ウクライナ人道状況に関する安保理会合における山﨑大使ステートメント
令和6年1月10日
（As delivered）
Thank you, Mr. President.
I also thank Ms. DiCarlo and Ms. Wosornu for their briefings and insights.
Japan is gravely concerned over the intensified strikes and hostilities by Russia against Ukraine since the end of December. Many civilians have lost their lives or been injured. These attacks by Russia are leaving hundreds of thousands of people without electricity and water during the severe winter. According to the WHO, at least 10 healthcare facilities have been damaged since the end of December.
Mr. President,
Winter is worsening the already dire humanitarian situation in Ukraine. It is truly deplorable that Russia is weaponizing winter again. Russia's deliberate attacks on hospitals, schools, power plants, and other critical infrastructure threaten the lives and future of the Ukrainian people. Japan condemns Russia’s attacks against civilian infrastructure and cities across Ukraine in the strongest terms. We are also deeply concerned with the safety of nuclear facilities in Ukraine under the current threat.
There must be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities. Justice must be done, and those who are responsible for the undeniable atrocities must be held accountable. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine who are enduring this heinous war of aggression. Japan has been and will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.
Ms. Kamikawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, visited Ukraine last weekend, and highlighted the importance of ensuring “human dignity” of the people of Ukraine. During her visit, Japan announced new contributions, handing over five mobile gas turbine generators and providing assistance in transporting seven autotransformers. These contributions are expected to benefit an additional 5 million people. All innocent civilians, including women and children must be protected. We will continue to provide our assistance.
International humanitarian law provides protection for civilians. We should never forget that there is an unalterable reason why all parties to the conflict must uphold international law. We will keep our call loud and clear until we see that the rules of war are respected.
Mr. President,
As the war persists, it is heart-wrenching to hear stories of many people including women and children inside and outside of Ukraine waiting to reunite with their families. Without this tragic and unprovoked war, it should have been a festive season that families could enjoy together.
At the same time, Japan is deeply distressed that many children in Ukraine have been unlawfully transferred from their homes, and family separation has been prolonged. We strongly condemn this heinous act by Russia. We urge Russia to immediately repatriate those children back to Ukraine.
Mr. President,
We once again reiterate one simple and clear fact – Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and cannot be justified for any reason. And it goes without saying that no support should be given to a State that is violating the Charter. It is unacceptable if support is rendered in violation of existing Security Council resolutions.
In this regard, we condemn, in the strongest possible terms, North Korea’s export and Russia’s procurement of ballistic missiles from North Korea, as well as Russia’s use of North Korean ballistic missiles against Ukraine.
In addition, we are deeply concerned about the potential for any proliferation of nuclear- or ballistic missile-related technology to North Korea.
Any arms transfer including that of conventional weapons and of related material and technology between North Korea and Russia flagrantly violates multiple Security Council resolutions that Russia itself supported, and could actually destabilize the region. We call on both North Korea and Russia to abide by their obligations under all relevant Security Council resolutions, and immediately cease all activities that violate them. It is a totally outrageous situation that the international community is demanding the observance of Security Council resolutions by a permanent member of the Security Council.
Mr. President,
No matter how much Russia tries to justify its actions, it is so obvious that civilians would not be suffering if it had not been for the war of aggression in the first place. Therefore, once again, we strongly urge Russia to withdraw immediately and unconditionally from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine.
I thank you.
I also thank Ms. DiCarlo and Ms. Wosornu for their briefings and insights.
Japan is gravely concerned over the intensified strikes and hostilities by Russia against Ukraine since the end of December. Many civilians have lost their lives or been injured. These attacks by Russia are leaving hundreds of thousands of people without electricity and water during the severe winter. According to the WHO, at least 10 healthcare facilities have been damaged since the end of December.
Mr. President,
Winter is worsening the already dire humanitarian situation in Ukraine. It is truly deplorable that Russia is weaponizing winter again. Russia's deliberate attacks on hospitals, schools, power plants, and other critical infrastructure threaten the lives and future of the Ukrainian people. Japan condemns Russia’s attacks against civilian infrastructure and cities across Ukraine in the strongest terms. We are also deeply concerned with the safety of nuclear facilities in Ukraine under the current threat.
There must be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities. Justice must be done, and those who are responsible for the undeniable atrocities must be held accountable. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine who are enduring this heinous war of aggression. Japan has been and will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.
Ms. Kamikawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, visited Ukraine last weekend, and highlighted the importance of ensuring “human dignity” of the people of Ukraine. During her visit, Japan announced new contributions, handing over five mobile gas turbine generators and providing assistance in transporting seven autotransformers. These contributions are expected to benefit an additional 5 million people. All innocent civilians, including women and children must be protected. We will continue to provide our assistance.
International humanitarian law provides protection for civilians. We should never forget that there is an unalterable reason why all parties to the conflict must uphold international law. We will keep our call loud and clear until we see that the rules of war are respected.
Mr. President,
As the war persists, it is heart-wrenching to hear stories of many people including women and children inside and outside of Ukraine waiting to reunite with their families. Without this tragic and unprovoked war, it should have been a festive season that families could enjoy together.
At the same time, Japan is deeply distressed that many children in Ukraine have been unlawfully transferred from their homes, and family separation has been prolonged. We strongly condemn this heinous act by Russia. We urge Russia to immediately repatriate those children back to Ukraine.
Mr. President,
We once again reiterate one simple and clear fact – Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and cannot be justified for any reason. And it goes without saying that no support should be given to a State that is violating the Charter. It is unacceptable if support is rendered in violation of existing Security Council resolutions.
In this regard, we condemn, in the strongest possible terms, North Korea’s export and Russia’s procurement of ballistic missiles from North Korea, as well as Russia’s use of North Korean ballistic missiles against Ukraine.
In addition, we are deeply concerned about the potential for any proliferation of nuclear- or ballistic missile-related technology to North Korea.
Any arms transfer including that of conventional weapons and of related material and technology between North Korea and Russia flagrantly violates multiple Security Council resolutions that Russia itself supported, and could actually destabilize the region. We call on both North Korea and Russia to abide by their obligations under all relevant Security Council resolutions, and immediately cease all activities that violate them. It is a totally outrageous situation that the international community is demanding the observance of Security Council resolutions by a permanent member of the Security Council.
Mr. President,
No matter how much Russia tries to justify its actions, it is so obvious that civilians would not be suffering if it had not been for the war of aggression in the first place. Therefore, once again, we strongly urge Russia to withdraw immediately and unconditionally from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine.
I thank you.