靖国参拝に対する国際連合の反応

国連事務総長報道官の質疑(2013年12月28日)

Note to Correspondents

New York, 28 December 2013

In response to questions from journalists, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General has the following to say:

The Secretary-General is aware of the visit by the Prime Minister of Japan to the Yasukuni shrine, as well as of a strong reaction to it by China and the Republic of Korea. The Secretary-General has consistently stated that the countries in Northeast Asia are important partners for the United Nations whose contribution is significant in shaping our future.

It is highly regrettable that tensions from the past are still plaguing the region. The Secretary-General has been consistent in urging the countries in the region to come to a common view and understanding of their shared history. He stresses the need to be sensitive to the feelings of others, especially memory of victims, and focus on building mutual trust and stronger partnership. Leaders bear special responsibility in that regard, as the region should strive to be forward-looking and harmonious.

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Notes to correspondents on 28 December 2013

http://www.un.org/sg/offthecuff/index.asp?nid=3222

国連事務総長報道官の質疑(2013年12月30日(28日発言含む))

30-Dec-13
Spokesperson's Noon Briefing

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Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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Question: Thank you, Martin. Wenjia from CCTV. Last week the Japanese minister visited the Yasukuni shrine that made the international community condemn with one voice. China expressed strong protest and condemn; Korea indignation and the United States disappointment, Russia regret. So what is UN’s position on this? And any updated comments from the Secretary-General? Thank you.

Spokesperson: Well, you will have seen that we issued something late last week, and I don’t have anything to add to that, okay.

Question: Anything updated?

Spokesperson: No.

Question: No?

Spokesperson: As I have just said, we issued something last week; it speaks for itself and I don’t have anything to add. [The note issued by the Spokesperson on 28 December said: The Secretary-General is aware of the visit by the Prime Minister of Japan to the Yasukuni shrine, as well as of a strong reaction to it by China and the Republic of Korea. The Secretary-General has consistently stated that the countries in North-East Asia are important partners for the United Nations whose contribution is significant in shaping our future. It is highly regrettable that tensions from the past are still plaguing the region. The Secretary-General has been consistent in urging the countries in the region to come to a common view and understanding of their shared history. He stresses the need to be sensitive to the feelings of others, especially memory of victims, and focus on building mutual trust and stronger partnership. Leaders bear special responsibility in that regard, as the region should strive to be forward-looking and harmonious.]
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http://www.un.org/News/briefings/docs/2013/db131230.doc.htm