イエメン情勢に関する安保理ブリーフィングにおける山﨑大使ステートメント

 

 
I thank Special Envoy Mr. Grundberg and the briefer Ms. Wosornu for their informative briefings.
 
The Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden have led to serious and escalating consequences.
 
Among dozens of incidents, particularly alarming are the sinking of a ship carrying tons of fertilizer, and the deadly attack on another ship which tragically killed three sailors and injured several others.     
 
Japan strongly condemns the Houthis’ outrageous and unjustifiable conduct, which is impeding global commerce and undermining navigational rights and freedoms as well as regional peace and security.
 
The Houthis must stop attacking commercial vessels, and immediately release the Japanese-operated Galaxy Leader and its 25 crew members.
 
The Houthis must also refrain from further threats to maritime security, the environment, and innocent civilians.
 
Yemen has been gravely affected by years of conflict.  
 
It desperately needs peace and stability.
 
The Security Council should remain united in this time of crisis and continue supporting Special Envoy Grundberg’s efforts to facilitate the fragile peace talks and work towards bringing lasting peace to Yemen.
 
As Ms. Wosornu’s sobering briefing makes clear, we must strengthen our efforts to improve the dire humanitarian and economic situation in Yemen.
 
Japan, as a major donor, remains steadfastly committed to this end.