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Japan PM voices support for ICC, rule of law in 1st U.N. speech

On Tuesday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, affirming Japan's "consistent support" for the International Criminal Court despite U.S. sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane.
As Japan marks 70 years of United Nations membership, Takaichi called for Security Council expansion and removal of 'enemy states' clauses from the Charter, noting the "'stable era after the Cold War' is already a thing of the past."
Takaichi described North Korea's nuclear program as a "grave threat" to peace and security while advocating climate action, stating "climate change measures and economic growth can be achieved together." She promoted the Partnership on Wide Energy and Resources Resilience Asia to ensure energy resilience.
Pledging to maintain international order, Takaichi said Japan "cannot accept" unilateral attempts to change the status quo, citing Russia's aggression against Ukraine as "the most prominent example." She reaffirmed Japan as a "peace-loving nation" upholding defense-oriented policies.
During the visit, Takaichi met with President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. She also held meetings with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on September 23.

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