UN General Assembly
2006

the adoption by the General Assembly of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (resolution 33 06-53615 60/288) and calls for the early conclusion of negotiations on a comprehensive convention on international terrorism. Health is another area in which Japan has worked extensively in cooperation with the international community, including efforts against avian and pandemic influenza and HIV/AIDS. Japan recognizes the importance of the activities of the World Health Organization and will further strengthen its cooperation with that organization, particularly in Africa. As is often emphasized, peace, development and human rights are linked and complement one another. Japan’s own experience in the 60 years since the Second World War is eloquent testimony to this fact. We have high expectations for the newly created Human Rights Council and look to it to open a new page in the promotion of respect for human rights. As a member, Japan will play a constructive role in the Council. Japan also supports the early adoption of the draft conventions on enforced disappearance and on the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.