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5月13日
(As delivered)
Thank you, Mr. President.
Let me start by thanking Special Envoy Grundberg for his informative briefing.
I also would like to extend our sincere appreciation to USG Griffiths not only for today’s briefing but also for your excellent leadership and tireless work over the last three years. OCHA’s expected role was never as big as today unfortunately, but fortunately we had you as a leader.
Mr. President,
The situation surrounding Yemen remains highly volatile and complex.
The Houthis continue to launch drones and missiles intermittently toward vessels transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, and even announced that they will expand the scope of their attacks.
The Houthis have also held 25 innocent multinational crew members and the Japanese-operated Galaxy Leader for almost six months.
The disruption of supply chains has raised the cost of shipping, which negatively affects the world economy including that of Yemen.
Japan reiterates its strong condemnation of the Houthis’ reckless conduct, and strongly demands the immediate cessation of threats to maritime security, as well as the release of the Galaxy Leader and its crew, in accordance with Resolution 2722.
Furthermore, the ongoing Houthi attacks on vessels have revealed that they possess an enormous amount of advanced weaponry and military technology despite the arms embargo imposed by the Security Council.
Japan stresses the need to strengthen the existing mechanisms to prevent further illicit transfers of weapons and military assistance to the Houthis.
Mr. President,
As Special Envoy Grundberg just reiterated, the current regional turmoil affects the security situation in Yemen, and undermines a conducive environment for peace talks.
We sincerely hope that the parties engage constructively under the auspices of the United Nations and prevent what would be a tragic return to civil war.
Only a comprehensive Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue that includes women, youth, civil society and marginalized groups will pave the way for a lasting peace in Yemen. Japan continues to support the work of the Special Envoy toward that end.
Mr. President,
Japan is alarmed by USG Griffiths’ statement on the worsening humanitarian situation in Yemen, such as the cholera outbreak and continued malnutrition.
Despite the rising humanitarian need, providing aid in particular in the Houthi-controlled areas has been challenging because of the restrictions put in place by the Houthis.
We should continue to urge the Houthis to lift these restrictions, including Mahram, the restriction with regard to female aid workers, as soon as possible.
Japan calls for the international community to show its solidarity with those in dire need, particularly women and children, and do whatever possible to resolve their long-lasting plight in Yemen.
I thank you.
Let me start by thanking Special Envoy Grundberg for his informative briefing.
I also would like to extend our sincere appreciation to USG Griffiths not only for today’s briefing but also for your excellent leadership and tireless work over the last three years. OCHA’s expected role was never as big as today unfortunately, but fortunately we had you as a leader.
Mr. President,
The situation surrounding Yemen remains highly volatile and complex.
The Houthis continue to launch drones and missiles intermittently toward vessels transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, and even announced that they will expand the scope of their attacks.
The Houthis have also held 25 innocent multinational crew members and the Japanese-operated Galaxy Leader for almost six months.
The disruption of supply chains has raised the cost of shipping, which negatively affects the world economy including that of Yemen.
Japan reiterates its strong condemnation of the Houthis’ reckless conduct, and strongly demands the immediate cessation of threats to maritime security, as well as the release of the Galaxy Leader and its crew, in accordance with Resolution 2722.
Furthermore, the ongoing Houthi attacks on vessels have revealed that they possess an enormous amount of advanced weaponry and military technology despite the arms embargo imposed by the Security Council.
Japan stresses the need to strengthen the existing mechanisms to prevent further illicit transfers of weapons and military assistance to the Houthis.
Mr. President,
As Special Envoy Grundberg just reiterated, the current regional turmoil affects the security situation in Yemen, and undermines a conducive environment for peace talks.
We sincerely hope that the parties engage constructively under the auspices of the United Nations and prevent what would be a tragic return to civil war.
Only a comprehensive Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue that includes women, youth, civil society and marginalized groups will pave the way for a lasting peace in Yemen. Japan continues to support the work of the Special Envoy toward that end.
Mr. President,
Japan is alarmed by USG Griffiths’ statement on the worsening humanitarian situation in Yemen, such as the cholera outbreak and continued malnutrition.
Despite the rising humanitarian need, providing aid in particular in the Houthi-controlled areas has been challenging because of the restrictions put in place by the Houthis.
We should continue to urge the Houthis to lift these restrictions, including Mahram, the restriction with regard to female aid workers, as soon as possible.
Japan calls for the international community to show its solidarity with those in dire need, particularly women and children, and do whatever possible to resolve their long-lasting plight in Yemen.
I thank you.