Akira Koike endorsed the view of the UN as a “living promise that protects humanity,” lauding its record on peace, human rights, and poverty reduction. He called for realizing the postwar constitutional spirit within society and asked for views on Japan’s role in multilateralism—particularly active participation in ASEAN’s AIPA and building a peace framework that also embraces China.
Reporter: Koki Imon
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Full Statement (English Translation)
“I am Akira Koike. Thank you very much.
Marking the UN’s 80th anniversary, Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN is ‘a living promise that protects people across borders, continents, and generations’—and I could not agree more.
These ideals are embedded in Japan’s postwar Constitution, and as legislators we must do our utmost to realize them in society.
With that, I would like to ask Mr. Chatterjee: from the standpoint of multilateralism, what role should Japan play in Asia?
I believe ASEAN’s AIPA is crucial for building peace in the region, and Japan should actively participate. Moreover, it is essential to build a regional peace framework that includes China. I would welcome your views.” Three years later it adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
