Statement by Ambassador KAIFU Atsushi at the IAEA Board of Governors Meeting starting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 Item 6: Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine
2025/11/20
Thank you, Chair,
Japan fully aligns itself with the Joint Statement delivered by Canada.
First, Japan extends its appreciation and respect to DG Grossi and all IAEA staff for their dedicated efforts in resolving the recent tenth - and longest - total loss of off-site power at the Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) as well as in recovering the latest disconnection. Japan stresses utmost importance of exercising maximum restraint to prevent any recurrence of such power disruption.
Japan is seriously concerned about attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including electrical substations, as well as continued reports of military and drone activities in the vicinity of other nuclear power plants in Ukraine. As we approach the winter season, ensuring a stable electricity supply for the civilian population becomes ever more vital. Furthermore, Japan reiterates the importance of full adherence to the Seven Pillars and Five Principles in this context.
Chair,
It is deeply concerning that the Russian Federation has not heeded the resolutions adopted by this Board and the General Conference. The ZNPP should be immediately returned to the full control of the competent Ukrainian authorities. Japan stands in steadfast solidarity with Ukraine and reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
In conclusion, Japan strongly supports the IAEA’s essential mission in Ukraine and remains committed to working closely with like-minded countries to ensure that nuclear safety and security are never compromised—under any circumstances.
Thank you, Chair.
Japan fully aligns itself with the Joint Statement delivered by Canada.
First, Japan extends its appreciation and respect to DG Grossi and all IAEA staff for their dedicated efforts in resolving the recent tenth - and longest - total loss of off-site power at the Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) as well as in recovering the latest disconnection. Japan stresses utmost importance of exercising maximum restraint to prevent any recurrence of such power disruption.
Japan is seriously concerned about attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including electrical substations, as well as continued reports of military and drone activities in the vicinity of other nuclear power plants in Ukraine. As we approach the winter season, ensuring a stable electricity supply for the civilian population becomes ever more vital. Furthermore, Japan reiterates the importance of full adherence to the Seven Pillars and Five Principles in this context.
Chair,
It is deeply concerning that the Russian Federation has not heeded the resolutions adopted by this Board and the General Conference. The ZNPP should be immediately returned to the full control of the competent Ukrainian authorities. Japan stands in steadfast solidarity with Ukraine and reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
In conclusion, Japan strongly supports the IAEA’s essential mission in Ukraine and remains committed to working closely with like-minded countries to ensure that nuclear safety and security are never compromised—under any circumstances.
Thank you, Chair.