第48回人権理事会 議題4 一般討論における岡庭健大使によるステートメント（2021年9月24日）
令和3年10月13日
General Debate on Item 4 — Statement of Japan
Ambassador OKANIWA Ken
Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
24 September 2021
Ambassador OKANIWA Ken
Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
24 September 2021
Thank you.
Japan is concerned about the continuing serious human rights and humanitarian situations in various parts of the world.
With regard to the situation in Afghanistan, Japan urges all parties to: ensure the safe movement of those who wish to leave the country; protect the lives and property of all Afghans; restore the social order; and protect and enhance basic human rights, especially the rights of women. We further urge all parties to build a country where an inclusive political process that includes diverse ethnic and sectarian groups is ensured. We are closely watching the actual actions of the Taliban.
With regard to the Asia-Pacific region, in the shadow of remarkable economic development, challenges remain for democratization and the protection of basic human rights. As for the situation in Myanmar, since the coup, Japan has consistently and strongly urged the national military to immediately stop the violence, release the detainees, and restore the democratic government as soon as possible. We have also directly conveyed our concerns regarding the decision to invalidate the results of the election last year.
We are further seriously concerned about the recent situation in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, as are the other member states.
As for the issue of abductions by the DPRK, as the families of the victims are now advanced in age, there is no time to lose in resolving this issue. Japan counts on the understanding and cooperation of the international community for the resolution of this issue.
I thank you.
Japan is concerned about the continuing serious human rights and humanitarian situations in various parts of the world.
With regard to the situation in Afghanistan, Japan urges all parties to: ensure the safe movement of those who wish to leave the country; protect the lives and property of all Afghans; restore the social order; and protect and enhance basic human rights, especially the rights of women. We further urge all parties to build a country where an inclusive political process that includes diverse ethnic and sectarian groups is ensured. We are closely watching the actual actions of the Taliban.
With regard to the Asia-Pacific region, in the shadow of remarkable economic development, challenges remain for democratization and the protection of basic human rights. As for the situation in Myanmar, since the coup, Japan has consistently and strongly urged the national military to immediately stop the violence, release the detainees, and restore the democratic government as soon as possible. We have also directly conveyed our concerns regarding the decision to invalidate the results of the election last year.
We are further seriously concerned about the recent situation in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, as are the other member states.
As for the issue of abductions by the DPRK, as the families of the victims are now advanced in age, there is no time to lose in resolving this issue. Japan counts on the understanding and cooperation of the international community for the resolution of this issue.
I thank you.