Statement by H. E. Ambassador Yasuhisa Kawamura
Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations
Statement after the Vote (MINUSTAH/Haiti)

13 April 2017

 

Thank you, Madam President.

 

Japan welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2350.  We thank the United States for its leadership in the negotiations.

 

Japan voted in favor of this resolution based on the clear progress in Haiti.  The Council has a responsibility to adapt mission configurations to match the situation on the ground, and the time is right for a responsible transfer of tasks to MINUJUSTH and the UN Country Team.  MINUSTAH has significantly contributed to the stabilization of the country over the past 13 years, and we commend the men and women who have served there. 

 

Haiti has demonstrated ownership of the electoral process.  We are also pleased by improvements in the capacity of the Haitian National Police.  But there is still more to do, including on further strengthening its capacity and the rule of law.  With this in mind, we have given MINUJUSTH a clear and focused mandate under a planned two-year timeframe.  We believe this new mission, together with Haitian ownership, will help further consolidate the gains achieved by MINUSTAH.

 

The people of Haiti will continue to be Japan’s first priority. We will continue to support the consolidation of stability and development in the country going forward.

 

Thank you, Madam President.