コロンビアに関する平和構築委員会（PBC）大使級会合における梅津大使ステートメント
令和7年8月28日
(As delivered)
Thank you Mr. Chair and the Colombian government for organizing this important event from Bogotá. I’d also like to thank all the briefers for their valuable insights.
Japan welcomes Colombia’s continued commitment to the implementation of the Peace Agreement. We deeply deplore the killing of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay and we strongly condemn all forms of political violence, as they threaten democratic values and the foundations of peace.
Today, I would like to highlight two key aspects of the PBC’s role in contributing to Colombia’s peace efforts.
First, as the PBC is uniquely positioned at the core of the United Nations’ Peacebuilding Architecture, the PBC should continue to support ensuring the HDP nexus in facilitating a smooth transition from conflict to sustainable peace and development. Last June, the UN Country Team (UNCT) and the Colombian Government signed the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2024-2027 which highlighted the role development plays in addressing the root causes of violence. With the support of the Peacebuilding Fund, the UNCT and the UN Verification Mission in Colombia play a role in supporting the negotiations between armed actors. Building on these examples and Colombia’s continued engagement with the PBC, it would be valuable to convene a meeting on challenges and good practices in Colombia regarding the HDP nexus.
Second, as the PBC has a strong convening power to gather knowledge and wisdom, it is essential to fully harness this power in formulating its advice to the Security Council. The PBC is well-positioned to deliver informed and context-specific recommendations, grounded in its long-standing partnership with Colombia, demonstrated by this field visit. Last October, the PBC’s advice was taken note of in the Council’s resolution renewing the UN Verification Mission’s mandate. In the future, integrating evidence-based insights from the UNCT and local peacebuilders would give the PBC’s advice even greater value and relevance. It is thus essential that the relevant parties, including the PBC Chair, the Informal Coordinator between the two bodies, and the President and the penholder of the Security Council, coordinate early enough to ensure sufficient time to consult with local actors.
In closing, Japan reaffirms our continued commitment and support towards sustaining peace in Colombia.
Japan welcomes Colombia’s continued commitment to the implementation of the Peace Agreement. We deeply deplore the killing of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay and we strongly condemn all forms of political violence, as they threaten democratic values and the foundations of peace.
Today, I would like to highlight two key aspects of the PBC’s role in contributing to Colombia’s peace efforts.
First, as the PBC is uniquely positioned at the core of the United Nations’ Peacebuilding Architecture, the PBC should continue to support ensuring the HDP nexus in facilitating a smooth transition from conflict to sustainable peace and development. Last June, the UN Country Team (UNCT) and the Colombian Government signed the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2024-2027 which highlighted the role development plays in addressing the root causes of violence. With the support of the Peacebuilding Fund, the UNCT and the UN Verification Mission in Colombia play a role in supporting the negotiations between armed actors. Building on these examples and Colombia’s continued engagement with the PBC, it would be valuable to convene a meeting on challenges and good practices in Colombia regarding the HDP nexus.
Second, as the PBC has a strong convening power to gather knowledge and wisdom, it is essential to fully harness this power in formulating its advice to the Security Council. The PBC is well-positioned to deliver informed and context-specific recommendations, grounded in its long-standing partnership with Colombia, demonstrated by this field visit. Last October, the PBC’s advice was taken note of in the Council’s resolution renewing the UN Verification Mission’s mandate. In the future, integrating evidence-based insights from the UNCT and local peacebuilders would give the PBC’s advice even greater value and relevance. It is thus essential that the relevant parties, including the PBC Chair, the Informal Coordinator between the two bodies, and the President and the penholder of the Security Council, coordinate early enough to ensure sufficient time to consult with local actors.
In closing, Japan reaffirms our continued commitment and support towards sustaining peace in Colombia.