コロンビアに関する安保理会合における志野大使ステートメント
令和6年1月11日
(As delivered)
Thank you, Madam President.
I thank SRSG Ruiz Massieu and Ms. Yolanda Perea for their briefings. I also welcome Minister Leyva who represents a strong commitment of the Government of Colombia.
Japan fully recognizes that human security, human rights, and inclusivity are essential to foster sustaining peace. All of those mentioned are the fundamental concept of Colombia’s Total Peace Policy. To realize the concept, it is crucial to protect and integrate all individuals, including those in the most vulnerable situations. Establishing an environment where security, justice, and equality are ensured will enable them to exercise their full potential for the life of each individual as well as the country’s development as a whole.
In this context, Japan welcomes the progress in planning and design processes in several areas of the Final Peace Agreement, such as protection and reintegration process, the comprehensive rural reform, promotion of ethnic and gender equality. Now implementation is key. We urge all stakeholders to cooperate for its effective implementation.
Japan commends the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) for supporting the Government of Colombia's efforts, including incorporating preventive measures through a risk management approach. Japan looks forward to further discussions during and after our upcoming visit to Colombia on how the Security Council can best play its role and cooperate.
Madam President,
At the core of human security lies the respect for human dignity. We strongly condemn the persistent violence and kidnappings perpetrated by armed and criminal actors. Dialogues and concrete actions based on the Agreement can be an important step toward tackling these issues.
In this vein, we welcome the fifth cycle of negotiations between the Government and the ELN held in Mexico, as well as other continuous dialogues with different armed and criminal groups. We also positively take note of the announcement by the ELN and the EMC FARC-EP on their decisions to suspend ransom kidnappings. The announcement should be firmly upheld.
Designating Ms. Vera Grabe as the head of the Government delegation for the peace talks with the ELN is encouraging, and we believe that it is a good decision in line with the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. We strongly hope for the extension of the ceasefire between the Government and the ELN beyond the 30th of this month, and for their agreements and to be adhered to.
In conclusion, Japan reaffirms its unwavering support for Colombia’s peace efforts.
I thank you, Madam President.
I thank SRSG Ruiz Massieu and Ms. Yolanda Perea for their briefings. I also welcome Minister Leyva who represents a strong commitment of the Government of Colombia.
Japan fully recognizes that human security, human rights, and inclusivity are essential to foster sustaining peace. All of those mentioned are the fundamental concept of Colombia’s Total Peace Policy. To realize the concept, it is crucial to protect and integrate all individuals, including those in the most vulnerable situations. Establishing an environment where security, justice, and equality are ensured will enable them to exercise their full potential for the life of each individual as well as the country’s development as a whole.
In this context, Japan welcomes the progress in planning and design processes in several areas of the Final Peace Agreement, such as protection and reintegration process, the comprehensive rural reform, promotion of ethnic and gender equality. Now implementation is key. We urge all stakeholders to cooperate for its effective implementation.
Japan commends the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) for supporting the Government of Colombia's efforts, including incorporating preventive measures through a risk management approach. Japan looks forward to further discussions during and after our upcoming visit to Colombia on how the Security Council can best play its role and cooperate.
Madam President,
At the core of human security lies the respect for human dignity. We strongly condemn the persistent violence and kidnappings perpetrated by armed and criminal actors. Dialogues and concrete actions based on the Agreement can be an important step toward tackling these issues.
In this vein, we welcome the fifth cycle of negotiations between the Government and the ELN held in Mexico, as well as other continuous dialogues with different armed and criminal groups. We also positively take note of the announcement by the ELN and the EMC FARC-EP on their decisions to suspend ransom kidnappings. The announcement should be firmly upheld.
Designating Ms. Vera Grabe as the head of the Government delegation for the peace talks with the ELN is encouraging, and we believe that it is a good decision in line with the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. We strongly hope for the extension of the ceasefire between the Government and the ELN beyond the 30th of this month, and for their agreements and to be adhered to.
In conclusion, Japan reaffirms its unwavering support for Colombia’s peace efforts.
I thank you, Madam President.