第80会国連総会議題89「IAEA報告」における山﨑大使ステートメント
令和7年10月29日
(As delivered)
Mr. President,
Looking at the global situation, divisions are deepening and the security environment is becoming increasingly difficult. Against this background, the IAEA's role in nuclear nonproliferation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy has grown larger and become more important than ever. Nevertheless, the divisions among Member States are affecting the work of the IAEA as well.
At the recent General Conference of the IAEA, Member States could not reach consensus on certain resolutions regarding the core mandates of the IAEA such as safeguard measures, technical cooperation, and nuclear science, technology and applications as well as the urgent non-proliferation issue of North Korea. Japan is seriously alarmed by this situation. What we need now is to overcome the divisions and promote cooperation. Japan will continue to support the Agency and dialogue with Member States in the IAEA arena.
Mr. President,
Today, the world is facing pressing nuclear non-proliferation challenges. Let me highlight three in particular.
First, North Korea. This year, the largest number of co-sponsors supported the IAEA’s resolution on this issue. This shows the robust determination of Member States. Japan strongly urges the DPRK to take concrete steps towards achieving complete, verifiable and irreversible dismantlement of its nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs. Japan also urges North Korea to fully comply with the NPT and to cooperate promptly with the Agency in the full and effective implementation of the Agency’s comprehensive safeguards.
In this context, it is the obligation of all Member States to fully implement relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Japan once again expresses its grave concern over the increasing military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK which is blatantly violating UNSC resolutions and also undermining the international non-proliferation regime.
Second, Iran. The IAEA’s continued engagement is essential in verifying the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program. Japan calls on Iran to urgently resume its full cooperation with the IAEA. Japan will spare no diplomatic effort to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue through dialogue.
Third, Ukraine. The safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine, including the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, remains our deep concern. Japan continues to support the IAEA’s efforts to ensure the safety and security of the facilities and emphasizes the importance of adhering to the IAEA Director General’s “seven indispensable pillars” and “five concrete principles”.
Mr. President,
In promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy, Japan has been contributing to the IAEA’s initiatives such as “Rays of Hope” for cancer care and “Atoms for Food” for food security. At the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development held in August this year, we reaffirmed the Agency’s important role in this field, together with partners from Africa. Japan will continue to contribute to the promotion of nuclear science and technology all over the world.
Lastly, regarding the discharge of ALPS treated water, its safety has been continuously confirmed through the Agency’s ongoing reviews as well as robust monitoring with the enhanced participation of analytical laboratories and international experts, including those from neighboring countries. Japan appreciates and respects the IAEA's commitment to this issue, and will continue to provide science-based and transparent information and full explanations to the international community, and cooperate fully with the Agency’s reviews and monitoring.
I thank you.
Looking at the global situation, divisions are deepening and the security environment is becoming increasingly difficult. Against this background, the IAEA's role in nuclear nonproliferation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy has grown larger and become more important than ever. Nevertheless, the divisions among Member States are affecting the work of the IAEA as well.
At the recent General Conference of the IAEA, Member States could not reach consensus on certain resolutions regarding the core mandates of the IAEA such as safeguard measures, technical cooperation, and nuclear science, technology and applications as well as the urgent non-proliferation issue of North Korea. Japan is seriously alarmed by this situation. What we need now is to overcome the divisions and promote cooperation. Japan will continue to support the Agency and dialogue with Member States in the IAEA arena.
Mr. President,
Today, the world is facing pressing nuclear non-proliferation challenges. Let me highlight three in particular.
First, North Korea. This year, the largest number of co-sponsors supported the IAEA’s resolution on this issue. This shows the robust determination of Member States. Japan strongly urges the DPRK to take concrete steps towards achieving complete, verifiable and irreversible dismantlement of its nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs. Japan also urges North Korea to fully comply with the NPT and to cooperate promptly with the Agency in the full and effective implementation of the Agency’s comprehensive safeguards.
In this context, it is the obligation of all Member States to fully implement relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Japan once again expresses its grave concern over the increasing military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK which is blatantly violating UNSC resolutions and also undermining the international non-proliferation regime.
Second, Iran. The IAEA’s continued engagement is essential in verifying the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program. Japan calls on Iran to urgently resume its full cooperation with the IAEA. Japan will spare no diplomatic effort to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue through dialogue.
Third, Ukraine. The safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine, including the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, remains our deep concern. Japan continues to support the IAEA’s efforts to ensure the safety and security of the facilities and emphasizes the importance of adhering to the IAEA Director General’s “seven indispensable pillars” and “five concrete principles”.
Mr. President,
In promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy, Japan has been contributing to the IAEA’s initiatives such as “Rays of Hope” for cancer care and “Atoms for Food” for food security. At the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development held in August this year, we reaffirmed the Agency’s important role in this field, together with partners from Africa. Japan will continue to contribute to the promotion of nuclear science and technology all over the world.
Lastly, regarding the discharge of ALPS treated water, its safety has been continuously confirmed through the Agency’s ongoing reviews as well as robust monitoring with the enhanced participation of analytical laboratories and international experts, including those from neighboring countries. Japan appreciates and respects the IAEA's commitment to this issue, and will continue to provide science-based and transparent information and full explanations to the international community, and cooperate fully with the Agency’s reviews and monitoring.
I thank you.