Arab News Japan
Japan’s Foreign Minister, KAMIKAWA Yoko said on Friday it’s regrettable that the United States vetoed the ceasefire resolution proposal extended to the UNSC and emphasized the need to reform the security council to reflect the new realities in today’s world.
“Japan supported the UAE-proposed Security Council resolution, which was voted on Dec. 8, local time. As a result, it is regrettable that the resolution was not adopted,” Kamikawa said in a press conference replying to a question from Arab News Japan.
The foreign minister said that the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East were indicative of issues facing the Security Council and highlighted the importance of reform that reflected each country’s interests. She admitted this was complicated but said that Japan will continue to persevere in cooperation with other countries.
“Since taking office in September this year, I have consistently emphasized the importance of Security Council reform on various occasions. The world has changed dramatically since the United Nations was established, and a Security Council which reflects the current world is necessary,” Kamikawa stressed.