シリ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

I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Ms. Wosornu and Ms. Jarbawi for their valuable inputs.  
 
Syria continues to be in a severe multifaceted crisis. Its people have endured over 12 years of war, perpetual displacement, terrorism, devastating earthquakes, and a deteriorating economic and humanitarian situation.  
 
Despite the acceleration of regional diplomatic efforts, including Syria's return to the Arab League and the efforts of the Arab Contact Group, we see little sense of urgency from the Syrian Government to genuinely pursue the political process. We therefore strongly urge all parties, particularly the Syrian authorities, to engage more seriously in good faith with Special Envoy Pedersen’s step-for-step approach and implement Security Council resolution 2254. We hope to see the Constitutional Committee, regardless of where the venue is, reconvened at the earliest.
 
Given continued insecurity and instability, conditions are not yet in place for the dignified, safe and voluntary return of refugees. Host countries such as Jordan and Lebanon are reaching their capacity. King Abdullah of Jordan clearly stated during High-level week that [quote] “the fact is refugees are far from returning. On the contrary, more Syrians are likely to leave their country as the crisis persists.” [end quote]
 
With no prospect of a political solution, the humanitarian situation remains dire. Japan is encouraged by the UN’s efforts for the recent resumption of cross-border aid operations via Bab al-Hawa crossing, as we have heard as good news from OCHA.
 
We are also pleased that so far this year over 4,000 trucks with aid have crossed into north-west Syria using the Bab al-Hawa, Bab al-Salam and Al-Ra’ee border crossings. However, it is crucial that all UN aid deliveries, particularly at border crossings, are transparent, consistently verified, and sufficiently monitored to ensure their humanitarian nature. 

Japan strongly encourages a collective effort to respond to OCHA’s appeal and contribute to the Humanitarian Response Plan, which will help enable UN aid operations in the north-west, including cross-line deliveries, early recovery and livelihood projects. We are seriously concerned that the international community’s attentiveness may wane as the crisis drags on.
 
Lastly, justice is one of the vital components of a comprehensive and inclusive political solution. The fate and whereabouts of all missing people must be clarified to achieve national reconciliation and sustainable peace. In accordance with the General Assembly’s decision to establish an independent institution on missing persons in Syria, Japan looks forward to receiving more updates from the Secretary-General and OHCHR including proposed terms of reference soon.  
 
I thank you, Mr. President.