On April 22, regarding the damage caused by the heavy rain and flood that occurred in the Sultanate of #Oman from 14 to 17 April, PM Kishida delivered the message of condolences to H.M.Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Sultan of Oman.

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Message of condolences from PM KISHIDA following the damages caused by the heavy rain and flood in #UAE
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On April 24, FM Kamikawa received a courtesy call from the Diplomatic Missions of the Economic Community of West African States ( #ECOWAS ) to Japan.

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At #UNSC mtg on #Syria , #Japan notes those who wish for the 'status quo' to cont. should recognize this is not in the interest of peaceful &stable future in Syria. We encourage MS not only to speak of critical need for aid, but to commit to actual pledges

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At #UNSC mtg on #MEPP , #Japan underscores the urgent need to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into and throughout #Gaza . We call on Israel to reopen land crossings, particularly the Karni crossing, to ensure the steady flow of aid.

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Outer Space🛰️🪐|

Amb YAMAZAKI expressed deep regret at Russia's decision to veto the historic draft #UNSC resolution on weapons of mass destruction in outer space, co-drafted by Japan🇯🇵 & US🇺🇸

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#Japan joined Media Stakeout by #UNSC signatories of Statement of Shared Commitments on #WPS 🇪🇨🇫🇷🇬🇾🇯🇵🇲🇹🇰🇷🇸🇱🇸🇮🇨🇭🇬🇧🇺🇸 to emphasise the importance of WPS agenda in implementing commitments under the Peace, Security &Cooperation Framework for #DRC &the Region

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At #UNGA Mtg on “Use of the veto”, Amb SHINO stressed the value of measures to limit the use of the veto. The veto is another example of the existing imbalance within #UNSC , &we need to reform the Council ASAP to better reflect today’s reality

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At #UNSC mtg on Preventing #CRSV thru demilitarization & gender-responsive arms control, #Japan :
▶reiterates call for non-State Parties to join #ATT
▶notes its support of #SALIENT
▶invites MS to support &fully implement GA res on Illicit Trade in #SALW

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Today, #Japan joined Media Stakeout by #UNSC signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments on #WPS 🇪🇨🇫🇷🇬🇾🇯🇵🇲🇹🇰🇷🇸🇱🇸🇮🇨🇭🇬🇧🇺🇸 to reaffirm our commitment to ensure the WPS agenda is fully & meaningfully integrated into all aspects of our work

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At #UNSC mtg, #Japan encourages continuation of Haitian-led & Haitian-owned efforts, incl. thru inclusive political dialogue towards holding elections to restore democratic institutions & #RuleOfLaw . We remain committed to supporting #Haiti & its people

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At #UNSC mtg on #UNMIK , Amb SHINO stated that #Japan strongly urges both parties to further engage in the EU-facilitated Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue. Any unilateral actions that could lead to further escalation should be avoided.

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