On 27 May 2024, the Royal Danish Embassy in Japan and the United Nations University will co-host the public seminar "The UN Security Council: Key Challenges and Strategic Opportunities for Non-permanent Members". This event will be held from 16:00–17:30 in the 2F Reception Hall at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo.
The seminar will bring together representatives of Algeria, Denmark, Japan and Slovenia to share experiences of, and best practices for, enabling successful cooperation in the UN Security Council. A constructive dialogue on the decision-making process as well as an exchange on priorities will help illuminate how to achieve lasting solutions to global challenges.
The United Nations Security Council is the premier global body for maintaining international peace and security. Denmark is running for a seat as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for 2025-2026. If elected to the Council, Denmark will work constructively with fellow Member States to ensure that the Security Council delivers on the aspirations of the UN Charter and fulfils its vital mandate. The world needs a Security Council that is willing and able to address the multiple crises and conflicts that threaten our collective security. Respect for international law is indispensable to the cause of peace. It is the foundation for a world in which might does not make right.
The opening speech will be delivered by Dr. Sawako Shirahase, Senior Vice-Rector of UNU.
Panel discussants will include:
- H.E. Mr. Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, Danish Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
- H.E. Mr. Farid Boulahbel, Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Japan
- H.E. Mr. Jurij Rifelj, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Japan
- Mr. Shigemi Ando, Director of the United Nations Policy Division, Foreign Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Please note that this event will be in English. Advance registration (by 26 May) is required. Please click on the REGISTER button above to access the online registration page.
