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Claude Heller

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first: 2007-09-24
most recent: 2010-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
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“Mexico will therefore remain deeply committed to multilateralism, of which this universal forum is the first and foremost expression.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“As a founding Member of our Organization, we have been loyal to its purposes, consistent with the principles of foreign policy enshrined in our Constitution. Our adherence to international law and the contributions of Mexican foreign policy to various fields are well known. We have also learned to appreciate the importance of international cooperation inasmuch as there is no challenge on the United Nations agenda that can be tackled in isolation. The survival of humankind, given the dangers of nuclear war, combating the effects of climate change, overcoming social regression, and the relentless fight against new threats to international security and to our own societies require our greatest individual efforts as well as coordination among States.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“10-55276 30 This year, Mexico celebrates its bicentennial as an independent nation and the centenary of its revolution, the first of the great social revolutions of the twentieth century. From our own experience, we are well aware of the difficulties and obstacles facing the construction of any nation-State in a complex and changing world. Throughout its history, our country’s interaction with the world at large has been fraught. Our country has experienced external interventions, occupations and even losses of its territory during periods of political instability. We have been able nonetheless to forge a national identity and unique profile in contemporary international relations. Today, Mexico is a constructive and open country, peaceful and fully committed to forging agreements for a better world.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Mexico’s participation in the Security Council has been guided by its conviction of the importance of the contribution that elected members can make to the maintenance of international peace and security, in the understanding that this is a shared responsibility in accordance with obligations under the United Nations Charter and not the monopoly of a few. In this sense, we have been able to encourage mediation and the peaceful settlement of disputes; promote disarmament and non-proliferation; preserve respect for international humanitarian law; ensure the protection of the civilian population in armed conflicts, with special emphasis on children; strengthen the rule of law; and foster activities to promote stability and reconstruction in States emerging from conflict.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“As an elected member of the Security Council for the biennium 2009-2010, Mexico has been able to appreciate the constructive role that non-permanent members can play through their contributions to the work of the Council and its subsidiary bodies. Nevertheless, we are also aware of their limitations. The short duration of their mandates impedes the consolidation of achievements and affects the continuity of the work of the Council itself. We are therefore convinced that the principle of immediate re-election or of longer-term seats for non-permanent members are the best options for pragmatic and viable Security Council reform in the short term.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“With respect to peacekeeping, difficulties on the ground and the need to adapt operation mandates require the Security Council and the Organization as a whole to elaborate pragmatic actions and strategies that will produce results in the short term. Security Council reform may be the most urgent. Mexico has participated in the process of intergovernmental negotiations, convinced of the need for comprehensive reform to improve the Council’s representativeness, transparency, democracy and accountability. This process is relevant to all States, and Security Council reform can be neither determined nor addressed in alternative forums that have an eminently financial purview. This much-needed and urgent reform will not be achieved by imposing the aspirations of a few on the collective will.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“As a result, the comprehensive reform of the Organization can be put off no longer; if it is, alternative forums or more selective groups will fill the vacuum created by our Organization’s lack of effectiveness. Our Organization requires comprehensive reform, ranging from the adaptation and representativeness of the Security Council to greater coherence in activities for sustainable development. In 2011, the General Assembly will consider the status of the Human Rights Council, while the Council itself will review its own working methods. We must ensure that the outcome of both processes results in the increased effectiveness of its work.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Its Charter enshrines the commitments that States have made in all these aspects. Thus, United Nations actions are fully legitimate, in accordance with international law. However, we cannot ignore the difficulties that the Organization faces without running the risk of its becoming increasingly less capable of addressing the enormous challenges facing the international community. Its decisions, including those that are legally binding, are difficult to implement and its resources fall short of meeting the many needs that arise in the maintenance of peace and in addressing natural and humanitarian disasters. The Organization’s budget and scale of assessments do not reflect the realities of our countries.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“As host of the sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and of the sixth Conference of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, to be held later this year in Cancún, Mexico is making every possible effort in a transparent, inclusive and responsible manner to achieve concrete and operational results. In Cancún, we will be able to adopt a broad and balanced set of decisions for immediate implementation. One single action or agreement is not enough to address such a complex phenomenon. The international regime on this matter should evolve constantly in response to technological and socio- economic developments and on the basis of common but differentiated responsibility. The main advantage of our Organization among the multilateral institutions is its universal character.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The competent authorities, in coordination with the 29 10-55276 Governments of which the individuals concerned were nationals, are investigating this case and establishing the necessary coordination mechanisms to prevent similar events in the future and to attend more effectively to the protection of migrants, regardless of their origin and legal status. Nature also poses new challenges. We cannot afford to remain idle in the face of the adverse effects of climate change. The economic and human costs of not addressing this problem are enormous and negatively affect the welfare and well-being of present and future generations.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Legislative initiatives and actions singling out minorities in various countries unacceptably codify racism and xenophobia, establishing new barriers between communities and nations. This is unacceptable. Mexico, a country of origin, transit and destination for migrants, has experienced within its borders the consequences of the exploitation and violence perpetrated by organized criminal gangs that not only smuggle people from different countries, but have not hesitated to cruelly threaten their lives, as was the very regrettable case in our country in August.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Its multidimensional nature obliges us to consider its causes and effects from an international perspective. The migratory phenomenon should be addressed through a holistic approach that recognizes the contribution of migrants to the countries of origin and of destination alike, among other factors. In November, Mexico will host the fourth meeting of the Global Forum on Migration and Development, the outcome of which will be duly reported to this Assembly. The Government of Mexico is committed to the promotion of human rights of all migrants, irrespective of their migratory status. We call on all Member States to ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. Unfortunately, the tendency to criminalize international migration has prevailed.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“We cannot ignore the fact that the permissive social behaviour in some countries stimulates illicit activities in others. The Government of Mexico has assumed full responsibility for meeting the challenges posed by drug trafficking and activities related to organized crime, restoring State authority in areas where impunity had prevailed. This fight requires an increased investment of resources and has unfortunately also led to the loss of lives. The cost is high, but would be even higher for our society if the authority of the State remained impassive in the face of violence, corruption and the accompanying impunity. Compliance with international commitments in the area of drug trafficking is indispensable in order to meet this challenge. Migration is a reality of our contemporary world that cannot be ignored by our Organization.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“It is also indispensable that we progress towards the successful conclusion of the Doha Round of trade negotiations, fully respecting its linkage with the development agenda. In addition to the traditional challenges, our Organization faces new challenges that test its ability to react and adapt. Terrorism, on the one hand, and the globalization of transnational organized crime on the other, including drug trafficking, pose new threats to peace and security that destabilize entire countries and regions, modifying the traditional notion of international security. The fight against these phenomena is not the exclusive responsibility of one particular country or region; these are global phenomena that must be addressed and resolved by the international community based on the fundamental principle of shared responsibility.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“In this sense, we share the objectives set by the President of the General Assembly. In this context, the prospects for achieving the Millennium Development Goals have been severely hampered by the crisis. Thus, the commitments in official development assistance made at the Monterrey International Conference on Financing for Development and endorsed at the 2008 Doha Follow- up Conference have been jeopardized. These commitments must be honoured. The Millennium Development Goals can be attained in all countries if we take appropriate individual and collective action, as indicated in resolution 65/1, adopted at the High-level Plenary Meeting held here at Headquarters last week.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“With regard to development, the consequences of the recent international economic and financial crisis, caused largely by the failure of the regulatory mechanisms and the excessive indebtedness of the world’s major economies, are still being suffered worldwide. The failures that led to this crisis must be addressed, and the United Nations must be able to play a significant role in that undertaking. The crisis demonstrated the need to promote international cooperation schemes that would allow us to act effectively and efficiently to meet the challenges arising from it. In particular, it is worth highlighting the positive work of the Group of 20 in this regard. However, we also believe that the United Nations should play a more relevant role in the discussions on necessary international economic governance reform.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The adoption of sanctions is not incompatible with the recourse to diplomacy, which is still ongoing. However, international security does not depend exclusively on the elimination of weapons of mass destruction. It is also threatened by the existence of small arms and light weapons and their illicit trafficking, which fuel conflicts, claim the lives of thousands of people and destabilize our societies. It is 10-55276 28 time to tackle that challenge head on, implementing the Programme of Action on illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons and progressing towards the adoption of an arms trade treaty.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The signing of the new strategic arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia, the nuclear summit held in Washington and the outcome of the Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) are achievements that must be commended. We cannot ignore that the credibility and viability of the disarmament agenda depend on the universalization of the NPT and the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. The creation of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East would constitute a parallel and decisive step in that regard. With regard to the cases of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Iran, it will be necessary to move forward through dialogue and negotiation in order to resolve the controversies arising from their nuclear programmes.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“We particularly welcome the efforts of the Administration of President Barack Obama to achieve that goal. Mexico expresses its strong support for the ongoing negotiations. Nonetheless, the hope of a definitive agreement is marred by the threats and provocations of extremist forces that seek to derail direct negotiations. The leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority have an appointment with history. Let us hope that they are up to the challenge. To that end they can count on the unstinting support of States genuinely committed to the peace process. The existence of weapons of mass destruction remains a threat to humanity and increases global insecurity. In 2010, significant progress has been made in the areas of disarmament and non-proliferation, and the international community has renewed its commitment to nuclear safety.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The reconstruction of Haiti after the terrible earthquake last January, which even affected United Nations personnel, is taking place under dramatic conditions. The list of challenges is endless, and indeed there is the risk of a backsliding and escalation of violence in several critical regions of the world. In the Middle East, despite 60 years of conflict and scepticism due to past failures, there is renewed hope for peace, thanks to the resumption of direct talks between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The creation of a politically and economically viable Palestinian State, living in peace side by side with Israel, within secure and internationally recognized borders, is an essential condition for the establishment of lasting peace in the Middle East.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“That is the case in Afghanistan and Iraq, where after years of conflicts and interventions there is still hope that those countries will be able to fully assume their own destiny without outside interference. In Somalia and the Sudan the prospects for peaceful settlements and reconciliation still seem to be distant, requiring the will of the parties and careful monitoring by the international community to prevent the escalation, the extension, of the crises and to ensure the protection of the civilian population. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo impunity prevails, and despite the presence of United Nations forces, outrageous and unacceptable crimes are committed against civilians, particularly women and children.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The obstacles to achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the economic crisis in all its manifestations, the disasters associated with climate change, the continuing threats to peace and security — in either their traditional or new forms — and the difficulties in effectively addressing nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation define the agenda of multilateral institutions and of the policies of our Governments. Nevertheless, the primary responsibility of this Organization is the maintenance of international peace and security. Years of war and conflict on every continent, with enormous loss of lives and significant economic and social costs, have tested the ability of the United Nations to prevent, contain and reverse armed conflicts.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Let me begin by conveying the warm congratulations of the delegation of Mexico to Mr. Joseph Deiss on his election as President of the General Assembly at this new session. I also wish to express our appreciation to 27 10-55276 his predecessor, Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki, for his work, and our appreciation and support to Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his efforts for peace and development. The recent high-level meetings have shown the magnitude of the challenges that confront the international community and thus the United Nations.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“In line with this vision, Mexico has submitted its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the 2009-2010 period. The Government of Mexico has expressed its political will to constructively participate in the work of the Council in the areas of maintaining international peace and security and dealing with questions on the world agenda that are within the purview of the Council. On this basis, Mexico reaffirms its determination to actively contribute to building a more secure, democratic and equitable international society.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“The response to the institutional crisis of recent years does not lie in alternative mechanisms or unilateral or partial approaches, but rather, we must give the Organization the necessary tools to carry out its responsibilities effectively. Mexico believes that expanding the Security Council is an unavoidable necessity in order to make that body more representative. In this regard, my Government favours increasing the number of non-permanent members, with the possibility of being re-elected in order to promote accountability. We believe that any other formula will highlight existing inequalities. Mexico is the tenth largest contributor to this Organization and a country loyal to the cause of the United Nations. We are committed to its reform and ready to shoulder greater responsibilities on the international scene.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“We support efforts aimed at a new peace process between Israel and Palestine, convinced that a final solution can be achieved only through negotiation between the parties with the active support of the international community. We hope that in the very near future the State of Israel and a politically and economically viable Palestinian State can coexist within secure and internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. If multilateralism has returned, it is now up to States to show the political will necessary to promote concrete reform, ranging from adjusting the Security Council to meet the needs of our time to ensuring greater coherence in action to promote sustainable development.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“We are convinced that the ongoing controversy over nuclear matters in the case of the Islamic Republic of Iran must be resolved through diplomacy and strict compliance with commitments undertaken within the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Mexico supports the resolution of conflicts in various regions through dialogue, negotiations and full respect for international law. That is particularly true in dealing with the most critical items on the United Nations agenda. We are following with particular attention recent developments on various aspects of the situation in the Middle East and their impact on international stability.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Mexico also believes that the vital strengthening of the non-proliferation regime requires the fulfilment of obligations undertaken by all States, nuclear and non-nuclear, under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), with a view to its universalization. If no progress is achieved on non-proliferation or disarmament, fear, mistrust and greater insecurity will prevail. In this regard, the NPT review conference to be held in 2010 is a new opportunity for safeguarding and strengthening these objectives. We welcome the agreements recently reached with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“International security requires renewed commitments. Although there has been a numerical reduction in nuclear arsenals since the end of the cold war, it is disturbing to see the growing sophistication of related technology. Unfortunately, that points to a new phase in the arms race. Mexico is convinced that the only guarantee against the use of nuclear weapons is a progressive reduction aimed at their complete elimination and the certainty that they will never be produced again. As one of the initial steps for achieving nuclear disarmament, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty must enter into force as soon as possible.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Seven years from the date set for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, we note with concern that while significant progress has been achieved in some areas of the world, in other areas there are still delays and even steps backward. We recognize that each country is responsible for its own development. However, national efforts must be accompanied by international action based on the global alliance forged at the International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Monterrey, Mexico. That will ensure complementarity between national strategies and the development of the world economy. Mexico hopes that the Economic and Social Council’s new Development Cooperation Forum and the international review conference on the Monterrey Consensus to be held in Doha in 2008 will be steps in that direction.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“That is why the Government of President Felipe Calderón is taking action on a number of fronts to promote public and private investment in order to develop programmes to create more jobs; to increase access to secondary and post-secondary education; to guarantee access to medical services, including in the most isolated and marginalized areas of the country; to ensure social security coverage; and to reduce inequality among our citizens. It is clear that the success of our development policies requires a favourable international economic environment and cooperation among States. The United Nations is playing an essential role in providing technical assistance and monitoring the implementation of commitments undertaken by the international community at the major conferences, summits and forums sponsored by the Organization.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Mexico is a country of origin, transit and destination for migrants. For that reason, in addition to recognizing our own responsibility domestically, we must adopt effective measures to strengthen the international framework for the protection of migrants. The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families is, without a doubt, a valuable reference point. While we recognize the need to cooperate in that area, Mexico is shouldering its own responsibility to create conditions so that our compatriots are able to find more and better opportunities within our country.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Mexico remains open to scrutiny by treaty bodies and to special procedures on human rights, which have played an essential role in identifying the challenges our country still faces. Given the multidimensional nature of international migration, Mexico believes that our Organization is the most fitting forum for dealing with these problems, on the basis of the principle of shared responsibility and of strengthening cooperation among States directly affected by that phenomenon. The issue of migration can in no way be limited solely to its State security aspects. We must have a comprehensive understanding based on respect for the human rights of all migrants, regardless of their legal status, taking into account the economic, social and cultural implications of the phenomenon. We say this from our own experience.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“The creation of the Human Rights Council and the adoption of the institutional reform package, which includes the establishment of a universal periodic review mechanism, have marked a watershed in building a more just and equitable international system for human rights. Double standards in this area can no longer exist. With objectivity and in a spirit of cooperation, we must promote the evaluation of human rights in all Member States without any distinction. That effort strengthens the essential role of the Organization in developing international norms to protect human rights and represents the most solid foundation for achieving the well-being of our peoples. In that regard, we welcome the recent adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“That is an essential condition for civilized coexistence within and beyond our borders. The United Nations has determined, in a number of commitments, that measures adopted by States to combat terrorism and to protect their citizens and provide adequate security for them must respect obligations undertaken in accordance with international law, in particular human rights norms, the rights of refugees and international humanitarian law. Promoting and protecting human rights is one of the highest priorities for the Government of Mexico. We, the international community, have the responsibility to ensure universal and indivisible respect for human rights for all, regardless of the circumstances. Today, the situation in Myanmar demands our attention.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Mexico believes that we must break away from the limitations of the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol, whereby the achievement of developed countries’ goals depends on their geographical location. What we need are positive incentives to supplement, not replace, the national efforts of developing countries. It is urgent that such incentives reward the efforts of beneficiary countries that make such efforts in their own interests. Accordingly, those that do more should receive greater support. In recent years, the international community has had to face a series of challenges in the fight against terrorism. One of those challenges has been to guarantee the maintenance of international peace and security in the face of terrorism’s evil effects without renouncing the universal and absolute values of human rights.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Emerging and developing countries must consider the fact that the costs of inaction of passivity in the face of climate change will be to the detriment of their own development efforts. We in Mexico have understood this. The national development plan 2007- 2012 includes actions related to environmental sustainability, with two specific objectives: reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and promoting measures to adapt to the effects of climate change. The inaction of others must not be a pretext for failing to do our part. We are convinced that shared but differentiated responsibilities must motivate all countries to take action to the best of their abilities and that developed countries, without exception, must contribute substantially to the collective effort in the technological and financial sphere.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Shared responsibility in the face of globalization, promoting human security for development and the responsibility to cooperate in the multilateral arena are among the main concerns of our Organization. A good example of this is climate change. As the Secretary-General himself has indicated, climate change is among the most serious, complex and multifaceted threats confronting the world. Mexico favours the multilateral climate change regime developed within the United Nations as an ideal framework for shaping commitments to be adopted in the near future. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol are the appropriate areas for negotiation.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Mindful of the value of the individual, the Government of Mexico bases its activities on the quest for sustainable human development, which means seeking to promote the comprehensive development of individuals in all aspects social, economic, political, cultural, human and environmental and to do it in such a way as to ensure that future generations have opportunities to achieve well-being. Within the framework of multilateral institutions, States have freely shouldered the obligation to cooperate with others in addressing all problems in areas such as, inter alia, combating drug trafficking and terrorism and preserving the environment, in which internal efforts alone are insufficient and concerted action is required.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“The actions of the Government of Mexico at the internal level are based on those pillars so as to guarantee the rule of law throughout the national territory, given the onslaught of organized crime, and to reaffirm the authority of the State in the full exercise of its responsibilities. The security of the population is not limited to the physical protection of individuals. That is why human security must be understood as a broad and integral concept that can meet the needs of society as a whole. It is a concept that includes elements ranging from strict respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms to adequate preparation of the population to deal with natural disasters or pandemics.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Mexico sees three fundamental approaches for harmonizing relations among States and addressing the great challenges of our time: shared responsibility in the face of globalization, the promotion of human security for development and the responsibility to cooperate in the multilateral arena. Every State is responsible, to its own society and to the international community, for guaranteeing the rule of law and the full enjoyment of human rights, promoting development, protecting the environment and countering new threats to security in order to provide the best possible living conditions for its people.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“We are living in a complex world situation characterized by armed conflicts of various sorts, including inter-ethnic conflicts that are not confined by borders; the commission of terrorist acts; the destabilizing activities of transnational organized crime; the proliferation of the arms race in all its aspects; and environmental degradation, situations of abject poverty, social exclusion and discrimination and pandemics affecting broad sectors of the world population. That is why, more than ever before, we need an Organization capable of meeting the needs of women and men throughout the world. In that context, we must think about the role of the United Nations.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“At a time when the international community is facing many challenges that test our capacity to fulfil the purposes enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, it is essential to strengthen and make effective use of multilateral institutions. In that connection, the Organization must daily reaffirm itself as the indisputable centre for coexistence among States and the guarantor of compliance with international law. Mexico, as a founding Member of this pre-eminent universal forum, takes this opportunity to reaffirm its firm and decisive commitment to multilateralism.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Permit me to express to you, Sir, my delegation’s warm congratulations on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-second session. We are convinced that you will be able to skilfully guide our efforts to attain the common objectives that we have set for the session. I should also like to express Mexico’s gratitude for the excellent work of your predecessor, Sheikha Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa. Likewise, I wish to express my gratitude to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the work accomplished on major items on our agenda during the first months of his mandate. I also wish to congratulate him on the high-level event on climate change, held last week, which undoubtedly helped to raise awareness about an issue that deserves priority attention.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)