イエメン情勢に関する安保理ブリーフィングにおける志野大使ステートメント
令和6年4月15日
(As delivered)
Thank you, Madam President.
We appreciate Special Envoy Grundberg and Director Wosornu for their informative briefings.
Our appreciation also goes to Ms. Shakir for her briefing on especially the impacts of climate change in Yemen.
Today, I wish to address three points.
First, on the ongoing threats to maritime security by the Houthis, Japan welcomes the Security Council press statement issued last month, in which the fifteen Council members spoke out in one voice that the Houthis’ attacks on vessels are unacceptable.
Unfortunately, however, the Houthis are continuing their dangerous military activities and disrupting the free and safe navigation of international shipping and global economy.
Moreover, the Houthis are still detaining 25 innocent multinational crew members together with the Japanese-operated vessel Galaxy Leader.
Nearly 150 days have passed since they were illegally “seized” by the Houthis.
Once again, Japan strongly demands that the Houthis comply with this Council’s repeated warnings including in resolution 2722, immediately cease their reckless conduct, and release the Galaxy Leader and its crew.
The Council members should remain united to tackle this challenge to our vitally important shipping lanes, a global problem affecting all of us.
Madam President,
Second, on the security situation in Yemen, Japan would like to reiterate its unwavering support to the work of the Special Envoy toward bringing lasting peace to Yemen.
However, Japan regrets to see the increased military campaign by the Houthis against the Government of Yemen forces, which recently led to exchanges of fire that resulted in many deaths and injuries.
We are also concerned about the Houthis’ hostile economic measures against the Government of Yemen that are undermining a conducive environment for peace talks.
We sincerely hope that the parties will engage constructively under the auspices of the United Nations.
In this context, it is essential to secure the full, equal, safe and meaningful participation of women in the peace process.
Third, on the humanitarian front, Director Wosornu reminded us that more must be done to save the people of Yemen from the multifaceted crisis including malnutrition and the spread of epidemics.
The already dire humanitarian situation is being amplified by climate change.
Japan calls for the international community to increase assistance to alleviate the plight of Yemenis, particularly women and children.
In this regard, we should continue to urge the Houthis to lift the restrictions on women’s freedom of movement, which negatively impact women’s daily lives and curtail the ability of female aid workers.
To conclude, Japan calls on all parties to work toward peace and stability in Yemen and beyond.
I thank you.
We appreciate Special Envoy Grundberg and Director Wosornu for their informative briefings.
Our appreciation also goes to Ms. Shakir for her briefing on especially the impacts of climate change in Yemen.
Today, I wish to address three points.
First, on the ongoing threats to maritime security by the Houthis, Japan welcomes the Security Council press statement issued last month, in which the fifteen Council members spoke out in one voice that the Houthis’ attacks on vessels are unacceptable.
Unfortunately, however, the Houthis are continuing their dangerous military activities and disrupting the free and safe navigation of international shipping and global economy.
Moreover, the Houthis are still detaining 25 innocent multinational crew members together with the Japanese-operated vessel Galaxy Leader.
Nearly 150 days have passed since they were illegally “seized” by the Houthis.
Once again, Japan strongly demands that the Houthis comply with this Council’s repeated warnings including in resolution 2722, immediately cease their reckless conduct, and release the Galaxy Leader and its crew.
The Council members should remain united to tackle this challenge to our vitally important shipping lanes, a global problem affecting all of us.
Madam President,
Second, on the security situation in Yemen, Japan would like to reiterate its unwavering support to the work of the Special Envoy toward bringing lasting peace to Yemen.
However, Japan regrets to see the increased military campaign by the Houthis against the Government of Yemen forces, which recently led to exchanges of fire that resulted in many deaths and injuries.
We are also concerned about the Houthis’ hostile economic measures against the Government of Yemen that are undermining a conducive environment for peace talks.
We sincerely hope that the parties will engage constructively under the auspices of the United Nations.
In this context, it is essential to secure the full, equal, safe and meaningful participation of women in the peace process.
Third, on the humanitarian front, Director Wosornu reminded us that more must be done to save the people of Yemen from the multifaceted crisis including malnutrition and the spread of epidemics.
The already dire humanitarian situation is being amplified by climate change.
Japan calls for the international community to increase assistance to alleviate the plight of Yemenis, particularly women and children.
In this regard, we should continue to urge the Houthis to lift the restrictions on women’s freedom of movement, which negatively impact women’s daily lives and curtail the ability of female aid workers.
To conclude, Japan calls on all parties to work toward peace and stability in Yemen and beyond.
I thank you.