Prime Minister Kishida "Start negotiations on Security Council reform" General Debate Speech at UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Kishida delivered a general debate speech at the United Nations General Assembly, arguing that the credibility of the United Nations was in jeopardy due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a permanent member of the Security Council, and stressed the need to start negotiations for the reform of the Security Council. I sued.

On the morning of the 21st Japan time, Prime Minister Kishida delivered a general debate address at the United Nations General Assembly held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

At the beginning, he pointed out that the foundation of the international order, which has been formed mainly by the United Nations for 77 years since its establishment, has been greatly shaken by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and criticized Russia, saying, "It is an act that tramples on the principles and principles of the United Nations Charter." .

He then called out, "Now is the time to return to the ideals and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and gather our strength and wisdom. What we must achieve is the reform of the United Nations and the enhancement of its own functions." .

Then, after arguing that the credibility of the United Nations is at risk due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council, "The dysfunction of the Security Council has often been pointed out. It's time to start," he said, stressing the need to start negotiations for the reform of the Security Council.

In addition to emphasizing the importance of the rule of law, Japan will work to strengthen it as a non-permanent member of the Security Council from January next year. He expressed his intention to work with the United Nations to advance the "realization of human security."

In addition, at the review meeting of the NPT = Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which was held earlier, the "final document" was not adopted due to Russia's opposition, saying, "I felt deep regret, but I have not given up. With a sense of historical mission as a country that suffered atomic bombings in war, we will reaffirm our determination to realize a world free of nuclear weapons and move forward with realistic efforts."

On the other hand, 20 years have passed since North Korea acknowledged the abduction issue. He reiterated his intention to meet with the chairman.

Finally, he concluded by saying, "Precisely because we are now at the crossroads of history, Japan continues to have strong expectations for the United Nations. Although the times have changed, the ideals and principles of the United Nations remain unchanged. I am determined to continue on my path," he said.