Japan and the United Nations
Courtesy Call on Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary OZAKI by Permanent Representatives to the UN, incoming members of the UN Security Council
November 9, 2026
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On November 9, commencing at 3:00 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. OZAKI Masanao, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary, received a courtesy call by H.E. Ambassador Gregor Kössler, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Austria to the United Nations, and H.E. Ambassador Neil Parsan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations.
- At the outset of the meeting, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary OZAKI welcomed the two countries’ Permanent Representatives on their visit to Japan and expressed congratulations on their election to the Security Council for two-year term starting Januaray 2027. He stated that Japan, based on its past experience as a Security Council member, will contribute to UN reform including Security Council reform, while collaborating with both countries, in order for the UN to effectively address the challenges facing the international community, as the Security Council plays a vital role in resolving conflicts.
- Both Permanent Representatives expressed their determination and challenges as incoming Security Council members and spoke highly of Japan’s contributions during its 12 previous terms on the Security Council. Both sides concurred to continue discussions to further strengthen cooperation regarding international peace and security.
- In addition, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary OZAKI expressed serious concern over North Korea’s nuclear and missile development, emphasized the importance of steady efforts by all UN Member States, including full implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, and asked for their understanding and cooperation regarding the immediate resolution of the abduction issue.