第74回国連総会本会議における64(b)紛争の要因と持続的な平和及び開発の促進決議に関する大菅大使投票理由説明（EOV）
令和2年9月3日
Mr. President,
Japan has long advocated the importance of institution building and human development as a means of realising human security, peace and stability in Africa. Strengthening stable and reliable institutions and good governance have always been the key priorities of TICAD.
COVID-19 has brought into sharp relief the vulnerability of institutions both at the national and local levels in Africa. The daunting tasks ahead faced by African countries in dealing with the spread of the virus have made it all the more relevant the need to address the root causes of conflicts and terrorism, with Africa in the driver’s seat.
Japan will continue to support firmly African-led conflict prevention efforts under the banner of a New Approach for Peace and Stability in Africa, or NAPSA, announced by Prime Minister Abe at TICAD7 held in Yokohama in August last year.
Japan appreciates the efforts made by Eritrea, Egypt and Gambia as facilitator and coordinators as well as the Office of the Special Advisor on Africa to address our concerns on the draft resolution. However, it is with great regret that Japan could not support this resolution due to non-consensus-based language in the operative paragraph 8: “in the spirit of win-win cooperation and to create a shared future, based upon our common humanity.”
We reiterate the importance of genuine multilateral and multi-sectoral partnerships for Africa to turn the current human security crisis caused by COVID-19 into opportunities to build back better a more resilient and inclusive society.
I thank you.
Japan has long advocated the importance of institution building and human development as a means of realising human security, peace and stability in Africa. Strengthening stable and reliable institutions and good governance have always been the key priorities of TICAD.
COVID-19 has brought into sharp relief the vulnerability of institutions both at the national and local levels in Africa. The daunting tasks ahead faced by African countries in dealing with the spread of the virus have made it all the more relevant the need to address the root causes of conflicts and terrorism, with Africa in the driver’s seat.
Japan will continue to support firmly African-led conflict prevention efforts under the banner of a New Approach for Peace and Stability in Africa, or NAPSA, announced by Prime Minister Abe at TICAD7 held in Yokohama in August last year.
Japan appreciates the efforts made by Eritrea, Egypt and Gambia as facilitator and coordinators as well as the Office of the Special Advisor on Africa to address our concerns on the draft resolution. However, it is with great regret that Japan could not support this resolution due to non-consensus-based language in the operative paragraph 8: “in the spirit of win-win cooperation and to create a shared future, based upon our common humanity.”
We reiterate the importance of genuine multilateral and multi-sectoral partnerships for Africa to turn the current human security crisis caused by COVID-19 into opportunities to build back better a more resilient and inclusive society.
I thank you.