コロンビア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
令和6年7月11日
(As delivered)
Thank you, Mr. President.
I thank SRSG Ruiz Massieu for his briefing. I also thank Mr. Diego Tovar for his statement.
I also warmly welcome the President of Colombia, Mr. Gustavo Petro, whose presence here is a clear testimony to the country’s political will towards “Total Peace”. We are encouraged by the efforts by his government to accelerate the implementation of the Final Peace Agreement, including developing a rapid response plan, reviewing the Framework Plan for the Implementation (FPI), and the recent progress in comprehensive rural reform.
Having said that, not only the government and state entities but all stakeholders throughout Colombia should be in the driver’s seat to implement action plans, strategies, and frameworks for peace. People on the ground may well have the best knowledge about specific challenges in certain contexts. Thus, we call on all Colombian stakeholders to voice their concerns and opinions, gather their collective wisdom, engage in dialogue, and find the best way to advance peace.
Bearing this in mind, I would like to mention four points today.
First: While acknowledging some positive developments in reflecting needs and ensuring participation of peasants, women, youth and ethnic peoples, we call for further progress in this regard through the full implementation of the Final Peace Agreement.
All Colombians must be protected and secured to fully participate. In other words, their human security, one of the pillars of “Total Peace”, should be ensured without any fear of violence, including in rural areas.
Second: In this vein, we look forward to the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP) delivering its first sentence and completing the comprehensive transitional justice process. This will provide healing to the victims of violence and uphold their rights while rebuilding conflict affected communities. We encourage the SJP to further promote dialogue and cooperation among related actors.
Third: Japan welcomes the ongoing peace negotiations with different armed groups, including those between the government and Segunda Marquetalia in Venezuela as well as with the EMC. We also hope that the current ceasefire, which is the longest ever agreement between the government and the ELN, will be further extended via dialogue. Japan commends the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) for supporting Colombia’s efforts to promote dialogue and prevent escalation by supporting smooth communication.
Fourth: This morning, President Petro participated in a meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) with civil society invited. He presented his priorities and shared the successes and challenges of Colombia’s efforts toward peacebuilding and sustaining peace. As many PBC members reiterated, it is necessary to address the root causes and societal vulnerabilities in a comprehensive manner. As the informal coordinator between the Council and the PBC, Japan encourages the Council to request a PBC advisory well in advance of the UNVMC mandate renewal in October.
In conclusion, I reaffirm Japan’s unwavering support for Colombia and its people’s endeavour for peace.
I thank you.
I thank SRSG Ruiz Massieu for his briefing. I also thank Mr. Diego Tovar for his statement.
I also warmly welcome the President of Colombia, Mr. Gustavo Petro, whose presence here is a clear testimony to the country’s political will towards “Total Peace”. We are encouraged by the efforts by his government to accelerate the implementation of the Final Peace Agreement, including developing a rapid response plan, reviewing the Framework Plan for the Implementation (FPI), and the recent progress in comprehensive rural reform.
Having said that, not only the government and state entities but all stakeholders throughout Colombia should be in the driver’s seat to implement action plans, strategies, and frameworks for peace. People on the ground may well have the best knowledge about specific challenges in certain contexts. Thus, we call on all Colombian stakeholders to voice their concerns and opinions, gather their collective wisdom, engage in dialogue, and find the best way to advance peace.
Bearing this in mind, I would like to mention four points today.
First: While acknowledging some positive developments in reflecting needs and ensuring participation of peasants, women, youth and ethnic peoples, we call for further progress in this regard through the full implementation of the Final Peace Agreement.
All Colombians must be protected and secured to fully participate. In other words, their human security, one of the pillars of “Total Peace”, should be ensured without any fear of violence, including in rural areas.
Second: In this vein, we look forward to the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP) delivering its first sentence and completing the comprehensive transitional justice process. This will provide healing to the victims of violence and uphold their rights while rebuilding conflict affected communities. We encourage the SJP to further promote dialogue and cooperation among related actors.
Third: Japan welcomes the ongoing peace negotiations with different armed groups, including those between the government and Segunda Marquetalia in Venezuela as well as with the EMC. We also hope that the current ceasefire, which is the longest ever agreement between the government and the ELN, will be further extended via dialogue. Japan commends the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC) for supporting Colombia’s efforts to promote dialogue and prevent escalation by supporting smooth communication.
Fourth: This morning, President Petro participated in a meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) with civil society invited. He presented his priorities and shared the successes and challenges of Colombia’s efforts toward peacebuilding and sustaining peace. As many PBC members reiterated, it is necessary to address the root causes and societal vulnerabilities in a comprehensive manner. As the informal coordinator between the Council and the PBC, Japan encourages the Council to request a PBC advisory well in advance of the UNVMC mandate renewal in October.
In conclusion, I reaffirm Japan’s unwavering support for Colombia and its people’s endeavour for peace.
I thank you.