第80回国連総会第4委員会議題51「情報」に関する竹鼻参事官ステートメント（ 仏文 ／ 英文）
令和8年11月3日
Thank you chairman,
My delegation wishes to express its deep appreciation and high tribute to the Department of Global Communications (DGC) for its outstanding achievements highlighted in the Secretary-General’s report.
At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and declining trust in multilateralism, the DGC has consistently made a compelling case for multilateral cooperation and United Nations reform. By delivering timely, objective, and multi-platform communications on the UN's core priorities—such as climate action, crisis response, sustainable development, peace and security, human rights, and information integrity—the DGC has successfully bridged the gap between the UN’s global mandates and the public's understanding.
In particular, we commend the DGC and the United Nations Information Centre, UNIC in Tokyo for their exceptional efforts in the following areas:
1. Outstanding Local Outreach by UNIC Tokyo
We highly praise the dedication of UNIC Tokyo, the vital face of the UN in Japan, for its innovative local partnerships. Its successful co-hosting of the 70th-anniversary symposium, along with localized campaigns such as the "Promise of 1.5°C" and "Peace Circles," has been indispensable for engaging civil society and the younger generation, building strong public support for the UN.
2.Sustaining the Legacy of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and SDGs
We highly value the DGC’s swift implementation of the Expo legacy project, supported by the Government of Japan. Several activities under this project—such as the "8 Decades of Impact" exhibit in New York and the public symposium at UNU in Tokyo, along with the DGC’s meticulous care of the Peace Bell in Japanese garden at the Headquarter, whose presence at the UN Pavilion last year served as a powerful reminder of the Organization’s enduring commitment to peace and solidarity, are excellent examples of promoting multilateralism and bringing the UN's work closer to the public.
3.Strengthening Information Integrity and the Responsible Use of AI
Japan views mis- and disinformation and hate speech as global threats. We strongly support the " United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity " and advocate for enhancing societal resilience through media literacy and individual empowerment.
Furthermore, we officially endorse DGC’s responsible application of AI to combat disinformation and safeguard multilingualism. In promoting safe, secure, and trustworthy AI in the spirit of the Hiroshima AI Process, human dignity must remain the foundation, while in the military domain, international law and the maintenance of human involvement are paramount. In this light, we highly commend the DGC’s ethical AI guidelines and innovative tools like "Toro" that directly support the UN80 Initiative by enhancing operational efficiency and making the UN more streamlined and effective.
My delegation remains committed to working closely with the DGC as we strive to prepare the UN system to be truly "fit for the future."
Thank you.
My delegation wishes to express its deep appreciation and high tribute to the Department of Global Communications (DGC) for its outstanding achievements highlighted in the Secretary-General’s report.
At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and declining trust in multilateralism, the DGC has consistently made a compelling case for multilateral cooperation and United Nations reform. By delivering timely, objective, and multi-platform communications on the UN's core priorities—such as climate action, crisis response, sustainable development, peace and security, human rights, and information integrity—the DGC has successfully bridged the gap between the UN’s global mandates and the public's understanding.
In particular, we commend the DGC and the United Nations Information Centre, UNIC in Tokyo for their exceptional efforts in the following areas:
1. Outstanding Local Outreach by UNIC Tokyo
We highly praise the dedication of UNIC Tokyo, the vital face of the UN in Japan, for its innovative local partnerships. Its successful co-hosting of the 70th-anniversary symposium, along with localized campaigns such as the "Promise of 1.5°C" and "Peace Circles," has been indispensable for engaging civil society and the younger generation, building strong public support for the UN.
2.Sustaining the Legacy of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and SDGs
We highly value the DGC’s swift implementation of the Expo legacy project, supported by the Government of Japan. Several activities under this project—such as the "8 Decades of Impact" exhibit in New York and the public symposium at UNU in Tokyo, along with the DGC’s meticulous care of the Peace Bell in Japanese garden at the Headquarter, whose presence at the UN Pavilion last year served as a powerful reminder of the Organization’s enduring commitment to peace and solidarity, are excellent examples of promoting multilateralism and bringing the UN's work closer to the public.
3.Strengthening Information Integrity and the Responsible Use of AI
Japan views mis- and disinformation and hate speech as global threats. We strongly support the " United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity " and advocate for enhancing societal resilience through media literacy and individual empowerment.
Furthermore, we officially endorse DGC’s responsible application of AI to combat disinformation and safeguard multilingualism. In promoting safe, secure, and trustworthy AI in the spirit of the Hiroshima AI Process, human dignity must remain the foundation, while in the military domain, international law and the maintenance of human involvement are paramount. In this light, we highly commend the DGC’s ethical AI guidelines and innovative tools like "Toro" that directly support the UN80 Initiative by enhancing operational efficiency and making the UN more streamlined and effective.
My delegation remains committed to working closely with the DGC as we strive to prepare the UN system to be truly "fit for the future."
Thank you.