ウクライナ情勢に関する安保理会合における志野大使ステートメント

Mr. President,

We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim RAISI, the Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir ABDOLLAHIAN, and others.

On behalf of the Government of Japan, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Iran and the bereaved families, and to offer our sincere prayers for the deceased.

Mr. President,

I thank High Representative Nakamitsu and other briefer for their briefings.
 
Russia has repeatedly requested Security Council meetings on this topic, and has made its own unique arguments, squandering the Council's precious time and resources. It is a tragic irony that a permanent member of the Security Council condemns those defending themselves from its own aggression, which is a clear violation of the United Nations Charter.

Russia has been criticizing continuous, legitimate support for Ukraine by the international community. On the other hand, it has procured weapons from North Korea in violation of the Security Council resolutions for which Russia voted.

It has also raised concerns in the international community about what North Korea is getting in return. Moreover, it is truly regrettable that on March 28, Russia chose to cast a veto to block the renewal of the Panel of Experts for the UNSC 1718 Sanctions Committee. If the Panel had existed, as 13 Council Members affirmatively hoped, its report would have certainly included the further investigation on sanctions evasion and even on violation by North Korea and Russia.

We once again condemn in the strongest terms these acts of Russia that serve its own interests above its solemn responsibility of the permanent member of the Security Council, the guardian of the world peace, rather than the destroyer thereof.

Mr. President,

Japan reiterates its insistence that peace in Ukraine must be based on the UN Charter. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine undermines the most fundamental principles of international law. The security of Europe and the Indo-Pacific and beyond is inseparable.

Unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force must not happen anywhere in the world. What is at stake is peace and security of the international community as a whole.

We continue to spare no effort to bring about a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Our resolve to stand with Ukraine and the UN Charter will never waver.

I thank you, Mr. President.