structure of the report through the Intersessional Consultation.
Given the fact that UN peacekeepers operate in challenging environments, it is imperative for the C34 to produce actionable recommendations in the next session and bring concrete and tangible outcomes on the ground.
As a Bureau member and a Regional Coordinator, Japan will make every effort to help achieve consensus among the Member States on the next report.
I thank you, Mr. Chairman.