ザポリッジャ原発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4月15日
(As delivered)
Thank you, Madam President.
Allow me to begin my statement by expressing our sincere appreciation to Director General Grossi for his briefing on the latest developments on the ground.
Japan remains deeply concerned about the nuclear safety and security situation in Ukraine, in particular at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). We see, in the Director General’s recent statements, that drone attacks on Ukraine’s ZNPP have added to growing alarm about the already highly precarious nuclear safety and security situation there. These actions also represent a clear violation of the “Five concrete principles” as the Director General stated in this Chamber.
All parties must ensure that Europe's largest nuclear power plant does not pose the risk of nuclear disaster. Otherwise, consequences will befall not only Europe, but the entire world.
We reiterate the essential role of the IAEA's mission on the site, ISAMZ (IAEA Support and Assistance Mission to Zaporizhzhya). Unlimited and prompt information as well as unrestricted and timely access should be provided to ISAMZ in order not to impede the IAEA’s assessment.
Japan firmly supports the IAEA’s continued dedication in Ukraine and its efforts to help decrease the risk of a nuclear accident and keep the situation under control. The IAEA’s presence on the ground is essential in acquiring impartial, objective, and firsthand observations.
Madam President,
Needless to say, Russia's aggression against Ukraine in violation of the UN Charter and Russia's illegal and unlawful seizure of the ZNPP are the original sources of these problems and risks.
We urge Russia’s immediate and unconditional withdrawal from the entire internationally recognized territory of Ukraine including the ZNPP. The plant should be immediately returned to the full control of the Ukrainian authorities.
Japan renews its firm commitment to continue to support Director General Grossi and the Agency staff’s efforts in a manner that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty.
I thank you.
Allow me to begin my statement by expressing our sincere appreciation to Director General Grossi for his briefing on the latest developments on the ground.
Japan remains deeply concerned about the nuclear safety and security situation in Ukraine, in particular at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). We see, in the Director General’s recent statements, that drone attacks on Ukraine’s ZNPP have added to growing alarm about the already highly precarious nuclear safety and security situation there. These actions also represent a clear violation of the “Five concrete principles” as the Director General stated in this Chamber.
All parties must ensure that Europe's largest nuclear power plant does not pose the risk of nuclear disaster. Otherwise, consequences will befall not only Europe, but the entire world.
We reiterate the essential role of the IAEA's mission on the site, ISAMZ (IAEA Support and Assistance Mission to Zaporizhzhya). Unlimited and prompt information as well as unrestricted and timely access should be provided to ISAMZ in order not to impede the IAEA’s assessment.
Japan firmly supports the IAEA’s continued dedication in Ukraine and its efforts to help decrease the risk of a nuclear accident and keep the situation under control. The IAEA’s presence on the ground is essential in acquiring impartial, objective, and firsthand observations.
Madam President,
Needless to say, Russia's aggression against Ukraine in violation of the UN Charter and Russia's illegal and unlawful seizure of the ZNPP are the original sources of these problems and risks.
We urge Russia’s immediate and unconditional withdrawal from the entire internationally recognized territory of Ukraine including the ZNPP. The plant should be immediately returned to the full control of the Ukrainian authorities.
Japan renews its firm commitment to continue to support Director General Grossi and the Agency staff’s efforts in a manner that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty.
I thank you.