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Statement by State Minister for Foreign Affairs MIYAJI Takuma at the Security Council High Level Open Debate
July 23, 2025
On the morning of July 23 (afternoon of July 22 local time), Mr. MIYAJI Takuma, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who was visiting New York, United States, attended the UN Security Council High Level Open Debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes,” organized by Pakistan which holds the presidency of the Security Council in July. Representing the Government of Japan, he delivered a statement as summarized below.
- State Minister MIYAJI stressed that, as the United Nations marks the 80th anniversary at a time when we face complex global challenges, it is urgent to reform this organization and that a human security approach, which links the peace, development, and humanitarian resources of the UN, is more important than ever in realizing these noble missions. He stated that Japan will continue to further promote such an approach and in this regard, welcomed the Secretary-General’s leadership on the UN80 initiative.
- He underscored that we must not tolerate any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force as it would undermine the very premise of multilateralism under the UN Charter and that Japan will continue to work closely with the international community to maintain and strengthen the free and open international order based on the rule of law.
- He also noted that Japan has been actively engaged in the UN’s peacebuilding efforts as a member of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), from prevention to resolution and peace consolidation. Stressing the importance of strengthening collaboration between the Security Council and the PBC, he reiterated that Japan continues to constructively engage in this year’s Peacebuilding Architecture Review in order to make the UN peacebuilding system more effective and efficient,.
- Furthermore, he underlined that in order for the UN to address today’s pressing peace and security challenges, the Security Council must be reformed as a matter of priority and without delay and that it is essential to make the Council more representative, legitimate, and effective, including through the expansion of both permanent and non-permanent categories.
- Finally, he concluded by stating that Japan has consistently demonstrated its commitment to multilateralism as a responsible member of the UN. He reaffirmed that to maintain international peace and security, extend a hand to those in need, and tackle global challenges, Japan will continue to show its leadership in enhancing the UN’s ability.
