第33回UPR（普遍的・定期的レビュー）対エチオピア審査　中込正志公使ステートメント（2019年5月14日）

We warmly welcome the delegation of Ethiopia.

Japan appreciates Ethiopia’s various reforms undertaken by Prime Minister Abiy and commends progress on empowerment of women, protection of refugees, and enhancement of civil and political rights.

We welcome Ethiopia’s decision to accept the country visit by the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, Ms. Alice Cruz.

Japan would like to make the following recommendations:

1. further strengthen efforts to promote the rights of women; and

2. ensure the upcoming elections are conducted in a free, fair, and democratic manner.

I wish the delegation of Ethiopia every success in this review.

I thank you,Madam Vice-President.