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Enrique Peña Nieto

lines on the record: 53
first: 2014-09-24
most recent: 2018-09-24
sittings or episodes: 4
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“The challenges facing the international community compel us to remain faithful to the ideals that inspired the founding of the Organization and to continue building on the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Let us all fulfil responsibly the commitments that our States have assumed individually for the benefit of every nation and, at the same time, of the international community as a whole.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“During the past six years, I have found that dialogue, cooperation and an international system based on rules are our best option to achieve just, shared and lasting solutions to global challenges. Building a world of peace, friendship and international cooperation has never been an easy task. There are those who opt for exclusion and discord. There are also those who choose to be mere observers instead of true agents of change. Those alternatives are contrary to the spirit of harmony and universal fraternity that inspires the members of the Assembly. The Organization is the best indication that it is well worth fighting for a more peaceful, secure, inclusive, egalitarian, developed and sustainable world.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“We are encouraged by the progress in the dialogue between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. At the same time, we reiterate the call for compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions on the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. My country is currently undergoing a period of democratic transition between Governments. Marked by unconditional respect for the political and economic freedoms of Mexico’s citizens, the change in Administrations is taking place in an environment of certainty, order, economic stability and social peace. As I am just a few weeks from completing my term as President of Mexico, this will be my last statement in the largest forum of the international community.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Specifically, Mexico calls on Member States, first, to achieve a consensus for the comprehensive reform of the Security Council that would strengthen multilateralism, not create new permanent members and establish longer terms for non-permanent members; secondly, to ensure that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which constitutes a true international social charter for the twenty-first century, becomes an effective global guide to ensure that no one is left behind; thirdly, to strengthen the human rights regime throughout the world — we are confident that the appointment of Ms. Michelle Bachelet as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will strengthen that important pillar of the Organization; and, fourthly, to comply fully with the relevant Security Council resolutions to safeguard international peace and security.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Experience shows that multilateralism is the best way to defend the sovereignty and dignity of every State, while at the same time contributing to the security and well-being of the community of nations. For that reason, all the Members of the Organization must confirm their trust in and commit themselves to strengthening it.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“In the international arena today, we have seen trends that seemed to have been overcome and that in the past were shown to run contrary to the interests of development, such as advocacy for exclusionary nationalisms, the return of protectionist trade practices and the questioning and erosion of multilateralism. Such policies promote exclusion — the political exclusion of minorities, the social exclusion of vulnerable groups, the economic exclusion of those less fortunate and the cultural exclusion of those who live or think differently. Faced with such worrying trends, I reaffirm before this universal forum the importance of multilateralism and international cooperation for Mexico.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Mexico will pursue its best diplomatic efforts to ensure that democracy, peace and respect for human rights are restored in all corners of the continent. We will always seek peaceful solutions agreed by the citizens of those countries, in full respect for the principle of non-intervention. As it has argued consistently in the past, Mexico today reiterates its call for an end to the commercial and financial blockade of Cuba. Mexico believes that solutions to problems must be found through dialogue and negotiations. I am convinced that the end of the blockade would benefit the entire region.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“We acknowledge that our country continues to face major challenges in terms of human rights, and we have therefore implemented specific public policies to address them. Mexico has maintained its openness to international scrutiny, as we know that it serves as a useful tool to strengthen our national legal frameworks and promote human rights in the country. In its efforts to promote human rights, the international community must continue to promote respect for fundamental democratic principles throughout the world. The usurpation of powers, the systematic violation of political rights, the rupture of the democratic order and the humanitarian crisis prevailing in some areas of the American continent are issues that deeply concern us.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“I say this in no uncertain terms — given its serious nature, trafficking in illicit weapons is a scourge that we must urgently address. One important step to advance that struggle was the negotiation and adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty. The first Conference of States Parties to the Treaty was held in Mexico in 2014. We must now work on its implementation. The outcome of the 2016 special session of the General Assembly on the world drug problem was a watershed in the international drug-control system. Its implementation will allow us to move from mere prohibition to effective regulation that combines prevention, public health and human rights approaches. Mexico has acted responsibly in the promotion of human rights.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“In recent years, we have contributed to operations deployed in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America and the Caribbean. Mexico also has made its mark in its struggle for the total elimination of weapons of mass destruction, particularly nuclear disarmament. Accordingly, we initiated and supported the process concluded in 2017 with the negotiation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which Mexico ratified in January. We urge all Member States that have not yet done so to sign and ratify the Treaty without delay. Weapons of mass destruction are not the only threat to society. The illicit trade in weapons is one of the greatest challenges to national security that Mexico, like many other countries, has had to face.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Based on the new development paradigm, the Permanent Representatives of Mexico and Switzerland have worked over the past two years with States, civil-society organizations, international organizations and academia to establish the following guiding principles of the pact: respect for the human rights of all migrants regardless of their immigration status, shared responsibility and unrestricted respect for the sovereignty of States, among others. The upcoming official adoption of that instrument in Marrakech in December will allow us to rely on a foundational document for the international governance of migration. Mexico has acted responsibly in promoting international peace and security. Following a hiatus of more than two decades, Mexico has resumed its participation in peacekeeping operations.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“For that reason, we have established an institutional architecture, in cooperation with the federal executive power, to promote the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Together with other countries represented in this Hall, we have promoted the annual assessment of the impact of rapid technological change, especially artificial intelligence, on the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. The implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change is a priority for my country. As an international community, we have a moral obligation to put its precepts into practice and meet even more ambitious mitigation, adaptation and financing goals. Mexico has acted responsibly in seeking for solutions to the challenges posed by migration. I welcome the progress that we have made in achieving the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“We have worked to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable groups by reducing poverty levels and building an inclusive Mexico. We have transformed the Mexican educational system so that it can provide the children and young people of the country with quality education that will prepare them for a successful and happy life. We have removed barriers that, for decades, impeded full economic development, thereby fuelling a prosperous Mexico. We have taken an active role in finding solutions to international challenges, which is fitting for one of the 10 most populous countries, one of the 15 largest economies in the world, and a responsible global actor. My country has made a sense of responsibility the watchword of its foreign policy. Mexico has acted responsibly in promoting sustainable development, which benefits everyone.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“At the same time, we have contributed to deliberations and action focused on the great challenges facing the international community in the quest for peace and security, the promotion of sustainable development and respect for human rights. Those are universal values that have inspired and guided Mexico’s efforts to overcome the challenges facing our society. With the commitment and cooperation of the three branches of our Government, various political parties, civil-society organizations and representatives of the various economic sectors, Mexico is moving forward towards improved levels of wealth and development. We have striven to strengthen our institutions and protect our society from the threat of crime and violence in the quest for a Mexico living in peace.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“I congratulate Ambassador María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on her election as President of the General Assembly. I welcome the fact that, for the first time in history, a Latin American woman is presiding over the work of the Assembly. Since the founding of the Organization, Mexico has demonstrated its willingness to help make the ideals that gave rise to its creation into a reality. As Mexicans, we are aware of our responsibilities as a nation that is part of a community of sovereign and independent States. Successive generations have managed to build Mexico into a democratic and pluralistic State, a free and participatory society and a dynamic economy open to the world.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Let us recognize in our pluralism and ongoing dialogue the ideal tools for building in democracy a better future. The response to disillusionment with democracy lies in democracy itself. Our Governments must foster societies that are increasingly inclusive and participatory, where all citizens enjoy the benefits of development. Going forward, we already have a clearly defined road map, based on the Sustainable Development Goals. These are very clear Goals for overcoming poverty and ensuring equal opportunity, gender equity, protection of the environment and justice and peace on which all our countries must concentrate our efforts. Mexico reaffirms its strong commitment to democratic principles as the only path to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“As Governments, we must be able to listen to and to deal with an increasingly well- informed citizenry that has more means at its disposal for expressing opinions and participating in public affairs. Social networks are enabling greater public participation, turning each individual into a potential agent for change. In that context, Governments must make greater efforts to better communicate with the societies they serve. Governments must communicate to publicize achievements, to recognize and explain missteps, but above all to map out the road ahead together with their societies. It is essential that we promote public debate, contrast ideas and assume shared commitments, using the new communication technologies that are increasingly available and accessible to the entire population.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Even so, it is also true that many societies are clearly dissatisfied with their current conditions. That situation creates a divide between citizens and their authorities, which fuels mistrust in institutions and heightens uncertainty about the future. In Latin America, for example, the the clear deterioration in public support for democracy revealed by the Latinobarómetro survey is extremely grave. Faced with that challenge, the world cannot fall into the trap of demagoguery or authoritarianism. The only viable path ahead, the only true response to a demanding citizenry, is democracy itself. The response must be more openness, more transparency and better accountability.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“We recognize that one of the greatest threats is the existence of nuclear weapons. Historically, Mexico has been a proponent of disarmament and has emphatically condemned nuclear tests. We will continue to work towards a world free of that global threat. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the positive work of Mr. Ban Ki-moon at the head of the United Nations Secretariat. Mexico appreciates his dedication and commitment. Thanks to his vision and leadership, agreements of great importance for the future of the planet have been reached in recent years. That is no minor feat, especially given the highly volatile and complex international context in which he has had to perform his duties. In recent decades, the world has made great progress, including major improvements in the quality of the lives of millions of people.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“This cross- cutting vision is fully in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. In that regard, the Goals are key to preventing and avoiding social and political crises and will also be crucial to finding peaceful solutions to the armed conflicts in many countries. The most recent example is the peace agreement reached in Colombia. Mexico applauds that achievement, and we will show our solidarity with the attainment of its goals. Similarly, in the pursuit of reduced tension and greater understanding in our region, Mexico repeats its call for the lifting of the economic, trade and financial blockade imposed upon Cuba. If peace is to last, it must be sustainable. To that end, the new paradigm entails focusing efforts on conflict prevention and using a proactive, strategic and long- term approach.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“That forum seeks to align actions to protect and preserve our natural heritage with the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and those of the 2030 Agenda. By the same token, next year we will host the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, which will assess the first two years of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and will set goals for reducing and mitigating development risks. Thirdly, Mexico has reaffirmed its pacifist vocation and its commitment to achieving sustainable global peace. The international community has confirmed that the stability of countries affected by armed conflict depends not only on their security conditions, but also on their respect for human rights, on the effectiveness of their institutions and the rule of law, and on their ability to foster inclusive development.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“We must henceforward change the way we live, produce and consume. We must harmonize economic development with social inclusion and environmental protection. One example of that balance can be seen in my country’s energy reform, which includes a law of energy transition whereby, by 2018, 25 per cent of its electric energy will be generated using clean sources, reaching 70 per cent by 2040. Similarly, at the regional level, the three North American nations have committed to reducing our oil and gas sectors’ methane emissions by between 40 and 45 per cent by 2025. As part of its global responsibility to the environment, Mexico will host the thirteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, to be held in December.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“In keeping with the commitments of last year’s Global Leaders’ Meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: A Commitment to Action, Mexico now has a more robust institutional framework in its national system for equality between women and men. The fact that that system is headed by Mexico’s President ensures that the policy of equality is upheld at the highest level and is reflected in the national Government’s actions. Additionally, driven by a sense of urgency, Mexico has adopted the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. A few days ago my country’s Ssenate ratified that international treaty, which will be submitted for entry into force at tomorrow’s high-level meeting. Our priority now is to develop national mechanisms to coordinate, verify and report on compliance with the commitments assumed under that agreement.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“As I stated yesterday at the plenary meeting (see A/71/ PV.4B), Mexico will work actively for the creation of agreements on migration and refugees. To that end, we have offered to host an international preparatory meeting for reaching a better definition of the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration. In the face of these challenges, we should leave behind our indifference and promote the shared responsibility and joint action of the international community with regard to migrants and refugees. Another cross-cutting theme of the 2030 Agenda is gender perspective and the empowerment of women.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“As part of that commitment to transparency and accountability, Mexico was one of the 22 countries that on 19 July presented their voluntary national review documents to the high-level political forum. Mexico is also committed to promoting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda at the regional level. In April next year we will chair the Forum of the Countries of Latin American and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development. Given that human rights are now a cross-cutting element in the 2030 Agenda, my country has adopted a national social inclusion strategy focused on ensuring the full enjoyment of social rights, thereby reducing poverty and increasing equality. We applaud the recognition in the 2030 Agenda of migrants as subjects of rights and as vital allies in the development of their countries of destination and origin.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Along the same lines, work is under way to establish a high-level council for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, which will be headed by the President of the republic. Its purpose will be to coordinate the work of the various stakeholders, including local authorities, lawmakers, and representatives of civil society, academia and the private sector. Mexico has also set up a specialized technical committee composed of the main federal institutions, tasked with measuring and monitoring the Agenda’s indicators. Similarly, we are creating a public monitoring dashboard in order to transparently share our successes and remaining challenges with the public.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which we formulated and agreed on here at the United Nations, is without a doubt the boldest, noblest and most demanding action plan that the international community has adopted in recent history. It is a road map for national and subnational Governments, just as it is for all of society’s stakeholders that have the mission of improving the lives of billions of people and leaving no one behind. Because of its scope and goals, the 2030 Agenda is the framework that harmonizes the agreements reached last year in the areas of human rights, environment and sustainable peace. What have the national efforts of Mexico been in this arena? First of all, we have taken on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda as a national commitment.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“It is an honour and a privilege to stand here once again at this high rostrum at the United Nations, the home of universal peace, cooperation and brotherhood. Mexico has always been a staunch ally of the United Nations and a nation that firmly believes in its transformative power. From this Hall, vital collective efforts have been undertaken in pursuit of humankind’s noblest causes. For over seven decades, global voices have called for a better future. Each generation has taken on the challenges of its time with determination. It is incumbent upon us to continue in the same spirit to confront the enormous challenge of making sustainable development of the planet a reality. We have already taken the first step in that direction, specifically by defining the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Mexico publicly expresses its appreciation to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his work at the head of the United Nations. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an overwhelming example of the inclusive leadership that the world requires. On this, the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations, Mexico reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the Organization that unites nations and calls upon them to work together. We do so in the conviction that multilateralism is the ideal way to overcome global problems. We do so in the conviction that through support for the United Nations we can help build a better future for all humankind.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Around the world, millions of migrants require a collective and effective response — a global response that should come from the United Nations. Similarly, given the scarce results achieved during the past decades, humankind must reassess its vision of the global drug problem. In Mexico, we consider it indispensable to have a more effective, just and humane international response. In 2016, during the upcoming special session of the General Assembly on drugs, the international community must demonstrate collective willingness to break its inertia and develop policies that put the well-being and dignity of individuals at the heart of our attention. Ensuring the purposes and principles that gave birth to the United Nations is a responsibility that unites and commits us all.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“It is a fact that our time is characterized by the migration of millions of people seeking better living conditions. Unfortunately, on all continents and in all areas, the migrant experience is one of risk, rejection, discrimination and abuse. Those conditions are aggravated when, because of ignorance, bad faith, racism or pure political opportunism, migrants and their children are stigmatized and blamed for the destination country’s own difficulties. We must not allow that injustice to continue. We must not allow the democracies of the world to be robbed of their pluralistic and inclusive spirit. In the light of those visions of exclusion and discrimination, we must unite our efforts to create a global scheme to protect migrants’ rights commensurate with the challenges we are experiencing.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The permanent members of the Security Council have a special responsibility for international peace and security, which they must assume at all times, especially when the most basic human rights are violated. With that objective in mind, we have supported the initiative of France to restrict the use of the veto in cases of serious breach of international law and human rights violations, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The aim is to ensure that United Nations resolutions are more effective, responsible and, above all, more representative of the ideals of humankind. In the global era, no country is immune to what happens elsewhere in the world. We cannot remain indifferent to the suffering of entire populations.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“In that regard, on 27 March Mexico introduced its nationally determined contribution, and was the first developing country to do so. From this rostrum, I reiterate our call on all nations of the world to act with determination and vision in response to the challenge of climate change. Encouraged by the major agreements of 2015, we are now moving forward on the reform and modernization of the Security Council. The design of that important mechanism, created in 1945, has already demonstrated significant limitations. It is unacceptable that the power of the veto has been used for exclusively national purposes, thereby holding back potential international action.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The Addis Ababa Action Agenda, adopted at the third International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Ethiopia, will enable States to finance sustainable development, which is the foundation of a revitalized global partnership, as the Secretary-General himself has stated. For its part, the Sendai Framework provides guidelines for the next 15 years that will give the people of the world an opportunity to enjoy a more secure home. As for the upcoming twenty-first Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, there are high expectations that we will be able to adopt binding commitments in Paris. Undoubtedly, climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the day, and its solution requires the clear and firm political will of every country.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Indeed, 2015 is proving to us that nations can achieve transcendent, bold and innovative agreements that benefit the world’s population. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/1), the Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and the work leading up to the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on Climate Change are of historic importance and promote a new paradigm — a change in the way nations think and act. The way in which the 2030 Agenda was constructed should be welcomed. It was compiled collectively and unanimously, from the dialogues and proposals submitted by Member States.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“On the contrary, it is time to rescue and support the principles that define us as people: the lofty values that gave birth to the United Nations, namely, peace, solidarity and respect for human rights — respect for migrants, respect for women, respect for all races and religions, respect for diversity and political pluralism, but, above all, respect for human dignity. That is what our societies deserve. True, today’s world is complex, uncertain, almost beyond our reach. But division is not a solution. We must again appreciate the true worth of trust— trust in constructive work, trust in others, trust in institutions and, above all, trust in ourselves and our nations. To build, one must add; to achieve, one must persevere.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“As a result of growing inequalities, an unrelenting global economic crisis and the social frustration resulting therefrom, the world today is exposed to the threat of new populist movements, some on the left and others on the right, but all equally risky. The twentieth century has already lived through and suffered the consequences of the actions of individuals who, devoid of understanding and a sense of responsibility and without a moral compass, chose to divide their populations. Societies must be vigilant against those who prey on fears and worries and those who sow hatred and rancour with the sole purpose of satisfying political agendas and personal ambitions. In this second decade of the twenty-first century, we must not repeat the mistakes that caused the world so much pain in the past.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Moreover, I am convinced — and the facts bear this out — that the experience and contributions of the international community have helped to further our domestic efforts in the field. The imminent visit to Mexico of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is a clear demonstration of our commitment and will to continue to join efforts with the international system. Another clear example of our responsibility at the global level was the decision to participate in peacekeeping operations. Our historic resolve has meant that my country has put its experience in the field of humanitarian assistance at the service of the United Nations. The foregoing are just some examples of the close and positive relationship that Mexico has had with the United Nations for 70 years.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Consistent with this new geopolitical reality, we reiterate the call for ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed on Cuba since 1962. To continue contributing to peace among societies of the world, Mexico recently pushed for the Arms Trade Treaty, which is now a reality. The Treaty is the basis of an international regime of conventional arms control, which prevents illegal traffic and makes the legal trade in arms more transparent. Mexico is a nation fully committed to upholding the law, human rights and peace. We have fully assumed the great responsibility of being a member of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations for the 2014-2016 triennium. Today, my country has some of the most advanced legislation in favour of human rights and works to ensure that it is enforced throughout the national territory.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Since 1945, Mexicans have maintained the greatest commitment to this forum, which is the greatest multilateral mechanism there is, championing peace, nuclear disarmament and humankind’s loftiest goals. For example, following the Cuban missile crisis, Mexico promoted the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean. Thanks to this agreement, the Latin American and Caribbean nations became the first nuclear-weapon-free zone in a densely populated region. Mexicans also have a long tradition as a mediator in conflicts in our region, always promoting the peaceful settlement of disputes. In the light of this history, we welcome the substantial progress in the peace process in Colombia, as well as the recent restoration of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Seventy years ago, the United Nations was founded as a collective response to the horror of war. For seven decades, the peoples of the United Nations have been determined to implement the highest ideals of international peace and security, human rights and social progress. The ongoing efforts of the United Nations in favour of these lofty goals are reflected in the peacekeeping operations and the actions of such prestigious agencies as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Development Programme. It must be said clearly — the world would not be the same without the United Nations, symbol of solidarity and hope for a better future.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“That will offer us a great opportunity to make our plurality both an asset and a strength for change. With the participation of all, with the drive and the boldness of the Member States, the United Nations can transform itself to benefit the whole of humanity.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“It is determined to evolve with the United Nations. Mexico supports and values peacekeeping operations, a United Nations instrument that assists countries to overcome conflicts and create conditions for sustainable peace by providing the means for reconstruction, humanitarian aid and security. That is why Mexico has decided to participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations, providing humanitarian work to benefit civilian populations. Our participation will be in keeping with a clear mandate from the Security Council and with the foreign-policy norms established in our Constitution. With such determination, Mexico, as a responsible stakeholder, will take a historic step in its commitment to the United Nations. Next year, the Organization will reach its seventieth anniversary.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“On the basis of that experience, I am convinced that the United Nations can also change. Almost 70 years after its creation, the United Nations must evolve, as the world has evolved. I know it will not be easy to build consensus to succeed, because inertia must be broken and paradigms must be changed. But I also know that the talent, the vision and the audicity needed to achieve that do exist. It is time to build a new United Nations for a new century. That will require that all States have the will to listen, discuss and tolerate and the capacity to yield. At the end of that process, the world will have more a efficient Organization, a United Nations that is able to work successfully in favour of the peace and development of the planet. My country is ready to play an active role in the transformation.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We dared to modernize the telecommunications sector, to increase the opportunities for credit and reduce its cost, to strengthen public finances and to initiate a new model for energy development for the country. We Mexicans held dialogues and agreed on the renewal of our political and electoral institutions and of our justice system and accountability system. We decided to transform ourselves. Those profound changes were decades overdue, because no political party has held a majority in Congress in past years. Nevertheless, through dialogue and consensus it was possible to achieve those changes in just 20 months. What was the principal difference from the past? It was the will of an entire nation that dared to change. Mexico acted decisively and wisely. It dared to transform itself and to set itself in motion.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Those voices affirmed that political groups and the Government of the republic would not be able to reach agreement in order to transform our nation. Nonetheless, Mexico demonstrated that it is possible to build with a plurality, that diversity is a strength when there is a readiness for a constructive dialogue. The foundation for achieving that was the Pact for Mexico, an agreement under which all essential commitments were formed in order to advance a broad agenda for reforms in a various spheres of the national life. Building upon that innovative political instrument, Mexicans dared to improve the quality of education, to make the job market more flexible and to combat monopolies and anti-competitive practices.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In short, to address the challenges of the twenty- first century, we need a United Nations with a new institutional design, with a renewed commitment to peace and security and, above all, with a comprehensive and inclusive development agenda. Change is never easy, especially when it demands a fundamental transformation and when it depends on the cooperation of multiple actors, each with its own priorities and interests. In the specific case of the United Nations, multiple voices acknowledge the need for a change, but at the same time, they believe it is an impossible task because no one is willing to yield. In Mexico, we experienced a similar situation. There were those who agreed on the urgency of promoting structural changes domestically, but they also warned that it would not be possible to carry them out.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“The United Nations also needs to update its commitment to the rights of girls, boys and adolescents, addressing new challenges that threaten their integrity. We should initiate at the global level a joint initiative to combat harassment at school, or psychological harassment like bullying, and at the same time reinforce basic values among our children and youths. If we want for tomorrow a world in which adults have a spirit of empathy, understanding, friendship among peoples, peace and universal brotherhood, we need to act now with more determination so that our children and our youth can live free from any type of abuse.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We must prevent more countries or non-State actors from having that destructive capacity within reach, and we must also demand that those already possessing it reduce and eliminate those weapons. If we want a safer world, no one should use or threaten to use nuclear power to endanger the very survival of humankind itself. I turn next to the development agenda. Now that the date is approaching to define the sustainable development goals, we need a United Nations with a broader vision of the well-being of individuals. The post-2015 development agenda must recognize that poverty is not determined solely by insufficient income, but also by other scarcities that impede personal and collective development. Furthermore, we believe that economic and social inclusion should be one of the principal points of the agenda.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“With respect to international peace and security, the United Nations must prevent arms trafficking and the serious damage that phenomenon inflicts on our societies. The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) provides the tools to tackle that growing challenge. However, it is vital that all nations sign the Treaty, but, more importantly, that they all ratify it. The First Conference of States Parties to the ATT will be held in Mexico next year. It will be a great opportunity for all nations to work together to prevent arms from hurting children or vulnerable populations around the world. Similarly, we must also strengthen the United Nations so that it can effectively combat terrorism, which is lacerating societies around the world. In addition, we need the United Nations to renew its efforts for nuclear disarmament.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)